This 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. The purpose of this qualification is to confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required. It is intended for those who maintain and improve the quality of assessment from within an organisation or assessment centre.
The course aims to give learners an understanding of the principles and practice of internally assuring the quality of assessment. It is internally assessed and will involve assessment, observation, questions, professional discussions and recognition of prior learning. This qualification can usually be completed within six to nine months.
To be awarded the NCFE Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, learners are required to successfully complete two mandatory units:
You will work on a one to one basis with your assessor who will take you through the qualification, marking your work. Alongside this you will be allocated a mentor to countersign any of your sampling.
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.
This course will allow you to verify qualifications in your area of expertise. The next possible qualification will allow you to become an EQA (External Verifier).