TAQA - Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

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.

Please note: As our courses include online learning components, students are required to have access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

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

£1,300

Awarding Body Fees*: £133
* these are payable by all students or employers and are recharged at cost and subject to change.

Course fees must be paid in full before the beginning of the course. A loan scheme is available, details can be found below.

CAW Loans2Learn
The CAW Loans2Learn scheme is a personal loan that can help you to spread the cost of the course into manageable payments over a period of up to 5 years. The loan can be used to fully or partially cover the course fees (but does not cover any awarding body fees, such as enrolment and examination fees). More information can be found here.

LOAN CALCULATOR
The current rate of interest for a CAW Loans2Learn is 9%. Click on the calculator icon to calculate your monthly repayment options based on different repayment term lengths.

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.

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, or applying for a supplementary or increased loan, until certification is achieved.

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 (The College of Animal Welfare Ltd).

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.