Level 4 IQA Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College, part-time during the day over 45 weeks. The course develops your knowledge and skills in the internal quality assurance of assessment, helping you maintain standards and support assessors in your organisation. Delivery is flexible, with one-to-one tutorials and workplace visits from your assessor every three to four weeks. To enrol, you'll need a relevant Assessor qualification, appropriate vocational experience, and access to at least two assessors working with work-based students.
Who this course is for
This programme of study develops your knowledge and skills in quality assurance of assessment (IQA), ensuring standards are maintained to a high level and students’ needs are met. You will have the opportunity to develop and improve your practice and achieve a recognised professional qualification. The course will be delivered through 1-1 tutorials on a flexible basis to suit your needs. Your assessor will visit you in the workplace every three to four weeks and provide advice, guidance and support to enable you to achieve this qualification.What are the benefits?Gain a recognised qualification in internal quality assurance to evidence your professionalism: a qualification is often required by awarding bodiesDevelop your knowledge, skills and practice in quality assurance of assessment practiceEmbed best practice in internal verification (IQA)Contribute to increased efficiency and effectiveness of assessment and verification within your organisation
Entry requirements
A relevant Assessor qualificationA qualification at an appropriate level and relevant up-to-date experience in your vocational/subject-specialismBe in a position to follow your organisation’s policies and proceduresAccess to at least two assessors who are assessing work-based studentsAccess to a qualified, experienced Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to help support you in the internal verification process
What you will learn
You'll develop your understanding of quality assurance principles and how they apply to assessment practice.
You'll learn how to plan, monitor, and evaluate internal quality assurance activity.
You'll practise giving feedback to assessors to improve their practice.
You'll embed best practice in internal verification within your organisation.
You'll build skills in maintaining records and evidence for quality assurance purposes.
You'll understand the policies, procedures, and regulations that govern assessment quality.
How you will learn
Learning is delivered through one-to-one tutorials on a flexible schedule. Your assessor visits you in the workplace every three to four weeks to provide guidance and support. Assessment is work-based, drawing on evidence from your own quality assurance practice within your organisation. You will build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence as an Internal Quality Assurer.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derby College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to be working in a role where you have access to at least two assessors who are assessing work-based students, and access to a qualified Internal Quality Assurer to support you through the process.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA): lead quality assurance across assessment teams
Lead Internal Verifier: oversee verification processes for an awarding body
Assessment Manager: manage and quality-assure assessors in a training organisation
Quality Assurance Coordinator: coordinate standards and compliance in education or training
Training Manager: oversee staff development and assessment quality
Curriculum Quality Lead: drive quality improvement across learning programmes
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a natural next step if you want to move into a teaching or training leadership role.
Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: broadens your quality assurance role to work across organisations as an external verifier.
Level 5 Certificate in Leading Learning and Development: suited to those moving into strategic management of learning and assessment.
