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Focus Awards Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF)

£1,240 £309

Awarding Body: Focus Awards

Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications confirm to a high standard.

Unit Structure

Overview

The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF), also known as the level 4 IQA replaces the V1 course and is considered the industry standard qualification for becoming an IQA (Internal Quality Assurer) in the FE and HE sector. The training centres will expect you to have this V1 qualification if you are to take up an IQA position. You are not required to have any prior qualifications or experience to start this course. This Level 4 TAQA qualification will enable you to monitor the work of assessors within organisation. The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF) is accredited by UK OFQUAL and is delivered 100% online. This level 4 award in internal quality assurance will assist you regardless of your subject expertise.

Scope of this Qualification

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 and assessment.

Duration and Delivery

This Level 4 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 course whereby it can take as little as 2 weeks or up to 4 months to complete the course, depending on your previous experience and dedication to the course.The IQA training qualification is delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE) with complete online tutor support.

Assessment and Verification

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 demonstration of assessment skills through video recording, detailed guidance for which will be provided by the tutor once you’re enrolled on our online portal.

Progression

Successful completion of this qualification enables learners to progress onto the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or complete the full Level 4 IQA Certificate to enhance your career profile and make you a fully qualified IQA.

Quick Enquiry

  • Entry Requirements

    You should meet the following requirements:
    • Be aged 19 or over
    • Have a satisfactory level of Literacy and Numeracy skill

  • Practical Requirements

    For unit 2 of this IQA course, Trainee IQA must have access to two assessors assessing two vocational learners each, whose work can be sampled and verified.

  • How will I be assessed?

    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 it must be the outcome of 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 through components of a qualification. All evidence must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria.

  • Useful Knowledge/skills that you will learn on the course

Full Payment
Monthly Instalment

Standard

£309
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £75
  • 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

£340
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £50
  • 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

£380
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £25
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 2-4 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 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

£355
  • £88.84/Month
  • No. of instalments
    4
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £75
  • 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

£391
  • £97.72/Month
  • No. of instalments
    4
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £50
  • 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

£426
  • £71.07/Month
  • No. of instalments
    6
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £25
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 2-4 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 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.

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.

Why choose BSLM?

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

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.

What does an IQA do?

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.

Is this course approved by any recognised awarding organisation?

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.

Do I need to be a qualified assessor to become an IQA?

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.

What is the time frame to complete the course?

There is no time frame to complete the course. Most learners complete it in as less as 2 weeks (fast track) or up to 4 months (full time).

How many assessors do I need to assess to complete this course?

You are required to access the work of at least two asessors.

I am out of work. Can I still do the quality assurer course?

Yes, you can complete the theoretical part first and then wait to get a placement to complete the practical requirements of the course.

Will I have to sit an exam?

No, you will be assessed by the coursework alone.

What if I have still any questions?

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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Iqbal Ahmad

Academic Interest

Teachers training up to postgraduate level, assessment and quality assurance, management and leadership training.

Qualifications

Accounting and Finance

  • Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
  • B.Sc (hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brooked University
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Management and Leadership

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies from London International College
  • Master of Business Administration from Anglia Ruskin University
  • Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership
  • Doctorate candidate for DBA at University of the West of Scotland

Humanities

  • MA Abrahamic Religions from Heythrop College, University of London

Education and Training

  • Level 3 Award in Mathematics for Numeracy Teaching
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in the Higher Education from Kingston University
  • Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
Profile Summary

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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Saheed Arinola Ayinde

Academic Interest

Assessment and quality assurance in academia, business, accounting and finance lecturing, and teacher training.

Qualifications

Accounting and Finance

  • MBA in Accounting and Finance at the University of East London
  • BSc. (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Management and Leadership

  • MSc. International Business Management at the University of Gloucestershire

Education and Training

  • Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA – Ref: PR134295)
  • Level 3 Education & Teaching Training (E & T/PTLLS)
  • Level 3 Training, Assessment, & Quality Assurance (TAQA)
  • Successfully mentored a Trainee on the PGCE/PCE Programme
Profile Summary

I have over 15 years’ experience in teaching and training. During this time, I have undertaken teacher training, been a lecturer and course supervisor for ICM, and cohort leader and lecturer for HND (BTEC-Pearson). I have taught business management units/modules at various levels (and awarding bodies) including Certificate, Diploma, Advance Diploma, and Foundation degree levels. I enjoy learning through continuous professional development and have achieved my Fellowship with the Higher Education Academy. I enjoy utlising my experience in training, assessment, and quality assurance to train the education professionals of the future.

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Rahaman Hasan

Academic Interest

Teachers training, assessment and quality assurance, quality assurance in academia, management and leadership training and research.

Qualifications

Education and Training

  • Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
  • Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)

Marketing

  • MA in Strategic Marketing, University of Greenwich, UK
  • BBA in Marketing, Independent University Bangladesh, Bangladesh

Management and Leadership

  • PhD in Entrepreneurship (passed viva), University of Essex, UK
  • MBA in General Management, University of Wales, UK
  • Diploma in Business and Admin, UK

Humanities

  • Social Entrepreneurship, University of Oxford, UK
Profile Summary

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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Francis Fitzgerald

Academic Interest

Accountancy and assessor training, as well as assessment and quality assurance.

Qualifications

Accounting and Finance

  • AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping
  • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting

Education and Training

  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
Profile Summary

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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Coral Bishop

Academic Interest

Assessment and quality assurance for levels 2 to 5 in Teacher Training, Leadership and Management, Health and Social Care, Customer Service and Childcare.

Qualifications

Education and Training

  • Level 4 Certificate in Teaching and Education
  • Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship in Learning & Development
  • Level 5 Certificate Learning for All (Open University E242)
  • 120hr TEFL certificate
  • D32/33 and 34 Assessor and IQA Awards

Customer Service

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Customer Service

Health and Social Care

  • MAKATON LEVEL 1
  • TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication
  • Level 3 Health and Social Care

Childcare

  • L3 Diploma in Pre-School Practice
Profile Summary

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.