Free Level 4 IQA Course in Sunderland. Evening classes run at Sunderland College Bede Campus, so you can fit study around your working week. 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. Each session runs for one hour. The NCFE Level 4 IQA Qualification builds directly on your workplace experience. You'll finish with the Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.
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 learn how to plan and carry out internal quality assurance of assessment.
You'll develop skills to monitor and evaluate assessment practice.
You'll explore how to support and advise assessors to improve their practice.
You'll learn how to manage risks to the quality of assessment.
You'll understand how to maintain records and report on internal quality assurance.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in the classroom at Sunderland College Bede Campus on an evening. Assessment is based on your practice in the workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day role, demonstrating how you plan, carry out, and evaluate internal quality assurance activity. Your assessor will observe your practice and review your evidence against the qualification requirements.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sunderland College Bede Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA): leads quality assurance of assessment in training organisations.
Internal Verifier: checks and standardises assessor decisions across a programme.
Quality Assurance Manager: oversees assessment quality across a department or organisation.
Assessment and Quality Lead: manages both assessment delivery and quality processes.
Training and Development Coordinator: supports staff learning and assessment standards.
Awarding Body External Quality Assurer: monitors assessment quality across multiple centres.
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: the next step if you want to move into external quality assurance roles working across multiple centres.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: broadens your expertise into curriculum design and teaching if you work in a training or further education setting.
Level 5 Leadership and Management qualifications: relevant if you're moving into a senior management role within a training or assessment organisation.
