These qualifications are suitable for anyone who is working in, or looking to gain entry to roles in Internal Quality Assurance. The units will give you the opportunity to develop and improve practice as well as achieving a professional qualification.

Candidates who wish to partake in the IQA awards must:
– Work in a training/assessing and quality-checking environment.
– Hold an assessor award (TAQA/A1/D32/D33 CAVA).
– Hold a relevant qualification to the specific subject that they wish to IV.

The qualification consists of two units:

Unit 1 – Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice.
This unit relates to the theory of quality assurance. It covers topics such as the purpose of Internal Quality Assurance (IQA), IQA planning and how to undertake an IQA activity. Candidates are required to submit assignments as per hand in dates. Assessment is in the form of a written portfolio. Ongoing tutor support is available.

Unit 2 – Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process and Practice.
This is mostly a practical unit consisting of undertaking IQA activities in your area of practice while being observed by the tutor. There is an element of written work to produce documentation required for IQA. This unit follows on from Unit 1. Assessment is by direct observation and submission of the portfolio. Ongoing tutor support is available.
Workplace observation required