Which IQA Qualifications Do I Need?

The internal quality assurer role is sought in a huge number of organisations across a wide range of sectors. The role involves monitoring the activities of assessors within an organisation to ensure that all assessments are conducted fairly.

There are three different types of IQA qualifications. If you’re interested in becoming a qualified internal quality assurer, you’ll need to ensure you have achieved the relevant qualifications for the role you wish to pursue. In this article, we explain which IQA qualification is right for you by explaining who each qualification is aimed at, what they allow you to do and how you can earn them.

Level 4 Award in Understanding Internal Quality Assurance (RQF)

The Level 4 Award in Understanding Internal Quality Assurance is the most basic of the three IQA awards. This is an entirely theory-based course that teaches the learner all about internal quality assurance. This qualification is not, however, sufficient for becoming a qualified IQA.

Who is the course aimed at?

The Level 4 Award in Understanding Internal Quality Assurance is aimed for those who wish to get an insight into the IQA role but aren’t necessarily intending on becoming one themselves. It is an ideal course for managers or individuals who have an interest in the role but aren’t certain whether they’d like to pursue it.

What are the units on this course?

The course is composed of a single unit:

UNIT NO: 1 — Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment

The qualification takes approximately 60 hours to complete.

What are the requirements to complete the course?

This course is entirely theory based, meaning it can be completed online, from anywhere in the world and on a schedule that suits you.

What will the course allow me to do?

This course will not qualify you as an IQA. This course is simply for those wishing to increase their understanding of internal quality assurance. However, learning fundamental knowledge of the role will set you up for success should you wish to enrol on a more advanced course to become a qualified IQA.

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

The Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice provides you with all the skills and knowledge required to provide quality assurance. This course will qualify you as an internal quality assurer.

Who is the course aimed at?

The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is for those looking to become a qualified IQA. 

What are the units on this course?

This course is composed of two units:

UNIT NO: 1 — Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment

UNIT NO: 2 — Internally assure the quality of assessment

This qualification takes approximately 120 hours to complete.

What are the requirements to complete the course?

There are no specific entry requirements, however, learners should have a minimum of level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent. You must also have access to work with two assessors, each of whom have two of their own learners to assess. 

What will the course allow me to do?

This course will qualify you as an IQA. You’ll be able to step into an IQA role for a variety of organisations. You won’t, however, be able to lead a team of internal quality assurers.

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

The Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is the most advanced IQA course and will qualify you to lead a team of internal quality assurers.

Who is the course aimed at?

The Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is aimed at those looking to deliver quality assurance and manage a team of IQA’s.

What are the units on this course?

This course is composed of three units:

UNIT NO: 1 — Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment

UNIT NO: 2 — Internally assure the quality of assessment

UNIT NO: 3 — Plan, allocate and monitor work in your own area of responsibility

This qualification takes approximately 170 hours to complete.

What are the requirements to complete the course?

There are no specific entry requirements, however, learners should have a minimum of level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent. You must also have access to work with two assessors, each of whom have two of their own learners to assess. Plus, you must have access to ‘lead’ or manage one or more IQA.

What will the course allow me to do?

This course will qualify you as an IQA and manage a team of IQAs.

All of the above qualifications can be earned with CTC Training. At CTC Training, we allow you to study on your own schedule and at your own pace thanks to our online learning platform. Enrol on a course and you’ll gain access to our 24/7 student portal, where you can view course content and upload assessments at your leisure.

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