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Verify the QualificationThe Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF) is the industry standard qualification for becoming a Lead IQA (Internal Quality Assurer) in the FE and HE sector. Awarding bodies and training centres will expect you to either have Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices, an equivalent, or working towards this qualification if you are to take up an IQA position. You are not required to have any prior qualification or experience to start this course. This NVQ / TAQA qualification will enable you to monitor the work of assessors within organisation as well as monitor an internal verification team. You will also need to have access to the work of qualified assessors and internal verifiers that you can quality assure, to meet the practical requirements of this course. Level 4 Leading IQA qualification is accredited by UK OFQUAL and is delivered 100% online. This course will assist you regardless of your subject expertise.
This Level 4 IQA qualification covers a wide range of sectors such as Hairdressing, Beauty Industry & Make Up, Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction, Early years, NHS training, Child and Health Care, Business, Administration and Management, Hospitality and Catering, Oil and Gas Field, Private Security, Apprenticeship, Health & Social Care and Educational Sectors etc.
This Level 4 Certificate in Leading IQA course is designed to be completed online at the pace that suits you the best. We also provide a fast-track completion option for this certificate course. It can take as little as 3 weeks or up to 9 months to complete the course, depending on your previous experience and dedication to the course. The leading IQA 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, and a practical element of observations. You will receive tutor support once enrolled on our online VLE to assist you in reaching your goals.
Successful completion of this qualification enables learners to progress onto the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, which would allow you to apply for QTLS status and become a teacher in state-funded secondary schools.
Most of the tasks would be attempted through essay style written accounts and reflections of your own IQA practices. Simulations are not allowed. Evidence must be submitted for the practical tasks and come from the Trainee IQA’s performance in the work environment. There must be evidence of the Trainee IQA monitoring a minimum of 2 assessors each working with a minimum of 2 candidates of their own and at least 2 internal verifiers who quality assure 2 assessors through components of a qualification. All evidence must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria.
You will be able to:
£439
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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.
£505
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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.
Instant Access to VLE
You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.
Expert Tutor Support
Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.
Flexible Payment Plans
Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay fee in easy monthly instalments.
Accredited Certification
You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.
This course will open doors to your new career as a teaching assistant working with children in a school environment.