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Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications confirm to a high standard.
The Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF) is a great starting point for those looking to gain a better understanding of the quality assurance process. You are not required to have any prior qualifications or experience to start this course. The Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices is accredited by UK OFQUAL and is delivered 100% online. This course will assist you with your knowledge of quality assurance process regardless of your subject expertise.
It is a knowledge-only award, intended for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of internal quality assurance without any requirement to practice. This Level 4 award in understanding quality assurance does not qualify you to work as an Internal Quality Assurer or Internal Verifier. However, it is an ideal course for managers or employers to understand the role of quality assurance in their setting.
For aspirants looking to be able to perform Internal Quality Assurance functions can opt for Focus Awards Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF)) or Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF)
This Level 4 course is designed to be completed online at the pace that suits you the best. We provide a fast-track completion option for this course whereby it can take as little as 4 days or up to 4 months to complete the course, depending on your previous experience and dedication to the course. The qualification is delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE) with complete online tutor support.
All units within this course are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of written assignments, detailed guidance for which will be provided by the tutor once you’re enrolled on our online VLE.
Successful completion of this qualification enables learners to progress onto the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or complete the full Level 4 IQA Certificate to enhance your career profile.
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You should meet the following requirements:
• Be aged 19 or over
• Have a satisfactory level of Literacy and Numeracy skill
There is no practical requirement for this course.
This course is theory based and will be assessed through a written assignment.
All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.
You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.
Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.
Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay fee in easy monthly instalments.
You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.
This course is for those who are working or wish to undertake a job as an internal quality assurer/verifier in FE and HE sector. This course is also recognised and respected all over the world.
There is no time frame to complete the course. Most learners complete it in as less as 4 days (fast track) or up to 4 months (full time).
Our courses are OFQUAL approved as we work with an approved awarding organisation called “Focus Awards”. This is a well-respected awarding organisation for education and training courses. This is the confirmation of their status-https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/1391?category=organisations&query=focus%20awards.
Internal Quality Assurer is required to act as an internal verifier and to monitor organisation’s training employees, as well as the learning, delivery, and assessment activities occurring in the centre, as well as legal issues such as data protection.
It is not necessary to be a qualified assessor to become an IQA. This course is designed for anyone who is responsible for quality assurance in a learning and development environment.
Yes, you can complete the level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices course without any work placement.
No, you will be assessed by the coursework alone.
Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!
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A keen learner myself, I am actively involved in a range of teachers training courses for the past few years all the way up to postgraduate level. I have extensive experience of dealing with the awarding organisation compliance because of a strong background in assessment and quality assurance. I have trained a wide range of teaching professionals working in a range of schools, sixth form colleges and in the higher education sector.
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I am a PhD candidate (passed viva) at the University of Essex. My specialisation in PhD is Entrepreneurship. I am an active researcher with specific interest in Entrepreneurship, SME, Marketing and UK Higher Education (UKHE). I have over 14 years work experience in UKHE, which includes extensive experience of quality assurance in the sector. Furthermore, providing academic training to teaching professionals in the higher education sector is my passion.
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I have experience in the finance and accounting sector and utilise these skills to approach education in a methodical and logical manner. I am passionate about the advancement and implementation of efficient teaching and learning practices. I am responsible for centre liaison with awarding bodies to ensure compliance, and am advancing my skills in assessment and quality assurance through learning and on the job training.
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I have worked in education for 34 years, in various guises. I managed a busy nursery for 12 years before branching out into Assessment and Quality Assurance, more than 20 years ago. My practice has developed alongside the ever-evolving training and apprenticeship sector, and I have worked in many different settings, including colleges, private training agencies and a foster care agency. I also work part time as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for a local charity that supports higher level education for young people with Special Educational and/or behavioural needs and as a tutor for a bespoke programme for one-to-one support. I really enjoy supporting learners of varying abilities and experience to achieve their best and to become qualified in their chosen field.
Dylan Hart –
An ideal qualification that equips you to perform work in FE sector.