Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF)

• Access Duration: 12 Months 
• Awarded by: Focus Awards   
• Type: Award 
• Credit Value: 12 
• Guided Learning Hours(GLH): 90 
• Total Qualification Time(TQT): 120 
• Qualification Level: 4  
• Qualification Number: 601/6107/3  
• Available: England and Northern Ireland 

• Explore the principles and context of internal quality assurance. 
• Understand the criteria for monitoring the quality of assessments. 
• Learn how to manage the information relevant to the internal quality assurance of assessment. 
• The ability to carry out the plan to conduct internal quality assurance assessments. 
• Understand key responsibilities of an IQA, which include legal and regulatory frameworks. 
• Ensure there is consistency and standardisation in assessment. 

• Internal verifiers 
• Internal quality assurers 
• Assessors  
• Compliance officers 
• Training and development coordinators 
• Quality assurance coordinators 
• Training managers 

The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice will open the door to various career opportunities in internal quality assurance. Skilled IQAs are in demand and this recognised credential makes you a standout candidate. You can have a rewarding and impactful career, and with experience, you can progress to higher academic pursuits and professional development.   

Here are some career prospects, along with the average UK salary per annum (approximately) according to Glassdoor. 

• Training Manager – £73,000  
• Compliance Officer – £46,000  
• Teacher – £46,000  
• Internal Quality Assurer – £36,000  
• Quality Assurance Coordinator – £35,000  

• Learners should be 16 years of age. 
• A minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.  
• Learners should be working towards or already in an internal quality assurance role. 

• You can complete this course in just a few months or take up to a year; it’s flexible to suit your schedule. Most learners finish within 9 months, but if you have more time to study or relevant experience, you may complete it sooner. We offer full support for up to 12 months, so you can work at a pace that’s right for you. 
• The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices requires 90 GLH. This is an estimate and will vary depending on how much time you’re able to commit and how quickly you understand the course content. 

• Written Assignments: The assignments will be marked internally by an assessor. Your personal tutor will provide you with constructive feedback and guidance to help you improve and succeed.  
• Direct Observation: You will undertake the work of two assessors, each working with two learners of their own. You will be observed during your assessment. An expert witness should submit a witness testimony of your performance as a trainee IQA.  
• Assessor Support: You will have support from assessors available via telephone, WhatsApp, online discussion forums, email, and web chats, ensuring that you have access to help whenever you need it. 

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Next Steps for a Possible Academic Progression Pathway: 

• Step 01: Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF) 
• Step 02: Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training  
• Step 03: Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Quality Management 

Ofqual-regulated qualifications are overseen by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England. Ofqual is England’s main government-appointed regulatory body regulating school, college, and vocational qualifications, and ensures their qualifications meet high standards of quality and rigour, providing assurance they are recognised and respected by employers, educational institutions, and professional bodies. This oversight guarantees the qualifications maintain consistency, transparency, and credibility, meaning potential employers and organisations will have confidence in the individual’s skills and abilities, making them competitive candidates.  

RQF 

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications based on their level of difficulty and size. RQF is jointly regulated by England’s regulator Ofqual, Wales DCELLS, and Northern Ireland’s CCEA, and ensures qualifications are standardised, making it easier for learners, employers, and educational institutions to understand the value and level of each qualification. For a qualification to be recognised as part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), it must be created or approved by an awarding body that is acknowledged by one of the government-appointed regulatory bodies.