Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 (IQA)

This course consists of two modules of study:

Unit 01: Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of
assessment (T/601/5320)

The aim of this unit is to assess knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices that underpin the internal quality assurance of assessment.

Unit 02: Internally assure the quality of assessment (A/601/5321)

The aim of this unit is to assess the performance of a learning and development practitioner with responsibility for the internal quality assurance of assessment. ‘Practitioner’ means anyone with a learning and development responsibility as part of their role. Please note: for Unit 2 students need to monitor a minimum of two assessors who have at least two candidates each.

Each unit is followed by a written tutor marked assignment (TMA), which is submitted and then marked by your tutor. You will not be required to take an external exam.

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.

At the end of this course successful learners will be awarded a formal certificate of achievement by NCFE.  The training courses have been designed specifically to meet the needs of learners who prefer to study from home. You can read more about NCFE here.

You have up to a year to complete this course and we have included a suggested number of study hours in the Additional Information tab.  This is usually ample time for learners, even with full time jobs and other commitments.  Don’t worry if you go over the year though, we can organise an extension to your course for a small fee, which also extends your tutor support.

The course is specially designed for study by distance learning. Throughout the course, there will be self-assessment questions, and tutor marked assignments (TMAs), to enable you to monitor your progress.

Q: Tell me about my Tutor Support?

You will have access to your personal tutor, via email, who will mark your assignments and guide you through the course to help you get ready for your examinations. In addition, you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.  This is especially useful if you haven’t studied for a while.

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You need to have been assessing for 6 months.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

We provide all the specially written learning materials you require to study this course at home.  The course fee also includes tutor support for 12 months.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

You will receive everything you need to complete this course within the study pack we send to you.

Q: Is there a required reading list?

No, all of the study materials are supplied within your learning pack.

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

No, this course is assessed by coursework alone.

Q: What if I live outside the UK?

That’s fine, this course can be studied anywhere and is completed by submitting Tutor marked assignments (TMAs).

Q: What do I do if I still have questions?

Please check our FAQs section or Contact Us, we are happy to answer any questions you have.

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