Certificate in Leading the Quality Assurance of Assessment (Level 4)

The IQA is an online self paced course for those looking to verify the work of assessors or those who need to be aware of the quality assurance process.

There are three units, the first is a theory unit. For unit 2, you will then need to verify the work of two assessors and unit 3, you need to be leading a team of at least two other internal verifiers. .During the course you will be assigned a tutor to guide and support you through.

There are three units on the course, you can choose to take just unit 1 if you only need to be aware of quality assurance, but will not be actively carrying out internal verification. Unit two is the practical unit, having unit 1 & 2 will mean you are an accredited internal verifier. There is then the option of taking the third unit if you are leading a team of verifiers.

Unit 1: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment.

This is comprised of 8 assignments, there is material and resources available on the Moodle and you will also need to carry out further research to complete the assignments.

Unit 2: Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment.

You will need to have access to at least two assessors, both of which are seeing at least two candidates through assessments and be observed carrying out these assessments. You will need to produce a portfolio of evidence providing evidence to cover the different assessment criteria.

Unit 3: Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work in Own Area of Responsibility.

This unit is for those overseeing a team of verifiers. You will need to show monitoring and evaluating of work plans and targets of the different internal verifiers.

Price:

1 unit: £295

2 units: £450

3 units: £500