If you want to become an IQA or IV (Internal Verifier), then you will need to gain this Internal Quality Assurance Qualification.
This is an online distance learning course for those who wish to check the quality standards of assessors. The full certificate is aimed at those who are responsible for other IQA’s and those who manage the Internal Quality Assurance Strategy.
On successful completion you will achieve the FutureQuals Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice which will qualify you to be a lead IQA.

Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Qualification Units

Unit 1: Principles and Practices of Internal Quality Assurance

The Essential Knowledge Base. This is a theory-based unit designed for those who need a comprehensive understanding of the IQA landscape without necessarily practising it. It covers the core mechanics of quality management, including planning, monitoring criteria, and legal compliance.

Best for: Managers or those looking for an introductory oversight of quality systems.
Assessment: Achievement is demonstrated through written assignments and evidence of theoretical understanding.
Note: Completing this unit alone provides the knowledge but does not certify you to practice as an Internal Quality Assurer.

Unit 2: Conducting Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment

The Practical Practitioner Unit. This unit is where the theory is put into action. It is designed for professionals who will be actively quality-assuring assessment practices within their organisation. By combining Unit 1 and Unit 2, you achieve the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (12 Credits).

Assessment: Evaluation is based on your real-world performance. This includes observations, examining work products, and professional discussions.
Requirement: To complete this unit, you must be able to monitor a minimum of two assessors, each with at least two candidates of their own.

Unit 3: Leading the Internal Quality Assurance Process

The Leadership & Management Unit, aimed at senior staff, focuses on the strategic side of quality. It covers planning work allocations, monitoring team progress, and providing structured feedback to other IQAs. When combined with Units 1 and 2, this leads to the prestigious Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices.

Best for: Quality Nominees, Lead IQAs, and Training Managers.
Requirement: You must currently be in a position where you manage a team of IQA staff to gather the necessary evidence for this unit.

Qualification Title	Units Required	Role Suitability
L4 Award (Theory)	Unit 1	Managers/Observers
L4 Award (Practitioner)	Unit 1 & 2	Active Internal Verifiers
L4 Certificate (Lead IQA)	Unit 1, 2 & 3	Quality Leads & Team Managers

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Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance

Name: Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance
Price: 300 GBP
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£300.00

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You must hold an assessor qualification and be occupationally competent in your area of expertise.
You will need access to a minimum of two assessors who are working with a minimum of two learners each.
You will need to be observed once with one of your assessors. You can do this by arranging for a competent person who holds an Assessor and IQA qualification to observe you, or we will observe you via video evidence.
At present, the registration period for this qualification, set by the Awarding Organisation, is 1 year for the Certificate, 6 months for the Awards. You can pay for an extention as long as your registration is still “live”. You will be sent an invoice for the fee set by Footstep Training. If you fail to pay within 14 days or your course expires, you will need to pay the full course fee again, which will be the current price on the website. Note- if you select the 6-month study option, you will only be permitted 6-months to achieve.
You can also complete units in isolation if you do not require the full certificate.
Unit 1 – Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment. This unit covers the knowledge and theory of quality assurance. This unit can be completed on its own if you just required the knowledge, or with the units below. Some awarding organisations only require you to have this unit certificate to be able to internal quality assure/verify the qualifications.
Unit 2- Internally assure the quality of assessment. This unit will qualify you to internally quality assure/verify qualifications and will give you the competency to do so. This is the most popular and common qualification you will need to work as an IQA or IV.
Unit 3- Plan, allocate, and monitor work in own area of responsibility. This unit will qualify you to plan internally quality assurance activities for other IQA’s and for an organisation. This will qualify you to work as a lead IQA or IV.
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