Level 4 IQA Course in Catterick. Classes run at Catterick Garrison, daytime and flexible over 12 months. This City and Guilds IQA qualification is for people who already hold or are working toward a Level 3 NVQ, and who carry out internal quality assurance of assessment in their organisation. You'll need to be 19 or over to enrol. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you. The course covers how to plan, monitor, and evaluate assessment practice within your team or department.
Who this course is for
This is an introductory course for people who are skilled and qualified in a work related area and want to learn to teach or train others. Known as a 'Gateway' course, it won't equip you to be a fully qualified teacher or trainer, but it is the first step to accessing higher level courses that will do so.
Entry requirements
You need to be 19 years or over. You should have achieved or be aiming to achieve a qualification at NVQ level 3 and/or have experience in the subject/skill you wish to teach.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles and practices of internal quality assurance.
You'll plan and monitor the assessment process within your organisation.
You'll evaluate the quality and consistency of assessors' decisions.
You'll give feedback to assessors to improve their practice.
You'll maintain accurate records of quality assurance activity.
You'll understand the regulatory and organisational requirements that govern assessment.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at Catterick Garrison. You'll study through a mix of taught sessions, workplace-based tasks, and portfolio evidence. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence drawn from your own internal quality assurance practice. You'll gather records, observation notes, and written accounts that demonstrate your competence in planning and monitoring assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Garrison will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA): verifying assessment decisions across your team
Lead Internal Verifier: overseeing quality assurance across multiple assessors
Assessment Manager: managing assessment processes in a training organisation
Training Coordinator: coordinating vocational training and assessment programmes
Quality Assurance Officer: monitoring standards in education or training settings
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: the next step if you move into external verification or work for an awarding organisation.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: for those who want to become a fully qualified teacher or trainer in the further education sector.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a broader teaching qualification that builds on your assessment and quality assurance experience.
