Why This Qualification Matters
Required for anyone carrying out internal verification / internal quality assurance
Ensures assessment decisions are valid, reliable, and consistent
Recognised by awarding organisations and training providers
Essential for centres delivering apprenticeships and vocational qualifications
Supports compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
What the Qualification Covers
This qualification focuses on the internal verification / IQA of workplace assessment against national occupational standards. It develops both knowledge and practical competence in monitoring, maintaining, and improving assessment quality.
Key areas include:
The context and principles of internal quality assurance
Planning internal quality assurance activity
Techniques and criteria for monitoring assessment quality
Evaluating assessment decisions and assessor performance
Managing information related to internal quality assurance
Legal, regulatory, and good practice requirements
Maintaining and improving assessment quality over time
Additional Notes
Please note that this course may be cancelled and rescheduled if no uptake is received up to 14 days prior to the course start date.
A cancellation fee of 30% will be charged for cancellations within 24 hours of the course date. Failure to attend without notice will result in a full charge.
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The course clearly explained the IQA role and expectations. The support with workplace evidence and portfolio building was extremely helpful.
Anon. Participant
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this qualification, delegates will be able to:
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Explain the principles and purpose of internal quality assurance
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Plan and carry out internal quality assurance activities
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Monitor assessors and assessment decisions effectively
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Evaluate the quality and consistency of assessment practice
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Maintain and improve internal quality assurance systems
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Manage IQA documentation and records
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Apply legal and good practice requirements when internally verifying assessment
Fees & Delivery Model
The course fee includes:
One day classroom-based training at EKGTA
All course materials
Awarding body registration and certification
Up to four assessment and portfolio-building visits
Additional visits, where required, are charged at £160 per visit.
Assessment Requirements
To achieve the qualification, delegates must:
Carry out a series of internal quality assurance activities in the workplace
Internally verify assessment decisions against national vocational standards
Monitor assessors and sampling activity
Compile and submit a portfolio of workplace evidence
Evidence must be generated through real IQA activity. Simulated evidence is not permitted.
Optional Portfolio Support
EKGTA can provide an additional portfolio development support service, offering guidance and assistance prior to submission.
Costs for this service are discussed and agreed in advance with the delegate and/or employer.
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