Free Level 4 IQA Course in Northampton – TESS Group
CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 4 IQA Course. Work-based training at your workplace. This is a qualification for those leading a team of quality assurance staff, and you complete it while working in your role. To enrol, you'll need to have already completed Unit 1 (Understanding the Internal Quality of Assessment Processes and Practice) and Unit 2 (Award in the Internal Quality of Assessment Processes and Practice). The course takes 12 months. You'll develop the skills to oversee and lead IQA activity across your organisation.
Who this course is for
This qualification is intended for those leading a team of quality assurance staff
Entry requirements
Learners should have previously completed unit 1 (Understanding the internal Quality of Assessment Processes & Practice) & unit 2 (Award in the internal Quality of Assessment Processes & Practice)
What you will learn
You'll lead and manage a team of internal quality assurance staff.
You'll plan and carry out internal quality assurance of assessment practice.
You'll evaluate and improve assessment and IQA processes across your organisation.
You'll support and develop assessors through monitoring, feedback, and coaching.
You'll maintain accurate records of IQA activity to meet regulatory and organisational requirements.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of the lead IQA in relation to external quality assurance.
How you will learn
You learn on the job, applying your IQA responsibilities in your current role. Assessment is work-based and evidence-led. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your practice, including records of quality assurance activity, observations, and professional discussion. Assessment is mapped to the qualification's units and reviewed against the NCFE specification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TESS Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Internal Quality Assurer, overseeing assessment quality across a training organisation
Lead IQA, managing a team of quality assurance staff
Quality Assurance Manager, responsible for assessment standards and compliance
Training and Assessment Manager, leading quality across learning programmes
Awarding Body Liaison, working between providers and awarding organisations
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a natural step if you want to move into a senior teaching or training leadership role.
Level 5 Award in Education and Training (Management): develops strategic leadership skills for those managing learning and development functions.
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development: broadens your expertise into workforce development and L&D strategy.
