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Free Level 4 IQA Course in Sunderland – Sunderland College Bede 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 Sunderland. Evening classes run at Sunderland College Bede Campus, so you can fit study around your existing work. This free IQA course is for people already working in a role that involves quality assuring assessment. You must be in a relevant job role to enrol. The course covers the internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice. Sessions are one hour long, delivered part-time.

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 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 the quality and consistency of assessment decisions.
  • You'll support and develop assessors through feedback and coaching.
  • You'll maintain records and documentation to meet quality standards.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of an internal quality assurer.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in the classroom at Sunderland College Bede Campus, one evening session at a time. Assessment is based on a portfolio of evidence drawn from your real work practice. You will gather evidence showing how you plan, carry out, and evaluate internal quality assurance in your job role. Your assessor will review your portfolio and confirm you meet the required standard.

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): oversee and standardise assessment in your organisation.
  • Internal Verifier: quality-check assessors' decisions across a programme.
  • Assessment Manager: lead assessment quality across a team or department.
  • Training and Development Coordinator: manage learning and assessment standards.
  • Vocational Assessor with IQA responsibilities: assess and quality-assure in your sector.
  • Quality Assurance Officer (education or training): monitor standards across provision.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 4 IQA Qualification, you could move into the Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, which prepares you for an external verifier or EQA role with an awarding body. You might also consider a Level 5 qualification in education and training leadership or management, building on your quality assurance experience into a more senior role.

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