This qualification develops the knowledge, skills and leadership capability required to plan, carry out and lead internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice within education and...
This is an Ofqual-regulated OTHM Level 4 qualification designed to develop knowledge, practical competence and leadership ability for internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice.
Ofqual regulated OTHM Level 4 qualification
Qualification number: 603/5202/4
18 credits in total
180 Total Qualification Time (TQT)
115 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
3 mandatory units assessed on a pass/fail basis
The OTHM Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is designed to develop learners’ understanding of the theory and practice related to their quality assurance role in education. It provides the knowledge that underpins effective internal quality assurance and combines theoretical and practical learning.
Develops both theoretical understanding and practical competence in IQA
Focuses on planning, monitoring, standardisation and improvement
Supports progression into lead internal quality assurance responsibilities
Builds accountability and performance management skills
Suitable for education, training and assessment environments
Creates progression opportunities to relevant Level 5 qualifications
This course develops the knowledge, understanding and practical capability required to lead internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice in education and training settings.
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 internal quality assurance of assessment
Be able to plan, evaluate, maintain and manage the internal quality assurance of assessment
Be able to plan, allocate, monitor and review work in own area of responsibility
This qualification is intended for learners who are responsible for internal quality assurance of assessment or who want to progress into a lead IQA role within education and training.
Internal quality assurance practitioners seeking formal recognition
Lead IQAs responsible for supervising assessment quality processes
Assessors progressing into internal quality assurance roles
Team leaders overseeing assessment and standardisation activities
Education and training staff involved in quality monitoring
Professionals developing careers in education administration or management
OTHM does not specify fixed entry requirements for this qualification, but centres must ensure learners are recruited appropriately and have the capability to meet the learning and assessment requirements.
Learners must be aged 18 or above
Learners must have sufficient capability for study and assessment in English, with evidence of English language competency where required
All units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualification is criterion referenced and learners must achieve all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for a pass.
Centre-assessed coursework and portfolio of evidence
Essay or case study for the knowledge-based unit
Reflective account, observation of performance, work products and witness testimony for the practical IQA unit
Reports such as work plans, project plans, meeting minutes, appraisals or KPI reviews for the leadership unit
Successful completion of this qualification can support learners to progress academically and professionally within education, training and quality assurance.
Progress to relevant Level 5 qualifications
Progress into lead internal quality assurance roles
Develop within internal quality assurance and assessment practice roles
Move into wider education administration and management positions
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