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Our Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (commonly known as the IQA Lead/Internal Verifier Course) is designed for professionals looking to step into a quality assurance role within vocational education and training.
This Ofqual-regulated qualification allows you to internally verify assessments within organisations that deliver regulated qualifications—ensuring consistent, fair, and accurate assessment standards are maintained.
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Advance Your Career in Education & Training
Our Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (commonly known as the IQA Lead/Internal Verifier Course) is designed for professionals looking to step into a quality assurance role within vocational education and training.
This Ofqual-regulated qualification allows you to internally verify assessments within organisations that deliver regulated qualifications—ensuring consistent, fair, and accurate assessment standards are maintained.
The IQA qualification is essential if you want to:
✅ Monitor and improve assessment practices
✅ Ensure quality standards are met in line with awarding bodies and Ofqual requirements
✅ Take a leadership role in quality assurance
✅ Progress into education management or lead IQA positions
This course is ideal for assessors looking to become internal quality assurers or move into compliance, training management, or centre coordination roles.
✅ Qualified assessors looking to step into quality assurance
✅ Professionals aiming to lead and manage assessment teams
✅ Centre managers or coordinators seeking a formal IQA qualification
✅ Education providers delivering NVQs, apprenticeships, or vocational qualifications
✅ Individuals with responsibility for maintaining and auditing assessment quality
Our expert tutors will guide you through the entire quality assurance cycle, focusing on maintaining high standards in assessment delivery across any vocational area.
✔ Principles and practices of internal quality assurance
✔ Planning internal quality assurance activities
✔ Monitoring assessor performance and learner evidence
✔ Providing feedback and support to assessors
✔ Ensuring compliance with awarding body and regulatory requirements
✔ Managing and leading IQA processes within your centre
The Level 4 IQA Course consists of three mandatory units:
| Unit | Description |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment |
| Unit 2 | Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment |
| Unit 3 | Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work in Your Own Area of Responsibility (Leadership Component) |
You will be assessed through:
📝 Written assignments to demonstrate theoretical understanding
📁 A portfolio of evidence collected through real-world IQA activities
🎓 Observation of internal quality assurance in a live assessment environment
You must internally verify the work of at least two different assessors, each assessing two different learners, to meet Ofqual and awarding body requirements.
To enrol in this course, you must:
✅ Be at least 19 years old
✅ Be a qualified assessor (hold a Level 3 CAVA or equivalent)
✅ Have access to at least two assessors you can monitor
✅ Have good English skills (reading, writing, speaking)
✅ Be working within—or have access to—a centre delivering regulated qualifications
📌 Don’t have access to assessors? Contact us—we may be able to support you through simulated scenarios or placement opportunities.
The Level 4 IQA opens doors to a variety of roles, including:
🔹 Internal Verifier for training centres or colleges
🔹 Lead IQA or Quality Assurance Manager
🔹 Centre or Curriculum Coordinator
🔹 Apprenticeship Compliance Manager
🔹 Ofqual-compliant IQA Consultant or Freelance Verifier
🔹 Route into EQA (External Quality Assurer) roles with Awarding Bodies
✅ Experienced IQAs – Learn from experts who work in real-world quality assurance settings
✅ Tailored Support – Dedicated one-to-one guidance throughout the course
✅ Fast-Track Available – Complete in as little as 6–12 weeks
✅ Recognised Qualification – Fully accredited by an Ofqual-recognised awarding body
✅ Flexible Study Options – Online, blended, or classroom-based learning available
✅ Supportive Community – Join a network of educators, assessors, and quality professionals
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📍 Location: Harrow, Dagenham, Luton, or Online
📅 Duration: Flexible – Study at your own pace
💰 Payment Plans & Discounts Available
🌐 Take the next step in your education career—become a qualified Internal Quality Assurer today!
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