NCFE Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
About This Course
Qualification overview
Qualification title NCFE Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
NCFE Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
Qualification number (QN) 501/0887/6,501/0889/X, 501/0890/6
Total qualification time (TQT): 60,120,170 Guided learning hours (GL) 45,90,115
Entry requirements: These qualifications are designed for learners aged 19 and above. There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for these qualifications. However, learners may find
it is helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 3 qualification.
About these qualifications
These qualifications are designed for those who currently work or wish to work in the field of assessment and internal quality assurance. They are designed to support the Assessment and Quality
Assurance of all Apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice:
The purpose of this qualification is to develop knowledge and understanding of internal quality assurance. It is intended for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of internal quality assurance without any requirement to practice.
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice:
The purpose of this qualification is to confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required. It is intended for those who maintain and improve the quality of assessment from within an organisation or assessment centre.
Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice:
The purpose of this qualification is to confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required. It is intended for those who lead a team of internal quality assurance staff.
Qualification structure
These qualifications consist of 1, 2 or 3 units. Each qualification has 1 or more units in common.
To be awarded the NCFE Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, learners are required to successfully complete Unit 01.
To be awarded the NCFE Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, learners are required to successfully complete Unit 01 and Unit 02.
To be awarded the NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, learners are required to successfully complete all 3 mandatory units.
Mandatory units
Unit 01 Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
Unit 02 Internally assure the quality of assessment
Unit 03 Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility
Assessment
The NCFE Level 4 qualifications for Internal Quality Assurance Staff are internally assessed and externally quality assured.
Placement requirements
To be awarded the NCFE Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, or the NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice learners will require access to a workplace environment.
Progression opportunities
As these qualifications are part of a nest Learners can progress from an Award to a Certificate. Learners who achieve these qualifications could also progress to:
NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
NCFE Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training