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Intended for those who manage a team of internal quality assurers. Learners will have all the skills to effectively manage a team of internal assurers in addition to gaining practical experience of ensuring the internal integrity and quality of assessment. A three-unit qualification delivered via eLearning, a one-day face-to-face workshop and distance learning. 

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Please note, to be eligible for this qualification, learners must have access to at least two candidates to gather assessment evidence. 

Structure

Unit 4: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment
Unit 5: Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment
Unit 8: Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work in Own Area of Responsibility
Total credit value = 17

Accreditation

The qualification is externally accredited by Edexcel.

Certification

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

Entry requirements

Learners must be aged 19 and above to access this course. Learners must be qualified and technically competent in the specific discipline they wish to IQA. Learners must have access to at least two candidates in order to gather assessment evidence. Prior completion of the Assessor qualification is also strongly recommended.

Assessment
  • knowledge-based questions
  • submission of a portfolio of evidence
  • submission of performance based video evidence

Please see the Fees and resources section to view alternative video evidence options.

Fees and resources

Internal Quality Assurer Gold: £650 per learner
Course fee includes registration, certification, assessment support, face-to-face delivery, distance learning and full access to the Internal Quality Assurer eLearning resource.

Customised course option - save £1,200
Internal Quality Assurer Gold customised course option: £450 per learner*
*Based on a minimum of six learners. Further reductions may be available for larger groups. Centres  may also be required to pay for tutor expenses (where applicable). Please contact YMCA Awards on 020 7343 1800 for more information.

Fees for direct observation
Submission of performance based video evidence is required for Units 5 and 8. Where you are unable to provide video evidence, a YMCA Awards Professional Development approved assessor may perform a live/direct observation for an additional fee.

For details of YMCA Awards Professional Development approved assessors please email awards.info@ymca.co.uk

Progression routes
Once learners have completed all three units, they will be eligible to practice as a fully qualified internal quality assurer and lead a team of internal quality assurers. Learners can progress to study for the External Quality Assurer qualification - Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.
 

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