Qualification Specification
NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal QualityAssurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
About these qualifications
This qualification is designed for those who currently work, or wish to work in the field of assessment and internal quality assurance.
This is designed to support the Assessment and Quality Assurance of all Apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
Qualification objectives
The objectives of this qualification are to provide the essential knowledge and understanding that quality assurance staff need, and offer additional units that describe competent practice.
This approach gives flexibility and a greater potential to meet the needs of aspiring quality assurance staff. Achieving these qualifications
This qualification consists of 3 units.
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
To achieve this qualification, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units as detailed in this qualification specification.
Learners who aren’t successful can resubmit work within the registration period; however, a charge may apply. A partial certificate can be requested for learners who don’t achieve their full qualification but who have achieved at least one whole unit.
Entry guidance
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 helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 3 qualification.
Entry is at the discretion of Hunters Global Limited. We are responsible for ensuring that this qualificationis appropriate for the age and ability of learners. We need to make sure that learners can fulfil the requirements of the learning outcomes and comply with the relevant literacy, numeracy and health and safety aspects of this qualification.
Assessment and quality assurance
How the qualification is assessed
All units are internally assessed by your Tutor or Assessor using a portfolio of evidence using different range of assessment methods such as Observation, Questioning, Professional Discussion, RPL, Product of Work etc
Internal assessment
Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence generated from appropriate assessment tasks which demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes associated with each unit. On completion of each unit learners must declare that the work produced is their own and the Assessor must countersign this. Examples of suitable evidence for the portfolio for each unit are provided in Section 2.
Internally assessed work should be completed by the learner in accordance with the qualification specification. A representative number of assessment hours should be timetabled into the scheme of work. Internal assessment hours must be administered outside of scheduled teaching and learning hours and should be supervised and assessed by the Tutor. Assessment activities can be integrated throughout, although separate from the teaching of the unit and do not have to take place directly at the end of the unit.
Any work submitted for internal assessment must be completed during scheduled assessment hours in accordance with the scheme of work, and must be authenticated and attributable to the learner. The Tutor must be satisfied that the work produced is the learner’s own and the learner must declare that the work is their own.
Presenting evidence
Written
Written evidence may be presented in word-processed or handwritten form. Audio-visual content
(videos, pictures, drawings, audio) may also be used.
Tables, graphs and spreadsheets may be produced using appropriate ICT.
Any copied material must be suitably acknowledged, and quotations must be clearly marked and a reference provided wherever possible to ensure that learner work can be authenticate
Recorded
Where audio-visual evidence of multiple learners is used, centers must ensure that each learner being assessed is clearly visible and can be identified by the Quality Assurer.
The recorded evidence should allow the learner to demonstrate the learning outcomes clearly but should only show work relevant to what is being assessed. For example, if a performance/participation is doneas part of a group, the Quality Assurer will need to be able to see how each learner being assessed has contributed and met the learning outcomes.
To help our Quality Assurers to identify clearly when a learner is performing/participating we recommend including the following information:
The exact start and finish times so that the Quality Assurer can go straight to that spot on the tape/recording a running order list and a description of each learner,
Information about where the performance/recorded evidence took place
What type of audience they were performing to (if applicable).
Centers must also ensure that the camera and microphone are set up in a suitable place to ensure good quality audio. This will allow the Quality Assurer to hear both the learner(s) and the Assessor (if applicable)
What does this qualification cover?
These qualification is developed for those who currently work, or wish to work in the field of assessment and internal quality assurance. 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.
Who is it suitable for?
This could also be undertaken by
Individuals who are not currently working as an IQA but can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessment practice requirements, of the qualification
Individuals currently working as IQAs and meet to the requirements of assessment and moderation practice.
How many credits are required to complete it?
Learners must achieve a minimum of 17 credits to gain this qualification.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
Learners can usually complete the qualification within 8 - 12 weeks.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
Career opportunities
Upon completion, learners can enter either work as a Lead Quality Assurer in a Training Centre or a Higher Education College.
Course Start Date
TBC
The classroom sessions will run for 5 -6 weeks
You will be required to attend the classroom sessions 1 Saturday per week - 4 hour per week
Additional support is provided outside the classroom as required
Location
London Docklands – Royal Victoria on the DLR
Waterfront Studios, 1 Dock Road, London, E161AH
Cost £799
Included in the price a free 1-hour consultation – Career advice and job opportunities
We work closely with many education and training organization and can assist you throughout the course if you require assistance in finding organizations to do your observation and assessment practical requirements
Recruitment
At Hunters Global Consultancy Limited we partner with leading organisations to help you find the perfect career move.
Our client base range from small start up companies to large international institutions.
We place candidates not only in the UK but also internationally.
We work within education and training sector but also work with the IT space as well