Each new IQA will receive the following:
The core content covers the following:
Successful candidates will achieve a City & Guilds Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice. This comprises two units:
401 Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
This Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF) is intended for individuals who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of internal quality assurance of assessment, without any requirement to practice as an internal Verifier.
This qualification is ideal for those individuals new to internal quality assurance and hoping to become an internal Verifier. In addition, it is beneficial for those whose role requires them to know about essential principles and practices of internal quality assurance but never practice, for example, Programme Administrators and Managers.
This award is based upon the LLUK (Learning and Development National Occupational Standards). The qualification provides a national benchmark of good practice, capturing the knowledge and understanding required for the key activities of internal quality assuring. It is also a mandatory requirement for those completing the Verifier award.
There are six learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
How will this unit be achieved?
The evidence for this unit will be completed, via a series of written responses to standardised questions. This should be viewed as a cementing of knowledge and best practice. The written will be completed either within the class environment, or set as a project for the candidates to complete within their own time. It will be up to the AssessTech trainer to decide what is most appropriate to the candidate's needs.
402 Assure the quality of assessment
This Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF) is a practical-based qualification. It is intended for individuals whose job role requires them to maintain the quality of assessment from within an organisation or assessment centre.
The units within this award are based upon the LLUK (Learning and Development National Occupational Standards). The qualification provides a national benchmark of good practice, capturing the skills, knowledge and experience needed to perform the key activities of internal quality assuring.
There are five learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
How will this unit be achieved?
The evidence for this unit will be completed via practical verifications and standardisation activities within the candidate's work environment.