Qualification Overview

The NCFE Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is designed for individuals responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of assessment within an organisation or assessment centre. This qualification is ideal for those who internally assure the quality of assessment processes and practices, ensuring standardisation and compliance with internal and external requirements.

Aims and Objectives

The qualification aims to:

• Develop the essential knowledge and understanding that internal quality assurance staff need.
• Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required.
• Support the Assessment and Quality Assurance of all Apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment.
• Be able to plan, monitor and evaluate internal quality assurance activities.
• Provide effective feedback, support and advice to assessors.
• Apply procedures to standardise assessment practices and outcomes.
• Manage information relevant to the internal quality assurance of assessment.

Course Duration

• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 90 hours
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 120 hours
• Credit Value: 12 credits

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Age: 19 years
• Work Environment: Access to assessors and assessment processes to carry out quality assurance activities.
• Skills: Competence in assessment processes and practices.
• Prior Learning: Ideally, learners should have a Level 3 qualification in Assessing Vocational Achievement or equivalent experience in assessment.

Who is this Course for?

• Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs): Individuals responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of assessments within an organisation.
• Assessors: Experienced assessors aiming to progress into internal quality assurance roles.
• Training Managers: Professionals overseeing assessment and quality assurance processes.
• Educational Professionals: Those involved in the internal verification of qualifications and assessments.

Qualification Structure

To achieve this Level 4 Award, learners must complete two mandatory units, totalling 12 credits.

Mandatory Units (All Must Be Completed – 12 Credits)

• Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment
• Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment

Assessment Methods

• Written Assignments: Demonstrating knowledge of internal quality assurance principles and practices.
• Practical Assessments: Conducting internal quality assurance activities, including observations of assessors and providing feedback.
• Professional Discussions: Exploring approaches to internal quality assurance and standardisation.
• Reflective Accounts: Documenting experiences and reflections on internal quality assurance practices.
• Portfolio of Evidence: Compilation of assessment records, feedback reports and standardisation activities.

Career Progression & Pathways

• NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: For those leading a team of internal quality assurance staff.
• NCFE Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: For individuals aiming to progress into teaching or training roles.

Career Opportunities

• Internal Quality Assurer (IQA): Ensuring the quality and consistency of assessments within an organisation.
• Lead IQA: Leading a team of internal quality assurance staff.
• Quality Assurance Manager: Overseeing quality assurance processes across an organisation.
• Training and Development Manager: Managing training and assessment processes within an organisation.
• Educational Consultant: Advising organisations on assessment and quality assurance practices.