Level 4 IQA Course in Winchester. Classes run at Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus, part-time during the day. To enrol, you must already be working in an assessing role, with at least two years of experience. The course covers the principles and practice of internally assuring the quality of assessment. You'll work one-to-one with an assessor and be supported by a mentor throughout. The level 4 iqa qualification typically takes six to nine months to complete.
Who this course is for
The Verifiers award is for people who have experience in assessing in their area of expertise and would like to progress into an Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) role. It is intended for those who maintain the quality of assessment for an organisation or assessment centre. This qualification is awarded by CACHE.
Entry requirements
Applicants to this course must already be in an assessing role within their area of expertise. You should have been within this role for a minimum of two years.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment.
You'll learn how to maintain and improve assessment quality within an organisation or assessment centre.
You'll develop skills in planning and carrying out internal quality assurance sampling.
You'll practise giving feedback to assessors based on your observations and findings.
You'll build knowledge of record-keeping and reporting requirements for IQA roles.
How you will learn
This course is internally assessed. Your assessor will work with you on a one-to-one basis, marking your work as you progress. Assessment methods include observation, questioning, professional discussions, and recognition of prior learning. A mentor is allocated to countersign your sampling work. You'll complete two mandatory units covering the principles of internal quality assurance and the practical application of those principles.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA): quality-assure assessment within your organisation
Internal Verifier: verify assessor decisions and maintain assessment standards
Assessment Manager: oversee assessment teams and quality processes
Training and Development Coordinator: manage learning and assessment quality
Vocational Assessor Team Leader: lead a team of assessors in your sector
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 an External Quality Assurer (EQA) or external verifier role, working across multiple organisations rather than within one.
Level 5 qualifications in education and training leadership may suit those moving into senior quality or management roles within training providers.
