JFC Training College

Course overview

This qualification is designed for professionals who want to move into internal quality assurance roles within education and training. It’s perfect if you need to monitor assessment decisions, standardise practice, and ensure compliance with awarding body requirements.

It is especially suited for: Assessors looking to progress into quality assurance, Trainers wanting to oversee assessment practice, and Organisations needing qualified IQAs to meet regulatory standards

Who is this course for?

Assessors looking to progress into quality assurance. Trainers wanting to oversee assessment practice. Organisations needing qualified IQAs to meet regulatory standards.

Fees and funding

Course Fee: £650. Payment Options: Pay in full (£600). Pay a £300 deposit and spread the remaining balance in interest-free monthly installments

Full Payment
£600
Pay in full
Installment Plan
£650
Pay a £300 deposit and spread the remaining balance in interest-free monthly installments

Entry requirements

Are 19 years or older. Already hold a recognised assessor qualification (e.g., Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement). Are working in, or have access to, an assessment environment. Have good English reading, writing, and communication skills to complete assignments.

What you will learn

  • Unit 1: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internal Quality Assurance – Explore key concepts, legislation, and responsibilities in IQA.
  • Unit 2: Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment – Develop practical skills to plan, carry out, and evaluate quality assurance of assessment decisions.

Course units (2)

Mandatory units

  • Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internal Quality Assurance
  • Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment

All listed units are mandatory.

How you will learn

This course is delivered through live online tutor-led classes. You will attend 4 live sessions (2 hours each) with an experienced IQA tutor and access structured digital resources. You’ll access high-quality interactive materials, including video lectures, reading materials, and quizzes. With 24/7 access, you can learn from anywhere, on any device

Assessment

Written assignments showing understanding of principles, legislation, and responsibilities of IQA. Practical evidence: you’ll need to internally quality assure the assessment decisions of at least two different assessors, each working with at least two different learners. Portfolio of evidence demonstrating the ability to apply IQA processes effectively in practice.

Work placement

Are working in, or have access to, an assessment environment. You’ll need to internally quality assure the assessment decisions of at least two different assessors, each working with at least two different learners.

You will qualify with

  • Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF)

Careers and progression

Career options

  • Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)
  • Internal Verifier
  • Quality Assurance Officer
  • Training Centre Quality Lead

Progress on to

  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET)

Skills employers look for

  • Explaining clearly
  • Behaviour support
  • SEN awareness
  • Lesson preparation
  • Marking and feedback
  • Working with teachers
  • Assessment
  • Safeguarding
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