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Ofqual regulated · 603/2280/7Verify on the registerAwarded by Focus Awards

Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

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About this qualification

This award qualifies you to carry out the internal quality assurance of assessment within a training centre: planning a sampling strategy, observing and supporting assessors, checking assessment decisions, and maintaining records for the awarding organisation. It combines the IQA knowledge unit with a practical unit evidenced by quality-assuring real assessors. Studied online with a dedicated tutor.

Please note: this course is not eligible for government student finance (Student Loans Company funding).

At a glance

Qualification level
Level 4
Qualification type
Award
Total Qualification Time (TQT)
120 hours
Credit value
12 credits
Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
55 hours
Minimum age
19 years
Assessment method
Portfolio of written evidence plus internal quality assurance of real assessors
Awarding organisation
Focus Awards (Ofqual-regulated)
Ofqual qualification number
603/2280/7
Typical completion
2 to 4 months

Units and modules

  1. Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment

    6 credits · 45 GLH · Written assignment

  2. Internally assure the quality of assessment

    6 credits · 10 GLH · Portfolio and observed practice

What’s included

  • Registration with Focus Awards
  • All learning materials and assessment
  • IQA sampling-plan templates
  • Dedicated tutor support until you pass
  • Digital certificate on completion

Entry requirements

  • Aged 19 or over at enrolment
  • A good standard of written English (equivalent to Level 2)
  • An assessing qualification, or substantial assessing experience
  • Access to at least two assessors whose practice you can quality-assure

Awarded by Focus Awards

Focus Awards

This qualification is awarded by Focus Awards, an awarding organisation recognised and regulated by Ofqual. You can confirm the qualification, including its Ofqual number 603/2280/7, on the public register before you enrol.

View on the Ofqual register

Why choose Britannia Qualify

  • Nationally recognised

    Awarded by Focus Awards and regulated by Ofqual — recognised by employers across education and training.

  • Expert tutor support

    A dedicated tutor gives written feedback on every submission and stays with you until you pass.

  • Study at your own pace

    Fully online, no fixed timetable — built around work and other commitments.

  • Transparent pricing

    One fee covering registration, materials, assessment and certification. Pay in full or over six interest-free months.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. It is a national qualification awarded by Focus Awards and regulated by Ofqual, so it is recognised by employers across the education and training sector. You can confirm it on the Ofqual public register before you enrol.

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  • Rachael B.4 Sept 2026 · Verified purchase
    5.0

    Exactly what was required to move me into an IQA role. Clear, practical and no filler.

  • Dominic S.30 Aug 2026 · Verified purchase
    4.0

    A fair bit of reading but the feedback on my sampling rationale was detailed and I learned from it.

  • Sarah W.20 Aug 2026 · Verified purchase
    5.0

    The sampling-plan templates were genuinely useful and I still use them at work. Finished the award in six weeks.

  • Angela T.10 Aug 2026 · Verified purchase
    5.0

    The sampling plan and IQA report templates were genuinely useful. Finished the award in about six weeks alongside my day job.

  • Nabeel H.26 Jul 2026 · Verified purchase
    5.0

    Needed this to take on an IQA role. The units are practical and my tutor clearly knew the sector.

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