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The IQ Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF) is a qualification aimed at individuals who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of internal quality assurance of assessment, without the requirement to practice as an internal verifier or internal quality assurer. The qualification provides recognition for the learner’s knowledge of internal quality assurance and assessment processes and is relevant to a variety of sectors. Objectives of the qualification include: preparing learners to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level, preparing learners to progress to a qualification in another subject area, meeting relevant programmes of learning and supporting a role in the workplace.
To achieve this qualification, learners must achieve 6 credits from the single mandatory unit.
The single knowledge-based unit in this qualification is assessed by portfolio (internally set and marked and quality assured by IQ). It must be in accordance with the Lifelong Learning UK Assessment Strategy (see Appendix A of this document). An Achievement Record for this qualification is available from the website/ on request. All assessment criteria must be met and mapped and the location of the evidence must be indicated in the achievement record.
This qualification is not graded, successful learners achieve a pass.
All learning outcomes in this qualification must be assessed using methods appropriate to the assessment of knowledge and understanding, these can be assessed by a variety of methods including:
There are no formal entry requirements. However, learners should be able to work at level 3 or above and be proficient in the use of English Language.
All those who assess these qualifications must already hold it or an equivalent qualification. They must have appropriate experience as a quality assurance practitioner and hold relevant qualifications. Full guidance can be found in the Lifelong Learning UK Assessment Strategy (see Appendix A of this document).