Description
£600 £129
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Monthly instalment plans are available.
Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Credits – 12
TQT – 120
GLH – 90
Recommended Course Duration – Up to 16 Weeks
Option to fast-track in 2 Weeks is available.
Overview
The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF) is intended for those who aim to uphold the standards and ensure internal assessment quality. This Level 4 award in IQA provides an understanding of the principles and practices to carry out effective internal quality assurance procedures.
This IQA course is a fundamental qualification for individuals aspiring to become internal quality assessors in the further and higher education sectors. It equips with skills and knowledge to monitor the assessment practices within an organisation and support assessors in maintaining compliance and consistency. This course also helps you to develop confidence in conducting a culture of continuous improvement in assessment delivery.
The Level 4 Award in the IQA of Assessment Processes and Practices is an industry standard course and was previously known as the V1 course. It is an Ofqual-regulated course and is delivered 100% online.
Course Units
To achieve this qualification, you must complete two units. The details of these units are as follows;
- Unit 1: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment
- Understand the principles, context, planning, and techniques involved in monitoring, maintaining, and improving the internal quality assurance of assessment
- Understand how to manage information relevant to the internal quality assurance of assessment, and the associated legal and good practice requirements
- Unit 2: Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment
- Learn to plan, evaluate and internally maintain and improve the quality of assessment
- Learn to manage information and maintain good practice in the internal quality assurance of assessment
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Entry Requirements
Following are the entry requirements to enrol in this course:
- You must be at least 16 years old or above.
- You should have a satisfactory level of literacy and numeracy skills.
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Average Completion Timeframe
The completion time for this Level 4 Award in IQA varies from 2 weeks to up to 16 weeks, depending on the dedication the learner shows toward the course.
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Practical Requirements
To successfully achieve the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF), you must demonstrate your competence through practical application in a real work environment. This includes internally quality assuring the work of at least two assessors, each of whom must be assessing the work of at least two learners. You are required to plan, monitor, and evaluate assessment practices, observe assessment activities, and provide constructive feedback to assessors. You must be observed carrying out internal quality assurance by a qualified internal quality assurer or tutor to ensure your evidence meets the required standards.
You are required to submit key pieces of evidence as part of the practical requirement, such as sampling plans, IQA reports, standardisation records, assessor feedback, and communication logs. All activities must be based on live assessments, as simulation is not permitted.
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Assessment
The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices is assessed through a combination of written assignments and practical evidence, focusing on monitoring, evaluating, and improving the quality of assessment practices within the real work environment. Our qualified assessors will internally assess the assignment and evidence of completion of practical requirements, and the awarding body will externally verify them.
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Progression
Upon successful completion of the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices, you can progress to a range of qualifications and roles within the training and assessment sector. This award qualifies individuals to work as Internal Quality Assurers (IQA) in various settings, including further education, apprenticeships, and vocational training environments. Alternatively, you may pursue qualifications in assessment, curriculum design, or educational leadership. The knowledge and skills gained from this course also support progression into roles such as lead IQA, centre quality lead, or quality assurance manager. This course will enable you to assure the quality of assessment or lead a team of IQAs in various sectors such as healthcare, child care, care homes, hospitality, nursing, NHS training, and management and more. As an IQA, you will work closely with training providers and organisations to maintain compliance with awarding body requirements and improve the consistency of assessment decisions. You will develop essential skills in sampling, standardisation, and providing feedback to assessors. This course supports both individual career growth and organisational excellence through standard quality assurance practices.
This course will lead to progress into following
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Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/6107/3
Focus Awards is a recognised Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring all qualifications meet rigorous quality and assessment standards.
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Full Payment
Monthly Instalment
Standard
£349
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Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
6 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£60
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Tutor Support
Unlimited -
Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 3-5 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days -
Suitable for
Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking. -
Not suitable if
You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.
Fast Track
£390
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Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
6 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£40
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Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-3 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.8 working days -
Suitable for
Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback -
Not suitable if
You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.
Flexi
£420
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Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
24 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£20
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Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-3 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.8 working days -
Suitable for
Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration. -
Not suitable if
You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.
Standard
£401
- £100.34 /Month
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No. of instalments
4 -
Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
6 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£60
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Tutor Support
Unlimited -
Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 3-5 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days -
Suitable for
Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking. -
Not suitable if
You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.
Fast Track
£441
- £110.37 /Month
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No. of instalments
4 -
Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
6 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£40
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Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-3 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.8 working days -
Suitable for
Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback -
Not suitable if
You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.
Flexi
£482
- £80.27 /Month
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No. of instalments
6 -
Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
24 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£20
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Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-3 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.8 working days -
Suitable for
Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration. -
Not suitable if
You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.
Proceed
All prices include course fees, awarding body dues, Ofqual-approved certification and postage of certificate. The final certification you get is the same, regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enrol on this course?
Assessors, trainers, tutors, and managers who aim to become internal quality assurers can enrol in this course.
What is the purpose of this course
This course provides knowledge and skills to learners to maintain and monitor the quality of assessment practices in training centres, colleges, or workplaces internally, as well as ensuring compliance with awarding bodies and regulatory standards.
Do I need to have access to assessors to complete the practical requirement?
Yes, you must have access to real assessors, each having two learners, to sample their assessments, provide feedback and ensure the quality of assessments.
Do I need a real or simulated workplace setting to meet the practical aspects?
This competency-based course needs a real workplace setting to complete the practical aspects; simulations are not allowed.
What evidence is required for the practical component of Level 4 IQA?
The evidence of completing the practical components of the Level 4 IQA course consists of sampling plans, IQA reports, standardisation records, assessor feedback and communication logs. This evidence must be generated in a real-world environment, as simulations are not permitted.
Can I access the course at any time, or is there a set schedule?
You have the flexibility to access the course at any time that suits your schedule. Our courses are self-paced, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience.
Can you explain what V1 and D32/33 mean?
V1 was the old internal verifier qualification (now replaced by this Level 4 IQA Award). D32/D33 were the previous assessor awards (D32 for assessing, D33 for verifying), now updated to qualifications like the Level 3 CAVA. These older certificates are still valid, but this Level 4 IQA course is the current standard.
Is there an exam?
No, this competency-based qualification is assessed via practical tasks and written assignments.
What if I still have any questions?
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