This course is suitable for:

• • Qualified assessors moving into an internal quality assurance role
  
• • Individuals responsible for monitoring assessment quality
  
• • Training centre staff involved in assessment planning and review
  
• • Those working with regulated qualifications under the RQF
  
• • Professionals supporting assessors within education or training providers

• Unit 1: Understanding The Principles And Practices Of Internally Assuring The Quality Of Assessment

• Unit 2: Internally Assure The Quality Of Assessment

The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF) is assessed through internal assessment and is subject to external quality assurance by Focus Awards. Learners must compile a structured portfolio of evidence that confirms achievement of all learning outcomes and the assessment criteria for each unit.

The portfolio should demonstrate how knowledge and skills are applied in practice. Evidence included within the portfolio may consist of a range of formats, such as:

• • Assessor observation – completed observational checklists on related action plans
• • Witness testimony
• • Learner product
• • Worksheets
• • Assignments / projects / reports
• • Record of oral and written questioning
• • Learner and peer reports
• • Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Evidence can be collected from real working environments or, where allowed, from simulated settings, provided this is permitted by the relevant Sector Skills Council or Sector Skills Body.

Total Qualification Time (TQT)

Total Qualification Time refers to the overall amount of time a learner is expected to dedicate to completing the qualification. This includes Guided Learning Hours as well as additional time spent on independent study, preparation, and assessment activities. These learning activities are set by the training provider but are completed without direct supervision from a lecturer, tutor, or trainer.

The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 120 hours.

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

Guided Learning Hours represent the time during which learners receive direct instruction, support, or supervision from a lecturer, tutor, trainer, or another approved education or training professional. This may include teaching sessions, structured guidance, and supervised learning activities.

The Guided Learning Hours for this qualification are 90 hours.

Completing this qualification can support progression into roles such as:

• • Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)
  
• • Lead Internal Verifier
  
• • Quality Assurance Coordinator
  
• • Quality Manager in Education or Training
  
• • Compliance and Standards Officer
  
• • Assessment and Verification Lead