C&G Level 4 Award In the Internal Quality Assurance Of The Assessment Processes & Practice
This qualification is intended for those who maintain the quality of assessment from within an organisation or assessment centre.
Academic Year: 2022/23
Course Code: 10603
Campus: Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn
Study Type: Part-Time
Education Level Higher Education
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Course Structure
To achieve the award, candidates must complete a total of 12 credits from 2 mandatory units. The two units are:
- Unit 401 Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
The aim of this unit is to assess knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices that underpin the internal quality assurance of assessment - Unit 402: Internally assure the quality of assessment
The aim of this unit is to assess the IQA candidate’s performance in assuring the quality of assessment from within an organisation or assessment centre
Contact Hours
Contact Hours per week
This course will be delivered using a blended learning approach consisting of face to face and online support
Personal Study
A further 3-5 hours maximum studying and preparing assessments
Entry Requirements
- Although there are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, it is expected that candidates have achieved their Assessor qualification to demonstrate an understanding of assessment practices and principles and experience of using different assessment methods.
- Candidates should also have a quality assurance role within their assessment centre/organisation, quality assuring the work of two assessors, each with a minimum of two[MM1] candidates of their own.
English Language Requirements for International students:
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
- IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
- PTE 51 Or an approved equivalent test in English
Equivalent qualifications include:
- Grade C (or above) in GCSE English
- Successfully completion of a Level 3 Vocational Programme with assessments completed in English Language
- Essential Skills in Literacy (Level 2)
- ESOL Level 2
Tier 4 Students:
- SERC will only accept a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for issuing a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
Admissions
- Successful completion of the Admissions Process
APEL
- Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Further details on APEL can be found in the Admissions Section of our website
How will I be assessed and given feedback?
Students are assessed using a range of different methods.
These include observation of practice, candidate discussion and assessment of work products presented in a portfolio of evidence.
Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.
Where will it take me?
How will it make me more employable?
Additional Costs
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Terms & Conditions
Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.
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