Description:
This is the nationally recognised qualification for internally quality assuring occupational competencies within the workplace or course programmes/ qualification specifications.
The Level 4 award in internal quality assurance of assessment processes & practice is the nationally recognised, practical based qualification for those who maintain the quality of assessment within an organisation or centre and for internally quality assuring occupational competencies within the workplace or for course programmes/qualification specifications.
This qualification is much in demand for all vocational and occupational competency-based activities which will aid your career progression.
The course is made up of two units: Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment Internally assuring the quality of assessment.
Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment is to develop your knowledge and understanding that underpins the internal quality assurance of assessment:
- Context and principles of internal quality assurance,
- How to plan the internal quality assurance of assessment,
- Techniques and criteria for monitoring the quality of assessment internally,
- How to internally maintain and improve the quality of assessment,
- How to manage information relevant to internal quality assurance and assessment,
- Legal and good practice requirements.
Internally assure the quality of assessment is to develop your performance as a learning and development practitioner with the responsibility for the internal quality assurance of assessment, systems and procedures:
This includes the practical application of: • Planning and applying robust internal quality assurance of assessment systems, practices and procedures, • The Internal evaluation of the quality of assessment, • Improve and maintain the quality of assessment, • Manage information relevant to internal quality assurance, • Good practice for reporting and liaising with regulatory organisations, External Quality Assurers, Assessors and management.
Study Type:
Course Area:
2839
Through assignment and production of a portfolio of evidence and observation of practice.
Ideally you will be a qualified assessor working within a qualification framework or working within a qualification framework in a quality lead role.
The course is available on request dates. Times and number of classroom sessions will be discussed at the first session. For the practical observation, you will need a minimum of two assessors to verify as part of the process.
What you can expect from us:
All of your teaching and assessments are included in your tuition fees, including, lectures/guest lectures, tutorials, seminars, and teaching facilities. You will also have access to some support and services:
· A range of student services – advisors and careers service
· The LRC services are free for students and there are some e-resources available. You may become liable for fines if you don’t return items on time.
· Open access IT spaces, wi-fi across the campuses
· Access to support from our Careers Service
Costs
· Some core textbooks may be required although many are able to be borrowed from the LRC
· General stationery and other supplies such as presentation materials
· Photocopying and printing (note: a hard copy of each assessment to be submitted is required)
· The library is charged for the Inter Library Loans service – we pass this cost on directly to our customers
· Travel to, from and between Fareham and Chichester University
· Gym membership
· Educational Visits, Students may be required to pay towards the cost
· If you require a Diagnostic Assessment for a Specific Learning Difficulty such as Dyslexia, the college may be able to assist you in arranging this. You will be required to pay for this assessment.
· Graduation: It is free for the student to attend the ceremony itself. Graduands must wear academic dress. Academic dress, guest tickets and photography are additional costs payable by the student.
Courses that work with vulnerable people may require a DBS enhanced disclosure check. Often your employer will organise this for you but if you are completing a placement this will cost about £44.
Attendance:
Typically, monthly Masterclass training days, 1:1 tutorials and observations of assessment practice.
The course is tailored to meet the individual needs of the learners.
Level 4 Certificate in Leading Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment process and practice.
Availability & Enrolment:
Will I have to pay fees?
School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies.
If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. Find more information on Advanced Learner Loans on our website.
If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived:
- Universal Credit
- Income Support
You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course).
* If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement.
It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.
For any questions about fees, remissions and entitlements, please contact our helpful Careers Team on 01329 815 200.