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OTHM Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

This Ofqual-regulated Level 4 award develops the knowledge, understanding, and practical competence required to internally assure assessment quality, monitor assessor practice, maintain standards, ...

Awarding Body: OTHM|Course Level: Level 4

Course features

This Ofqual-regulated Level 4 qualification develops both theoretical understanding and practical competence for internal quality assurance of assessment in education and learning environments.

  • Ofqual-regulated OTHM qualification at RQF Level 4

  • 2 mandatory units with a total of 12 credits

  • 120 Total Qualification Time (TQT)

  • 90 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

  • Assessed through coursework and portfolio of evidence

  • Pass/Fail grading structure in English language delivery

About course

The OTHM Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is designed to develop learners’ understanding of the theory and practice related to internal quality assurance roles in education. It provides the underpinning knowledge and practical skills needed to work effectively as an internal quality assurer and to support reliable assessment decisions.

  • Develops knowledge and practical competence in internal quality assurance

  • Supports effective performance in internal quality assurance roles

  • Combines theory with workplace-based practice

  • Focuses on quality, consistency, fairness, and reliability of assessment

  • Helps learners monitor, review, and improve assessment practice

  • Supports progression to higher-level study and wider education roles

What you will learn

This qualification enables learners to develop the official knowledge and practical capabilities required to plan, carry out, maintain, and improve internal quality assurance of assessment.

  • Understand the context and principles of internal quality assurance

  • Understand how to plan the internal quality assurance of assessment

  • Understand how to internally maintain and improve the quality of assessment

  • Understand the legal and practice requirements for the internal quality assurance of assessment

  • Be able to plan the internal quality assurance of assessment

  • Be able to internally evaluate, maintain, and improve the quality of assessment

Course content

Who should attend

This course is intended for learners involved in assessment and quality assurance within education and training, especially those who need recognised competence in internal quality assurance practice.

  • Internal quality assurers working in education or training settings

  • Assessors progressing into internal quality assurance responsibilities

  • Learning and development practitioners with assessment quality duties

  • Staff responsible for monitoring assessor decisions and assessment practice

  • Professionals who need a recognised Level 4 IQA qualification

  • Individuals seeking progression in assessment, quality assurance, or education roles

Course requirements

OTHM does not specify formal entry requirements for this qualification, but centres must ensure learners have the capability to meet the learning and assessment criteria. The qualification is offered in English.

  • Learners must be aged 18 or above

  • Learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency

Assessments

Assessment is through coursework and a portfolio of evidence. Learners must demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria in each mandatory unit to achieve a pass.

  • Coursework-based assessment

  • Portfolio of evidence

  • Pass/Fail grading structure

  • Evidence must meet all unit learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Progression

Successful completion of this Level 4 qualification provides opportunities for progression to relevant Level 5 qualifications and supports continued professional development in assessment and quality assurance roles.

  • Progression to relevant Level 5 qualifications

  • Further study within education and training pathways

  • Development within internal quality assurance roles

  • Progression into broader education administration or management pathways

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