Level 4 IQA Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, part-time during the day. Tuition fees may be remitted if you are 16 to 18 years old on 31 August before your course begins. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your circumstances. This level 4 iqa qualification covers two units. The first builds knowledge of internal quality assurance processes, useful for assessors, centre managers, and HR or quality personnel. The second is for practitioners who actively lead and manage quality assurance within a centre or organisation. The course takes one year part-time.
Who this course is for
Unit 401 , Mandatory Unit A knowledge-only Award for those who are starting their journey as an internal quality assurance practitioners or for those who need to know about internal quality assurance but who are not carrying out quality assurance themselves. This might be people such as experienced assessors or centre managers, HR or quality assurance personnel Unit 402 , Optional Unit For practitioners who conduct internal quality assurance of the assessment process from within a centre or organisation, by sample planning, monitoring and advising on the practice of assessors. Unit 403 , Optional unit For practitioners who lead the internal quality assurance process within a centre/organisation and have a responsibility for managing the quality of the assessment process, practice and the performance of assessors. They may also develop systems and lead on visits from outside agencies such as awarding organisations.
Entry requirements
This course is for practitioners who lead the internal quality assurance process within a centre/organisation and have a responsibility for managing the quality of the assessment process, practice and the performance of assessors. They may also develop systems and lead on visits from outside agencies such as awarding organisations.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles and practices of internal quality assurance of assessment.
You'll learn how to plan, monitor, and evaluate internal quality assurance activity.
You'll develop the skills to manage and support assessors within your organisation.
You'll understand how to maintain records and documentation for quality assurance purposes.
You'll learn how to prepare for and manage visits from external awarding organisations.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of an internal quality assurer.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Middlesbrough College one or more days per week. Assessment is through a combination of written assignments, professional discussion, and a portfolio of evidence drawn from your workplace practice. Unit 401 is assessed through knowledge-based tasks. Unit 402 requires evidence of actively carrying out internal quality assurance in a real work setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start. For Unit 402, you will need access to a workplace where you can carry out internal quality assurance activity as part of your assessment.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) - lead quality assurance in a training or assessment centre
Lead Internal Verifier - oversee assessor practice across a qualification programme
Quality Assurance Manager - manage assessment quality across an organisation
Centre Manager - responsible for compliance and assessment standards at a training centre
Training and Development Manager - oversee staff assessment and development processes
Awarding Organisation Liaison Officer - coordinate with external bodies on quality standards
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (City and Guilds) - if you move into external quality assurance roles working across multiple centres.
Level 5 qualifications in Education and Training - if you want to move into senior leadership or management of learning and assessment programmes.
TAQA (Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance) suite - broader qualifications covering assessor and verifier roles if you want to formalise practice across both areas.
