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

  • Credits – 12
  • TQT – 120
  • GLH – 90
  • Units – 2
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Focus Awards
Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/6107/3

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

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Unit Structure
  • Unit 1: Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
  • Unit 2: Internally assure the quality of assessment

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.

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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

You will be able to:

    • Understand the context and principles of internal quality assurance.
    • Understand and plan the IQA of assessment.
    • Understand and maintain the legal and good practice requirements for the internal quality assurance of assessment.
    • Learn how to internally maintain and improve the quality of assessment and manage relevant information.
Full Payment

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 3 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 2.5 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 Track 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 2-3 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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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