TAQA Courses
TAQA stands for ‘Training, Assessment & Quality Assurance’
‘TAQA’ itself is not a qualification. Rather, it is a suite of qualifications.
This suite contains all qualifications from Tutor training, to Assessor training, and last but not least IQA training.
Training
Covers the Education and Training suite of qualifications, previously known as the TLLS (Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector). These qualifications allow you to tutor/teach in Further Education.
Assessment
Within Assessment is all of the Assessor qualifications. This qualify you in a variety of Assessing roles such as On-Programme and End-Point Assessor. In the past these qualifications were known as the A1 and the D32/33.
Quality Assurance
TAQA Courses with Brooks and Kirk
TAQA stands for ‘Training, Assessment & Quality Assurance’.
‘TAQA’ itself is not a qualification. Rather, it is a suite of qualifications.
This suite contains all qualifications from Tutor training, to Assessor training, and last but not least IQA training.
Training
Covers the Education and Training suite of qualifications, previously known as the TLLS (Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector). These qualify you to tutor/teaching in Further Education.
Assessment
Within Assessment is all of the Assessor qualifications. This qualify you in a variety of Assessing roles such as On-Programme and End-Point Assessor. In the past these qualifications were known as the A1 and the D32/33.
Quality Assurance

Tutor/Teacher Qualifications
Level 3 Award in Education & Training
formerly known as PTLLS
This is the qualification you need if you are looking at getting into teaching or training in Further Education. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a step up from this, you could try the…
Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training
formerly known as CTLLS
This qualification is for those of you who are currently working in an educational setting and want to take the next your teaching career to the next level.
Tutor/Teacher Qualifications
Level 3 Award in Education & Training
(formerly known as PTLLS)
This is the qualification you need if you are looking at getting into teaching or training in Further Education. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a step up from this, you could try the…
Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training
(formerly known as CTLLS)
This qualification is for those of you who are currently working in an educational setting and want to take the next your teaching career to the next level.
Assessor Qualifications
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
CAVA - Units 1, 2 & 3
This is the only qualification that will make you a fully qualified Assessor, able to assess learners in their workplace and in learning environments.
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
ACWE - Units 1 & 2
This qualification is for those who want to be able to assess learners in a workplace ONLY.
Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
AVRA - Units 1 & 3
This qualification is for those who want to be able to assess learners in their learning environment ONLY.
Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
UPPA - Unit 1
This qualification is best for those who are already qualified Assessors and want to do a refresher course to update their knowledge.
Assessor Qualifications
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
(CAVA) – Units 1, 2 & 3
This is the only qualification that will make you a fully qualified Assessor. On completion of this course, you will be able to assess learners in their workplace and in learning environments.
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
(ACWE) – Units 1 & 2
This qualification is for those who want to be able to assess learners in a workplace ONLY.
Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
(AVRA) – Units 1 & 3
This qualification is for those who want to be able to assess learners in their learning environment ONLY.
Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
(UPPA) – Unit 1
This qualification is best for those who are already qualified Assessors and want to do a refresher course to update their knowledge.
Internal Quality Assurance Qualifications
Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
Lead IQA
This equips you with all the skills necessary to not only quality assure qualifications but also lead and manage the whole quality assurance process.
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
IQA Award - Unit 1 & 2
This equips you with all the skills necessary to not only quality assure qualifications but also lead and manage the whole quality assurance process.
Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
IQA Award - Unit 1
This course does not qualify you to internally quality assure assessment; however, it does provide you with the theory behind internal quality assurance. It’s also a great CPD course for Managers.
Internal Quality Assurance Qualifications
Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
This equips you with all the skills necessary to not only quality assure qualifications but also lead and manage the whole quality assurance process.
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
This qualification gives you all the skills and knowledge necessary to provide quality assurance of assessments and assessment decisions.
Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
This course does not qualify you to internally quality assure assessment; however, it does provide you with the theory behind internal quality assurance.
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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.