• Access Duration: 12 Months 
• Awarded by: Focus Awards   
• Type: Certificate 
• Credit Value: 17 
• Guided Learning Hours: 95 
• Total Qualification Time: 170 
• Qualification Level: 4  
• Qualification Number: 601/6111/5 
• UCAS Points: N/A 
• National Availability: England and Northern Ireland 

• Explore the principles and practices of internal quality assurance and the legal and regulatory frameworks. 
• Be able to internally assure the assessment quality by creating a specific plan and monitoring the work of assessors. 
• Use effective communication and feedback to guide assessors. 
• Manage internal quality assurance activities. 
• Delegate tasks within a quality assurance team to ensure timely completion. 
• Lead a team of internal quality assurers and meet fair and consistent assessment decisions. 

• Internal verifiers 
• Internal quality assurers 
• Assessors  
• Educational managers 
• Compliance managers 
• Training and development supervisors 
• Quality assurance supervisors 
• Training managers 

Once you complete the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices, you will be qualified to lead a team of IQAs.  This stand-out credential will enable you to take on more responsibilities and be an attractive candidate for employers. You can progress to higher education certifications and assume senior positions in the industry.

Here are some job roles you can progress to with the average salary scale mentioned. (Source: UK Glassdoor). 

• Lead Internal Quality Assurer – £61,000 (approximately)   
• Compliance Manager – £48,000 (approximately) 
• Quality Assurance Manager – £46,000 (approximately) 
• Lead Internal Verifier – £44,000 (approximately) 
• Education Manager – £43,000 (approximately) 
• Internal Quality Assurer – £33,000 (approximately)   

• Learners should be 19 years of age. 
• A minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.  
• You should be working in an internal quality assurance role. 

• This course can be completed through two flexible study options to suit your lifestyle:
  • Standard Course Plan (10 months) – ideal for learners balancing other commitments.
  • Fast Track Option (5 months) – perfect for those who can dedicate intensive study time.
• Most learners complete within their chosen timeframe, though some may finish earlier depending on personal circumstances and available study time.
• We accommodate your pace with unlimited support for 12 months. This Level 4 Certificate requires approximately 95 guided learning hours.

T&C apply

• Written Assignments: The assignments will be marked internally by an assessor. Your personal tutor will provide you with constructive and relevant feedback. You will be guided throughout to ensure you can succeed in future assessment.  
• Direct Observation: You need to evaluate the work of two assessors. Each of these assessors should have two students. You will be observed during your assessment by an expert witness who can be a qualified colleague or mentor. You will need to produce a witness testimony to demonstrate your performance as an IQA in a real work environment.  
• Assessor Support: We provide complete assessor support through telephone, WhatsApp, online discussion forums, email, and web chats. 

A possible next step of Academic Progression Pathway:  

• Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF)
• Level 4 Award in Externally Assuring the Quality of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) 
• Level 4 Certificate in Leading the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) 
• Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training  
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Quality Management 

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities.

RQF 

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications by level and size. The RQF has nine levels, starting from level one to level eight. The purpose of RQF is to make it easier for learners and employers to understand what each qualification level means. 

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