Level 4 IQA Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in an assessment or quality role, applying what you learn directly to your day-to-day practice. The course typically takes 2 years. You'll develop the skills to monitor and quality-assure assessment processes across your organisation. This level 4 iqa qualification is awarded by City and Guilds and is recognised by employers who need qualified internal quality assurers on their teams.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles and practices of internal quality assurance.
You'll plan and carry out monitoring of assessors in your organisation.
You'll evaluate assessment decisions and provide constructive feedback to assessors.
You'll maintain accurate records of quality assurance activity.
You'll understand how to manage risks in the assessment process.
You'll support assessors to improve their practice over time.
How you will learn
You learn through your existing role in assessment or quality assurance. Evidence is gathered from your workplace practice, including observations of your IQA activity, professional discussions, and a portfolio of work. Assessment is carried out against the qualification standards, with your assessor reviewing evidence you collect on the job. Contact University Centre Somerset directly for full assessment details.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Internal Quality Assurer. Oversee assessment quality across your organisation.
IQA Lead. Manage a team of assessors and quality assurers.
Training and Assessment Manager. Lead assessment standards in a training provider.
Curriculum Quality Manager. Support quality across vocational programmes.
External Quality Assurer. Progress to awarding body quality roles with further experience.
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice. The natural next step if you want to move into external quality assurance roles with an awarding body.
Level 5 qualifications in Education and Training. Suitable if you want to move into a broader leadership or management role within a training or education setting.
