Level 4 IQA Course in Blandford Forum. Classes run at The Colleges' Partnership, daytime with flexible study over 12 months. This City and Guilds IQA qualification is for people who assess or plan to assess others in a work-based or training setting. You'll learn how to monitor and quality-assure assessment practice across your organisation. You need to be 19 or over, and you should hold or be working toward a Level 3 NVQ, or have relevant subject experience.
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 learn how to plan and monitor assessment activities within your organisation.
You'll develop skills to evaluate and give feedback on assessors' practice.
You'll learn how to maintain accurate records of quality assurance activity.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of an internal quality assurer.
You'll learn how to support assessors in meeting the requirements of their qualification or standard.
How you will learn
You'll attend daytime classes at the centre, with flexible study to fit around your work commitments. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence drawn from your workplace practice, showing how you plan, carry out, and evaluate internal quality assurance activities. You'll also complete written assignments and professional discussions with your assessor.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Colleges' Partnership will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA): oversee assessment quality in training organisations
Internal Verifier: check and standardise assessment decisions across a team
Quality Assurance Manager: lead quality processes in education or training settings
Training Manager: manage and monitor staff development programmes
Assessor and IQA: combine assessing and quality-assuring in a dual role
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (City and Guilds) - the next step if you move into external quality assurance roles.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - for those who want to qualify as a teacher or trainer in further education.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training - if you want to formalise your teaching practice alongside your IQA role.
