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Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (Lead IQA)

The Lead IQA qualification is the most highly regarded of all the IQA qualifications.

This course will qualify members of your team to quality assure qualifications, and lead and manage the whole quality assurance process. Upon completion of the Lead IQA qualification, the candidates will understand the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment, be able to internally assure the quality of assessment, and also plan, allocate, and monitor work in their area of responsibility.

If your candidates don’t need to lead and manage the quality assurance process, they will just need the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice >>

 

Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (Lead IQA)

The Lead IQA qualification is the most highly regarded of all the IQA qualifications.

This course will qualify members of your team to quality assure qualifications, and lead and manage the whole quality assurance process. Upon completion of the Lead IQA qualification, the candidates will understand the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment, be able to internally assure the quality of assessment, and also plan, allocate, and monitor work in their area of responsibility.

If your candidates don’t need to lead and manage the quality assurance process, they will just need the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice >>

We can provide you with…

Unlimited Tutor Support

Our offices are open from 9am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday for you to receive support from our dedicated team of assessors, as often as you need

Flexible Start & End Dates

There are no time constraints – you can enrol at any time throughout the academic year, and work completely at your own pace on our online learning system

Access to Assessor to Assess

During your IQA course you will be required to observe two assessors in their daily practice. This is something we provide for you for no extra cost

Bespoke Pricing

Get a bespoke price structured to the needs of your business, by using our request a quote form

We can provide you with…

Unlimited Tutor Support

Our offices are open from 9am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday for you to receive support from our dedicated team of assessors, as often as you need

Flexible Start & End Dates

There are no time constraints – you can enrol at any time throughout the academic year, and work completely at your own pace on our online learning system

Access to Assessors to Assess

During your IQA course you will be required to observe two assessors in their daily practice. This is something we provide for you for no extra cost

Bespoke Pricing

Get a bespoke price structured to the needs of your business, by using our request a quote form

Detailed Breakdown of the Lead IQA Course

The entire IQA training course typically takes around 6-8 months to complete, assuming a study commitment of a few hours per week. Throughout this duration, learners engage with the VLE, attend a study day, collaborate with fellow trainees, and receive ongoing support from tutors. 

The course structure aims to provide a well-rounded learning experience that balances theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing individuals to become competent and confident internal quality assurers.

Lead IQA Course Content

Unit 1 – Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment

Unit 1 of our Lead IQA course is designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge of internal quality assurance in the assessment process. This unit is delivered entirely online through our user-friendly Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). By accessing our VLE, you will have access to a wide range of learning resources tailored to this unit. Additionally, you will receive unlimited tutor support to ensure a seamless learning experience.

Unit 2- Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment

Moving on to Unit 2, trainee IQAs will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a practical setting. In this unit, you will be required to monitor the work of two assessors, each overseeing a minimum of two learners. To provide you with real-world experience, we will integrate you into our existing IQA systems, allowing you to assess our Assessor qualifications. This unit is primarily delivered in a face-to-face format, offering you the chance to interact with trainers and fellow participants. You can choose to attend the sessions at one of our conveniently located offices in London (Fulham), Manchester, Coventry, or Boston (Lincolnshire).

Unit 3 – Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work in Own Area of Responsibility

Unit 3 focuses on developing your skills in effectively planning, allocating, and monitoring work within your own area of responsibility. Throughout this unit, you will learn how to create comprehensive work plans for your designated area, assign and agree upon responsibilities with team members, and manage relevant information pertaining to the internal quality assurance of assessment. Additionally, you will gain expertise in internally evaluating, maintaining, and improving the overall quality of assessment processes.

Contact Us

Got some questions and want to have a chat with someone? 

Call us on 01205 805 155

Our friendly team of advisors are available from 9am – 6.30pm, Monday – Friday.

Contact Us

Got some questions and want to have a chat with someone? 

Call us on 01205 805 155

Our friendly team of advisors are available from 9am – 6.30pm, Monday – Friday.