Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance

The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is a recognised qualification that is intended for those who are responsible for developing and managing assessment and verification strategies within an organisation.

The qualification will be assessed through a combination of written essays, a portfolio of evidence and observation of occupational competence. All units, assignments and learning materials for the course can be accessed through our online learning platform. Students have 12 months access to the online learning platform where they may study entirely at their own pace. Learners on the course will cover the following units:

• Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
• Internally assure the quality of assessment

Whilst on the course learners will receive the following all-inclusive features:

• Support team – You will receive live support throughout the duration of your course. Our amazing Support Team are available around the clock through our support system, just submit a ticket with your query and we will provide a same day response!
  
• Knowledge base – Learners are provided with access to our Knowledge Base system, which is full of useful videos, articles, and documents to assist you throughout the course.
  
• Rapid marking response – Submissions of work aim to be marked within 5 working days to ensure that you progress through your course as efficiently as possible.
  
• No deadlines – We do not impose any deadlines on our courses; you can complete the qualification entirely at your own pace throughout the duration of the course.
  
• Learning resources – All courses have a variety of learning materials, ranging from advice leaflets to PowerPoint presentations. These resources are accessible on our learning platform.
  
• Accredited certification – You will receive your accredited certificate and unit transcript free of charge from our approved awarding body at no extra cost!
  
• Course units – All units and assignments are included within the price and can be accessed at any point during the 12 months access to the learning platform.

Upon completion of the course learners will receive their accredited certification. We are a Focus Awards approved centre they are the approved awarding body for this qualification. Focus Awards believe in offering the very best service, advice and guidance so that we can support our learners on their journeys to success and achievement.

An internal quality assurer is a person who supports and works with a team of assessors to develop assessment procedures and facilitate good practice. This qualification is suitable for those who wish to obtain Internal Verifier/Moderator status and carry out the internal quality assurance of assessors and assessment processes and practice.

• Must have experience in NVQ/QCF assessment
• Must have access to at least two assessors who can assess at least two candidates each
• Students must be able to demonstrate skills in Maths and English at Level 2
• You must be in-service or in a voluntary position – you will be observed in your workplace setting
• Good reading and writing skills in English

Upon completion of this qualification learners will be able to gain Internal Verifier/Moderator status and carry out the internal quality assurance of assessors and assessment processes and practice within their organization.