LEADING THE IQA OF ASSESSMENT PROCESSES & PRACTICE 6317-42 LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE

Practitioners will need to be qualified/experienced in a vocational area and meet the requirements for quality assurance as specified by the assessment strategy of their vocational area qualification.

This is usually a level 3 qualification and relevant experience. For unit 402 the practitioner will need to be able to monitor and assure the quality of the work of two assessors, each with a minimum of two candidates, through components of a qualification.

For unit 403 the practitioner must be able to plan, allocate and monitor quality assurance for a team.

Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (17 credits).

For practitioners who lead the internal quality assurance process within a centre/organisation and have a responsibility for managing the quality of the assessment process, practice and the performance of assessors. They may also develop systems and lead on visits from outside agencies such as awarding organisations.

• Unit 401 Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
• Unit 402 Internally assure the quality of assessment
• Unit 403 Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work in Own Area of Responsibility

Assessment will be by written work, professional discussion, observation of carrying out quality assurance, witness testimony, self-reflection and work products.

This is a specialised qualification and progression options will depend on the practitioners circumstances. The units can be added to later if the practitioner develops their role.