Highfield Level 4 Leading Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Qualification

Best for Training’s distance learning Highfield Level 4 Leading Internal Quality Assurance Qualification is designed for people who lead a team of Internal Quality Assurers and require a IQA qualification.

The Award  has 3 mandatory  units which must be fully completed to gain the qualification:

• Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
• Internally assure the quality of assessment
• Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility

You will be allocated a named assessor who is an experienced IQA. They will guide you through the qualification, providing you with support and help to be successful.

For unit one, you will complete a short question and answer assignment to provide evidence of your knowledge and understanding, your assessor will support you with this and you will also be provided with a textbook, Ann Gravells, Principles and Practices of Quality Assurance: A guide for internal and external quality assurers in the FE and Skills Sector, for further guidance.

For units 2 and 3, you must be working in the role as a lead IQA and you will be able to use your work products and evidence towards this qualification. This will be supplemented by  observations of your practice, carried out by your assessor, this is included in your course fee.  Finally, you may be required to complete reflective accounts and a question and answer session to fully meet all assessment criteria and successfully complete your qualification.

You must have at least two assessors with two candidates (who are studying for a vocational qualification and are registered with an awarding organisation) you can quality assure.

If you do not then the Level 4 Award in Understanding Assessment Principles and Practice may be more suitable for you. Internal Quality Assurers(IQA) are in demand internationally and this qualification is essential for anyone undertaking quality assurance in their role.

It is recommended that you hold a recognised level 3 assessor qualification before beginning this qualification.

The course is for 6 months from enrolment, although many learners complete earlier.

You will be allocated a named assessor who will provide you with unlimited online support throughout the qualification. You will have a face to face online induction with your assessor to plan your first steps and answer any questions you may have. Further tutorials can be arranged with your assessor, either face to face, online or via telephone, as required.

The price includes:

• Highly qualified and experienced assessor
• Our assessor will also conduct your observations
• Course materials
• Registration and certification

On successful completion of this qualification, you may wish to consider the Highfield Level 4 Award In Understanding the External Quality Assurance (EQA) of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF)

This qualification is the first unit in the full EQA qualification required by Awarding Organisation to undertake the role of a External Quality Assurer (EQA). By gaining this knowledge qualification, you will be taking the first steps towards this role. It is also excellent CPD for any IQA who want to ensure their organisation’s is fully prepare for the External Quality Assurance visits.

If you have previously completed a qualification with Best for Training, you will be entitled to 10% discount off your next course, (Terms and Conditions apply).