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Free Level 4 IQA Course in Ashington – Northumberland College Ashington Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 hour
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Aug 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 4 IQA Course in Ashington. Evening classes run at Northumberland College Ashington Campus, so you can fit study around your existing work. This free IQA course is for adults aged 19 or over who are already working in an assessment or quality assurance role. You'll develop the skills to lead internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice. The course runs part-time, with sessions of around one hour.

Who this course is for

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) is a dynamic partnership between Sunderland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form and Northumberland College. It is one of the largest college groups in the country with campuses across the North East region from Berwick-upon-Tweed to the Tees Valley. It has a combined student community of over 21,500. We pride ourselves in delivering outstanding teaching, learning and assessment, with excellence in Quality & assessment at the heart of our delivery, providing students an excellent learning experience. Come and be part of our community to fulfill your potential and achieve your goals.

Entry requirements

No re requested Entry requirements, however this qualification is for age 19+ and you must be in the right job role.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles and practices of internal quality assurance.
  • You'll plan and carry out internal quality assurance of assessment.
  • You'll evaluate and improve assessment practice within your organisation.
  • You'll support and advise assessors on their practice.
  • You'll maintain accurate records of internal quality assurance activity.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of an internal quality assurer.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in the classroom at Northumberland College Ashington Campus on an evening, part-time basis. Assessment is based on your practice in the workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day role, demonstrating that you can plan, carry out, and evaluate internal quality assurance activity.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland College Ashington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Internal Quality Assurer (IQA): lead quality checks on assessment in your organisation.
  • Internal Verifier: verify assessment decisions across a team of assessors.
  • Quality Assurance Manager: oversee assessment standards across a training provider.
  • Assessment Manager: manage a team of assessors in education or training.
  • Training Manager: lead training delivery and quality in a workplace setting.
  • Curriculum Manager: oversee course quality and assessment in a college or training organisation.

What you could study next

Once you hold this Level 4 IQA Certificate, you could move into a Level 5 qualification in education and training leadership or management. If you also assess learners directly, the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment sits alongside this qualification. A Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is a natural next step for those moving into senior teaching or training roles.

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