The TAQA Level 4 IQA Award is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals who work within an internal quality assurance role. The qualification provides recognition for the knowledge and practical ability in internal quality assurance and assessment processes and is relevant to a variety of sectors.
It replaces the V1 and D34 qualifications and incorporates the full range of activity involved in internal quality assurance and supports Awarding Organisation rules and regulations.
This is an ‘in service’ award and candidates must be in an IQA role (by contract or placement) in order to complete the process.
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Key Facts
Programme Costs:
The fees for this course are currently being confirmed.
Please contact Student Recruitment for more information.
Level:
4
Awarding Body:
City & Guilds
Course Code:
- 23/24XRH0141
- 24/25XRH0141
Mode of Attendance:
- Part Time
Course Duration:
18 - 24 Months
CourseContent
- Introduction to the award and the assessment requirements
- Plan, operate and evaluate internal assessment and quality assurance systems
- Support and develop assessors
- Monitor and improve the quality of assessment practice
- Apply policies, procedures and legislation to meet external/regulatory requirements
- Record and process IQA decisions and activities
- Observation of IQA and feedback skills in the workplace
- Building a portfolio of evidence
The programme is flexible and includes a blend of tutorials, independent study, written work, gathering of evidence, observation of IQA practice and portfolio building.
Modules
Course Modules
- Unit 401: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment
- Unit 402: Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment
Features/
Benefits
Internal quality assurance (IQA) can be defined as the monitoring of all the teaching, learning and assessment activities which candidates/learners will undertake and should form part of a learning organisation’s overall quality assurance system. The IQA Award qualification provides recognition for knowledge and practical ability in internal quality assurance and assessment processes and is relevant to a variety of sectors.
Entry
Requirements
Candidates for this qualification must:
- Have been working in an active role as a qualified assessor for at least 12 months
- Have access to an appropriate IQA role in an assessment centre
- Have access to at least 2 assessors who can be monitored and supported
- Have access to a qualified IQA for countersigning
- Have occupational competency in the qualification they are quality
assuring.
Progression
Opportunities
Qualified TAQA practitioners who also teach and do not already possess a formal teaching qualification could progress to the College's CET or DET programmes (Certificate or Diploma in Education and Training) if a teaching role has been secured and entry requirements have been fulfilled.Disclaimer
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