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

Course Information

• Course ID 2005
• Course Duration: Minimum 90 Guided Learning Hours
• Course Location: Online / Distance /Classroom
• Course Price: £450 + VAT
• ELCAS Course Code 2005

Included

• Access to our Moodle Based Virtual Learning Environment for 12 months.
• IQA Practical at our workplace / your workplace
• Lessons, videos.
• Examples and templates.
• Online tutor support.
• Certification.

We do not charge any additional fees for work that needs to be re-submitted

Prerequisites

• Level 2 in literacy, numeracy or equivalent.
• Delegates must be aged 18+.
• Completion of our online initial assessment form.
• Access to the Internet.
• Laptop / Computer.
• Word 97 or newer.
• To be familiar with uploading and downloading files.
• If you plan to complete the course as a distance course, you will need to have access to courses being delivered and assessed for you to complete your internal quality assurance of the assessment decisions.
• You will also need to have an expert witness who is a fully qualified and experienced IQA if you want to complete this as a distance course.
• If you don't have access to suitable courses or if you do not have an IQA available to act as your expert witness you would need to complete the practical module with us at our training centre in Colchester, Essex. There is no additional charge and this is our recommended option.

Recommended

It is recommended (but not required) that learners hold one of the following qualifications prior to enrolling 

• Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment 
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement 
• A1 Assess candidate performance using a range of methods 
• D32/D33 assess candidates performance/assess candidates using a different range of methods

Learning outcomes.

This is a 12 Credit Qualification

You will be able to:

• Explain the functions of internal quality assurance in learning and development
• Explain the key concepts and principles of the internal quality assurance of assessment
• Explain the roles of practitioners involved in the internal and external quality assurance process
• Explain the regulations and requirements for internal quality assurance in own area of practice
• Evaluate the importance of planning and preparing internal quality assurance activities
• Explain what an internal quality assurance plan should contain
• Summarise the preparations that need to be made for internal quality assurance, including : information collection, communications, administrative arrangements and resources.
• Evaluate different techniques for sampling evidence of assessment, including using technology
• Explain the appropriate criteria to use for judging the quality of the assessment process
• Summarise the types of feedback, support and advice that Assessors may need to maintain and improve the quality of assessment
• Explain standardisation requirements in relation to assessment
• Explain relevant procedures regarding disputes about the quality of assessment
• Evaluate requirements for information management, data protection and confidentiality in relation to the internal quality assurance of assessment
• Apply requirements for equality and diversity and, where appropriate, bilingualism, in relation to internal quality assurance
• Critically reflect on own practice in internally assuring the quality of assessment
• Maintain the currency of own expertise and competence in internally assuring the quality of assessment
• Evaluate legal issues, policies and procedures relevant to the internal quality assurance of assessment, including those for health, safety and welfare
• Evaluate different ways in which technology can contribute to the internal quality assurance of assessment 
• Evaluate different ways in which technology can contribute to the internal quality assurance of assessment
• Evaluate requirements for equality and diversity and, where appropriate, bilingualism, in relation to the internal quality assurance of assessment
• Observations of assessment - observation of assessment, learner interviews, desktop review of assessment decisions on learners work, assessment decisions on guided discussions etc, across a range of units and complete a comprehensive portfolio to evidence and document your work.

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