• Access Duration:  1 Year
• Awarded by: Qualifi
• Qualification Level:  Level 4
• Qualification Number: 603/6792/1
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 45
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 60
• Credits: 6

• Understand the internal quality assurance process and the rules.
• Ensure the company has a good system for evaluating things.
• Suggest ways of selecting samples at random and of reviewing your own assessment decisions.
• Oversee the work of assessors and how assessments are carried out.
• Check the validity and reliability of the evidence from the assessment.
• Help the assessors and give them good feedback.
• Set rules and policies for moderation and standardisation at national level.
• Keep good records and push people to get better.

It’s a Level 4 award which proves you understand the rules and ways of working internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment is a great option if you want to understand more about how quality assurance works in your own company. If you are already testing students or working in training and want to be sure your decisions are fair, consistent and aligned with national standards, this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to take on that responsibility. You will leave with a good understanding of how internal quality assurance protects standards, helps assessors do their jobs and enhances the overall credibility of qualifications.

This course is ideal for:

• Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs)
• Internal Verifiers
• Quality Support Officers
• Training Coordinators
• Workplace Learning Mentors
• Quality Assurance Assistants
• Assessment Coordinators in colleges, training providers, or workplace learning settings

• This qualification is for learners aged 19 and over.
• There are no formal entry requirements.
• It may be helpful if you already hold a Level 3 qualification, but this is not essential.

• This course can be completed through two flexible study options to suit your lifestyle:
  • Standard Course Plan (4 Months) – ideal for learners balancing other commitments.
  • Fast Track Option (2 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 Award requires approximately 45 guided learning hours.

T&C apply

• There are no formal exams.
• You’ll be assessed through a combination of written work and a portfolio of evidence that shows you understand internal quality assurance and can apply it in practice. Assessment methods typically include written assignments, essays, or short-answer responses, and real-world evidence demonstrating your ability to plan, monitor, and review assessment activities within a centre or organisation. Your work is checked to make sure it meets the required national standards and is quality assured by the awarding body.

Mentor Guidance and Support

Our experienced mentors will guide and support you throughout the assessment process. You can reach them via email.

This qualification is for professionals who want to learn about how internal quality assurance works in a solid, useful way. It demonstrates knowledge of the rules and means of internally Making Sure the Quality of Assessment for Level 4 award. If you are already assessing students or supporting training programmes and want to be sure that your decisions are fair, consistent and in line with national standards, this qualification will help you to take this next step.

Next Steps for a Potential Academic Progression Pathway

• Step 1: Level 4 Certificate in Leading the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
• Step 2: Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
• Step 3: Bachelor’s Degree in Education Studies

Alternative pathways:

• Level 4 Diploma in Learning and Development
• Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment qualifications, for those who wish to broaden their quality assurance expertise across both internal and external functions

The Level 4 Award in Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment will appeal to professionals who want to ensure that assessment standards in their organisation are fair, consistent, and reliable. If you already assess or train students and want to become more actively involved in overseeing, supporting, and improving assessment practices, this course is a suitable choice. It will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to do so. If you want to increase your professional credibility and help students succeed, this is a valuable next step.

Here are some career opportunities you could pursue as you gain experience and complete this qualification, along with approximate UK salaries. (Source: Glassdoor UK)

• Learning and Development Managers – £42,000
• Assessment Compliance Officers – £38,000
• Quality Coordinators – £36,000
• Lead Internal Verifiers – £35,000
• Internal Quality Assurers – £32,000

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