TAQA - Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
Subject: Education
This qualification is designed for practitioners who lead the internal quality assurance process within a centre or organisation and have a responsibility for managing the quality of the assessment process, practice and the performance of assessors. You may also develop systems and lead on visits from outside agencies such as awarding organisations.
Key Facts
- Attendance: One to one session with allocated tutor plus online learning material. In addition, all tuition, support and assessment will be provided in the workplace, online, by an e-portfolio and via email and telephone contact.
- Duration: 6 months
- Start dates: Start at any time
- Location: Anywhere
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements but a basic competency in English and maths will be necessary and it is expected that all assessors and quality assurance individuals have occupational competence in the areas that they are assessing in.
You will also need to be working in a role where you have responsibility for managing the quality of the assessment process, practice and performance of assessors. You may also be required to develop systems and lead on visits from outside agencies such as awarding organisations.
Course Content
During the programme you will undertake the following units:
- Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment
- Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment
- Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work in Own Area of Responsibility
Assessment
Assessment for this qualification is by a combination of written answers, work related portfolio evidence and observed assessment.
Course Fees
Course fees must be paid in full before the beginning of the course. If you have not achieved your qualification by the planned end date detailed in your individual learning plan, continued support and course access is available by paying monthly direct debit payments until certification is achieved.
Course Fee
£550 plus £110 Awarding Body Fees*.
* Awarding Body Fees are payable by all students or employers and recharged at cost and may be subject to change.
The CAW Loans2Learn scheme is a personal loan that can help you to spread the cost of your course into manageable payments. The loan can be used to fully or partially cover your course fees (but does not cover any awarding body fees, such as enrolment and examination fees). Please contact us for more information.
Sources of financial help can be found on our student finance page. Before making any financial decision it is recommended that you seek advice from an independent source, for example the Money Advice Service.
These are current figures and may be subject to change. The differences in course fees reflect the level of funding that is available as a result of government policies and priorities. These may be as a result of age, employment status, previous education achievements, or location for example, and are outside the control of CAW Business School.
What Next?
Following completion of this qualification you will have an understanding regarding internal quality assurance practice. You may wish to continue your studies and undertake another qualification within the TAQA suite.