Focus Awards- Level 4 IQA

Course details

Overview

The Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) Course offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to assure the quality of assessment within vocational settings internally. Throughout the courses, participants will gain insight into key concepts and principles, including planning IQA activities, standardising assessment and IQA practice, maintaining IQA records, making IQA decisions, providing feedback, and evaluating IQA practice for continuous professional ;

Upon completion of the Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) course, individuals are prepared to undertake various tasks and responsibilities related to internal quality assurance. These may include planning and implementing IQA activities, maintaining accurate IQA records, making informed decisions regarding assessment processes, providing constructive feedback to assessors, and evaluating IQA practice for ongoing ;

Learners will gain a range of skills and knowledge that enhance their ability to pursue a career in internal quality assurance and excel in their roles within vocational education and training ;

Course Highlights:

• Comprehensive understanding of the principles and best practices of internal quality assurance
• Manage, maintain and improve the assessment process, 
• Assessing the performance of learning and development
• Assess your own knowledge and expertise 

Description

The Focus Awards Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) provides learners with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding to enable learners to perform the role of internal quality assurer. This Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) is regulated by ;

To successfully complete this course and attain a total credit of 12, learners must fulfil the requirements of both mandatory units. Through this program, participants will:

• Ensure Compliance with Legal and Best Practice Standards
• Effective Internal Management of Assessment Information
• Master Techniques for Internal Quality Monitoring.
• Grasp the Context and Principles of Internal Quality Assurance
• Plan Internal Quality Assurance Processes
• Evaluate Information Management Requirements

Qualification Purpose

The primary objective of the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF) is to validate competency in a specific occupational role according to the applicable standards. This qualification is tailored for individuals tasked with the responsibility of upholding and enhancing the quality of assessments within an organisation or assessment centre.

Who is this course for?

• Individuals within organisations or assessment centres who are responsible for ensuring assessment quality
• Anyone looking to enhance their skills in the management of assessment quality.

Entry Requirements

• Anyone aged 16 and above can enrol on this course.
• Learners with a high school education or Level 3 qualifications in AET (Assessing and Evaluating Training) and CAVA (Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement) are preferred.

Progression

After completing a Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) course, learners can progress to more advanced courses and qualifications to further enhance their skills and knowledge in the field of education and quality assurance. Here is a list of potential courses and qualifications learners can consider:

• Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET)
• Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management
• Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (Education and Training Pathway)
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
• Level 4 Award in Understanding External Quality Assurance
• Level 5 Certificate in Education and Training (In-Service Route)
• Master’s Degree in Education or Quality Assurance
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Professional Memberships and Certifications

Total Qualification Time

The Total Qualification Time (TQT) includes both guided learning hours (GLH) and an approximation of the hours a student is expected to dedicate. The credit value of a qualification is determined by TQT, with one credit equivalent to 10 hours of learning. The Total Qualification Time for this specific qualification is 120 hours.

Guided Learning Hours

The term “Guided Learning Hours” encompasses all instances of direct interaction, support, or oversight provided to a learner by an educator, supervisor, tutor, trainer, or a suitable education/training provider. The specific Guided Learning Hours for this qualification amount to 90 hours.

Method of Assessment:

• Candidates observe learners and prepare IQA reports based on assessor reports.
• Candidates complete written assignments with proper references via an online portal.
• Grading is Pass/Fail, contingent on meeting all learning outcomes.
• Submissions include learner assessments, two assessor reports, and the candidate’s IQA report.
• Assessors evaluate the candidate’s understanding and application of IQA principles.
• Assignments are assessed for IQA concept application and reference citations.

Career Path

Completing a Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification opens up several career opportunities in the field of quality assurance and assessment. Here’s a potential career path for individuals who have completed Level 4 IQA:

• Junior Assessor/IQA
• Lead/Senior IQA
• Quality Assurance Manager
• Training Coordinator
• Compliance Manager
• Education Consultant
• Training Manager
• Curriculum Developer/Trainer
• Consultant
• Education Leadership
• Regulatory/Compliance
• Specialisation

Updated on 08 March, 2024