This Level 4 Award focuses on internal quality assurance processes and practice and is intended for those who wish to work in quality assurance in a wide range of environments such as further education (FE) colleges, independent training organisations or local authorities.
This Level 4 Award focuses on internal quality assurance processes and practice and is intended for those who wish to work in quality assurance in a wide range of environments such as further education (FE) colleges, independent training organisations or local authorities.
DELIVERY MODEL:
A combination of face-to-face lessons in the classroom, remote delivery via Teams, one-to-one tutorials.
UNITS/TOPICS COVERED:
The Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA) Level 4 for practitioners who conduct internal quality assurance of the assessment process, comprises two units:
Other combinations of these units are also available. Please contact us if you require further information.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Access to a computer/laptop.
You need to demonstrate Level 2 in English. It is recommended trainee IQAs hold a recognised assessing qualification at level 3. Trainee IQAs must have access to assessors assessing learners completing vocational qualifications in order to generate the evidence required to complete this qualification.
The qualification allows candidates to progress into employment as teachers/trainer. You can transfer three credits to Certificate in Education and Training (CET) Level 4.
Progression routes:
You will be assessed by a combination of knowledge tasks, professional discussion-based tasks and a theory-based task, along with practical activities relating to quality assuring assessment.
The tuition fee stated is per year and may increase in following years. Please be aware that there may be additional costs for equipment and educational visits. This information will be provided at interview.
Student loans and financial support
Full-time and Part-time students from the UK/EU who are studying for a Higher Education course can apply to the Student Loans Company (www.slc.co.uk) for a Tuition Fee Loan for the full amount (this will be paid directly to the College). Additionally, Full-time UK-only students can apply for a Maintenance Loan (to cover living costs). The Government have also introduced the Maintenance Loans to Part-time students. Evidence of an approved loan must be provided at enrolment in the form of the Payment Advice letter provided by the Student Loans Company. Further details of how to apply for a Student Loan can be found at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance.
Other payment methods
If you are not eligible for financial support you will need to pay for the course privately which could include a contribution from your employer. For more information, visit: Finance, Loans and Accommodation
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HE full-time courses
Applications should be made via UCAS at www.ucas.com quoting our UCAS College code E32 – until Clearing is entered on 30 June. After this date If you haven’t started a UCAS application yet, and only want to apply to this College, you can apply direct at www.oscuc.ac.uk. and we will process a UCAS application on your behalf. If you have any outstanding queries, please contact our Client Services team on 01737 788444, or email: clientservices@esc.ac.uk.
HE part-time courses
Applications should be made direct at www.oscuc.ac.uk.
