Level 4 IQA Course in Woolwich. Classes run at Royal Artillery Barracks Woolwich, daytime with flexible study over 12 months. You'll develop the skills to monitor and quality-assure assessment practice in your organisation. The course covers planning and carrying out internal quality assurance, supporting assessors, and maintaining records. You need to be 19 or over, and you should hold or be working toward a Level 3 NVQ, or have relevant experience in the subject you want to quality-assure.
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 plan and carry out internal quality assurance of assessment
You'll monitor assessors' decisions and give constructive feedback
You'll evaluate and improve assessment practice within your organisation
You'll maintain accurate records of quality assurance activity
You'll understand the principles and regulations that underpin quality assurance
How you will learn
You'll attend daytime classes at the centre, with flexible study to fit around your work. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence drawn from your practice as an internal quality assurer. You'll gather records, observations, and written accounts that demonstrate your competence in planning, monitoring, and evaluating assessment within a real work setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Royal Artillery Barracks Woolwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA): monitor and standardise assessment across your organisation
Lead Internal Verifier: oversee quality assurance for a qualification or programme
Assessment Manager: manage a team of assessors in a training provider
Quality Assurance Coordinator: maintain compliance with awarding body standards
Training Manager: lead workforce development and assessment quality
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: the next step if you want to work as an External Quality Assurer or External Verifier for an awarding body.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a full teaching qualification for those who want to move into further education or vocational training delivery.
