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Teacher Training & Assessing

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

This knowledge-based qualification is ideal for those beginning their journey as a Quality Assurance Practitioner. It’s designed for senior teachers, trainers, or assessors who need to understand the principles and practices of internal quality assurance, but who are not yet carrying out IQA activities themselves.

The Award comprises one unit and provides a solid foundation in the theory and processes of quality assurance.

Classes take place one day per week for four weeks, followed by individual 1:1 support for up to one year to help you successfully complete your qualification.

TAQA Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

This comprehensive three-unit qualification builds on the knowledge and skills gained from the previous awards, focusing on leading internal quality assurance at a strategic level within an organisation.

Designed for experienced practitioners, this course is ideal for those who take responsibility for managing and coordinating the internal quality assurance process, including planning and sampling strategies, monitoring assessor practice, and providing guidance and support to assessment teams.

By the end of the qualification, you will have the knowledge and evidence required to effectively lead and maintain high standards of quality assurance across your organisation.

Classes will take place one day per week for four weeks, followed by personalised 1:1 support for up to one year to help you complete your qualification successfully.

Teacher Training Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Learn the practical and theoretical aspects of training and assessing in the private or public sector. This 15 week course is an introduction to training and teaching. It is suitable for current trainers and teachers or those wishing to become a trainer or teacher; as there is no requirement to be working as a trainer or teacher.

The course aims to develop knowledge and skills through the delivery of a 15 minute micro-teach activity.

Teacher Training Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

This course will prepare you with everything you need to start work in a full teaching/training role. You will learn and apply the practical and theoretical aspects of planning, teaching/training and assessing in Further and Adult Education or the private or public sector. This 30 week course is for perfect for anybody working either full or part-time in a full teacher, trainer or instructor role.

Teacher Training Level 5 Diploma in Teaching

This course will prepare you with everything you need to work as a qualified teacher in the post 14 learner sector. You will learn and apply the practical and theoretical aspects of planning, teaching/training and assessing to enable you to teach in Further Education Colleges, Sixth Form Colleges, Adult Community Learning, Privately Owned Training Providers, or Offender Learning. This is a new qualification and is the replacement for the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.