Level 4 IQA Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a role where you assess or quality-assure others, putting learning into practice from day one. The course develops your skills in monitoring and improving assessment processes within your organisation. It typically takes 10 months to complete. Entry requirements include recognised occupational competency plus GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above, or an equivalent qualification. You'll also need to work independently and communicate well with colleagues.
Who this course is for
This course is designed to support and improve professional skills for the workplace, to enable individuals to further develop their technical skills within the workplace.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course include recognised occupational competency plus Maths & English GCSE
9/A* - 4/C or equivalent. You will need to be able to work independently, have good interpersonal skills and enjoy working with people.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles and practices of internal quality assurance.
You'll plan and carry out internal quality assurance of assessment.
You'll evaluate and improve assessment practice within your organisation.
You'll support and advise assessors to maintain consistent standards.
You'll maintain accurate records of quality assurance activity.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of an internal quality assurer.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in your workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day quality assurance work. Assessment includes observations of your practice, professional discussions, and written assignments. You'll apply what you learn directly to your job role, with tasks set around real quality assurance activities you carry out at work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lancaster and Morecambe College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) - monitor and standardise assessment in training organisations
Internal Verifier - quality-check assessor decisions across a qualification programme
Assessment Manager - oversee assessment teams and quality processes
Training and Development Manager - lead staff learning and performance standards
Curriculum Quality Lead - drive quality improvement across learning programmes
Apprenticeship Quality Coordinator - manage quality assurance for apprenticeship delivery
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 quality-assure across multiple centres as an external quality assurer.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - broadens your expertise into teaching and curriculum design, useful if you move into a wider training management role.
A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in education, leadership, or quality management if you want to move into senior strategic roles.
