The most prestigious degree you can earn if you want to excel in your field is the
Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
Processes and Practice.
If you already hold an Advanced Level 4 Award and are an IQA, Teaching Academy can
assist you in moving up to this level. This will enable you to lead a group of IQAs
and exhibit your managerial abilities for a team, which will make you appealing to
both current and potential employers.
This qualification is governed by OFQUAL and accredited by OHTM.
Please don't hesitate to contact our staff for help if you're unsure if this course
is right for you.
Awarding Body
OTHM Qualifications are approved and regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
Career Progression
The Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
Processes and Practice is a pathway to leadership and management roles in quality
assurance and education. It equips individuals with the skills and knowledge needed
to oversee and improve assessment practices, ensuring the quality and effectiveness
of educational and vocational programs.
Career progression opportunities are diverse and can align with individual interests
and goals within the education and training sector.
The Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
Processes and Practice in the UK is designed for individuals who are or aspire to
take on leadership and managerial roles in the field of quality assurance within
educational and vocational training settings.
This qualification is particularly suitable for Experienced Internal Quality
Assurers (IQAs), Quality Assurance Managers, Education and Training Managers, and
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Seekers.
It is an essential qualification for those who aspire to lead and oversee quality
assurance efforts in educational and vocational contexts, contributing to the
overall quality and success of educational programs and training initiatives.
For entry onto the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal qualification, learners must:
OTHM Level 4 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 18.
OTHM does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications.
Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment
Module 1
Leadership in Quality Assurance
The role and responsibilities of a leader in quality assurance.
Leadership styles and approaches in quality assurance.
Module 2
Key Concepts and Principles of Quality Assurance
Advanced concepts and principles related to quality assurance.
The legal and regulatory framework governing quality assurance
in education and training.
Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
Module 1
Developing a Quality Assurance Strategy
Designing and implementing a quality assurance
strategy for assessment processes.
Ensuring alignment with organizational goals and
objectives.
Module 2
Managing a Team of Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs)
Supervisory and management skills for leading a team
of IQAs.
Supporting the professional development of IQAs.
Module 3
Ensuring Compliance and Best Practices
Strategies for maintaining compliance with
regulatory requirements.
Implementing best practices in internal quality
assurance.
Module 4
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
Techniques for ongoing quality improvement.
Encouraging innovation in quality assurance
practices.
Plan, Allocate, and Monitor Work in Own Area of Responsibility
Module 1
Planning and Allocating Work
Developing plans for quality assurance activities.
Allocating responsibilities within the quality assurance
team.
Module 2
Monitoring Work
Strategies for monitoring and evaluating the
effectiveness of quality assurance processes.
Ensuring compliance with quality standards and
regulatory requirements.
Study Hours
Approx. 180 hours.
Course Schedule
Most will complete this course within 12 months.
Assessment
Written assessments and IQA sampling plan and reports.
All units within this
qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM.
Course Delivery
