Quality Assurance

The NCFE CACHE Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (501/0889/X) is intended for those who maintain the quality of assessment from within an organisation or assessment centre. It has been designed:

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• For individuals who are currently practising as internal quality assurers or a professional development qualification for managers, HR or quality assurance personnel

• For individuals who are carrying out quality assurance in most learning environments including FE, Adult Continuing Learning, Employers and Third Sector

• For individuals who are carrying out quality assurance in all occupational sectors

• For individuals working in accredited learning OR non-accredited learning (where people may assess performance but do not assess for a qualification).

• For individuals who have already achieved some Education & Training or Learning & Development units that can be carried forward into this qualification

• For individuals who have completed some introduction to training qualifications

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LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION/SKILL LEVEL

Level 4 learning would include:

• A planned approach to reading and research relating to principles, theories and practice

• Evidencing a coherent view of the role

• Evidence of a reflective approach

• Reflection on own practise grounded upon reading

• Consideration of how professional values impact on working in your area

• A style of presentation that involves adequate referencing to essential sources (Harvard Referencing)

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Mandatory units

• Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment (T/601/5320)

• Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment (A/601/5321)

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PREREQUISITES/BEFORE THE COURSE

• You must be a minimum of 19 years old

• Good reading & writing skills in English

• Knowledge of the subject you wish to internally verify

• It is recommended that learners hold one of the following qualifications prior to enrolling:

  • Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment

  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

  • A1: Assess candidate performance using a range of methods

  • D32/D33: Assess candidate’s performance/assess candidates using a different range of methods

• You must be working with at least 2 assessors in your organisation

• Complete our Enrolment Form

• Photographic proof of identification [Any 1 of the following]

  • Valid Passport  or VISA (any nationality)

  • Signed UK Photo Card Driving Licence

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CERTIFICATE TITLE

• Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice 

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POSSIBLE RESULTS

• PASS – (If there is anything that needs amendments on your theory assignments, the assessor will give you action points with guidance on how to achieve them in the next go! Once you are done with your theory assignments, you will be observed internally quality assuring 2 assessors in your organisation. Once this is done, you will be more than ready to be certificated!)

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DELIVERY METHODS

The course would involve:

• Online learning platform with materials

• Videos clearly explaining the concepts around Education & Training

• Analytical reading texts

• Tutor/Assessor

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HOW TO SIGN UP

You will need to complete our enrolment form and payment details will be sent to you.  Once received a member of the team will contact you, to answer any questions you may have.

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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ENROLMENT?

1. Submit your enrolment form and get sent further details  to begin your course

2. Make a payment (Invoice will be sent via email).

3. We’ll process your application, send you welcome correspondence including your login details. A tutor will be assigned to support you through your course.

4. Receive email reminders when your work is due.

5. Your work will be marked and returned to you within 7 days, after submission.

6. Once you’ve submitted and completed your work, we’ll apply for your certificate.