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Level 4 Award in Understanding External Quality Assurance

Male Student

Course Overview

The Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is perfectly suited for individuals with an IQA qualification looking to advance into external quality assurance roles. This qualification lays the solid groundwork for further skill enhancement and aligns with the requirements of Awarding Organisations.

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This course, being a theory-based module, necessitates proficient reading and writing skills in English. Additionally, candidates should have a strong grasp of the subject area they intend to assess.

Course Duration

This course is a self study course and comprises of approximately 45 study hours in total to complete,.

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As this course is a self study course, it allows you to determine your own pace. 

Course Content

  • The context and principles of external quality assurance

  • How to plan the external quality assurance of assessment

  • How to externally evaluate the quality of assessment and internal quality assurance

  • How to externally maintain and improve the quality of assessment

  • How to manage information relevant to the external quality assurance of assessment

  • The legal and good practice requirements for the external quality assurance of assessment.

Assessment

The assessment for this qualification includes the following activities:

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  1. One essay

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This is the only assessment requirement for this course.

Qualification

Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn the Level 4 Award in Understanding External Quality Assurance.

 

The course is delivered by an SME Academy strategic partner who are approved by a recognised Awarding Organisation. 

Cost

The cost of the Self-Study Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training is £325.

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