qualifi level 4 award in the external quality assurance of assessment processes and practice

Qualifi Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

At A Glance

Course Title

Qualifi Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

Course Level

Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education)

Course Credits

12 Credits

Study Method

Distance Learning or Blended Learning (on-campus)

Start Date

Every month

Course Duration

3 weeks

Awarded By

Qualifi Ltd
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Delivered By Arab Trainer Union

Qualification Titles and Codes      

These qualifications have been accredited to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and have their own unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN). This number will appear on the learner’s final certification document. Each unit with the qualification has its own RQF code.

Qualifi Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice 603/6877/9

Course Description

The purpose of this qualification is to confirm competence and expertise of professionals who maintain and improve the quality of assessment from within an organisation or assessment centre.

The Qualifi 4 Award in Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is a practical-based qualification intended for those who maintain the quality of assessment from outside an organisation or assessment centre, usually on behalf of an awarding organisation.

Qualification Purpose, Rational, Aims Outcomes

Qualification Purpose          

The purpose of this qualifications is to confirm competence and expertise of professionals who maintain and improve the quality of assessment from within an organisation or assessment centre.

The Qualifi 4 Award in Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is a practical-based qualification intended for those who maintain the quality of assessment from outside an organisation or assessment centre, usually on behalf of an awarding organisation.  

Rationale for the Awards   

The rationale of the Awards is to provide recognition for those who wish to develop their own abilities in the maintaining and improving the quality of assessment in a regulated environment. It is envisaged that all Qualifi centres will enable learners to further their knowledge of quality assurance to provide consistent, standardised assessment reports and appropriate feedback to learners.

The qualification will enable learners to become independent, self-directed learners with the tools and motivation necessary to continue learning, developing and reflecting on practice throughout their careers.

Overall Aims of the Awards             

The Awards provide the opportunity for individuals to develop and extend the knowledge and understanding they already have and apply this in another vocational area.

The Award aims for the learner to be able to:

  • assess knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices that underpin the external quality assurance of assessment;
  • assess the trainee EQA’s performance in assuring the quality of assessment from within an organisation or assessment centre.
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Access to Study       

All learners should be invited to an induction event to be introduced to the programme in detail through presentations and discussions with tutors and the centre support team.

All learners should be issued with the Award handbook, a timetable and meet their personal tutor and fellow learners. Centres should assess learners carefully to ensure that they take the right qualification and the right pathways or optional units, to allow them to progress to the next stage. 

Centres should check the qualification structures and unit combinations carefully when advising learners. Centres will need to ensure that learners have access to a full range of information, advice and guidance in order to support them in making the necessary qualification and unit choices. 

When learners are recruited, centres need to give them accurate information on the title and focus of the qualification for which they are studying.  All learners must be registered with QUALIFI within 30 days of centre registration.

Course Requirements         

Learners must complete all units and pass the appropriate mark to receive the full Award. QUALIFI will issue certificates to all successful learners through the registered centres.

Classification of Awards    

All qualifications are pass/fail. 

Decisions about the overall classification of awards are made by QUALIFI through the application of the academic and relevant course regulations. It is based on the Average Percentage Mark (APM) or, at the discretion of QUALIFI, on the basis of your overall profile and performance subject to the minimum requirements.

Further Professional Development and Training            

QUALIFI supports UK and international customers with training related to our qualifications. This support is available through a choice of training options offered through publications or through customised training at your centre.

The support we offer focuses on a range of issues including:

  • planning for the delivery of a new programme;
  • planning for assessment and grading;
  • developing effective assignments;
  • building your team and teamwork skills;
  • developing learner-centred learning and teaching approaches;
  • building in effective and efficient quality assurance systems. 
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Course Fees

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Course Content

Unit 1: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Externally Assuring the Quality of Assessment

The aim of this unit is to develop your knowledge and understanding that underpins the external quality assurance of assessment. 

Unit 2: Externally Assure the Quality of Assessmen

The aim of this unit is to develop your performance as a learning and development practitioner with responsibility for the external quality assurance of assessment.  

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