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  • Level: 4
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Start Date: 13 April 2026
  • Duration: 4 weeks - 1 year
  • Time: Friday – 13:30-16:30

About the course

The Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance is a comprehensive qualification designed for practitioners who want to progress into leading and coordinating quality assurance processes within their organisation. Building on the knowledge developed in earlier TAQA qualifications, this course extends your understanding to a strategic level, focusing on managing, supporting, and improving assessment practice across teams.

This three‑unit qualification is ideal for individuals who are responsible for, or moving into roles that involve:

  • Planning and implementing internal quality assurance strategies
  • Monitoring assessor performance and sampling assessment decisions
  • Supporting and guiding assessors to maintain high‑quality practice
  • Ensuring assessment processes meet organisational and regulatory standards
  • Professional discussion
  • Observation in the classroom

When you apply for this course, a member of our TAQA team will contact you to discuss the most suitable route and help you select the modules that best meet the needs of your employer and workplace. This ensures your learning is relevant, tailored and aligned to real‑world practice.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above, or an equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills qualification. You must also be currently employed in an IQA role to provide the necessary evidence for the programme.

How much does it cost?

£390-£960

Contact Us or call our Admissions Team 01279 868100 to get the most up-to-date info on fees and the financial support that may be available to you. Please note: all information is accurate at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.

Who is it suitable for?

Our Level 4 TAQA qualification is designed for teachers, trainers and vocational experts who want to develop the skills and confidence to internally quality assure in their specialist subject area.

Core modules

  • Understand the context and principles of internal quality assurance 
  • Understand how to plan the IQA of assessment 
  • Understand the techniques and criteria for monitoring the quality of assessment internally
  • Understand how to internally maintain and improve the quality of assessment 
  • Understand how to manage information relevant to the IQA of assessment
  • Understand legal and good practice requirements for the IQA of assessment  

How will I be assessed?

Written responses to an assignment will be captured in an e portfolio system, which also provide online assessment decisions and feedback. A professional discussion will also be required.  A CPD record and reflective journal will need to be completed.

I'm interested. What should I do now?

When you apply for this course, a member of our TAQA team will contact you to discuss the most suitable route and help you select the modules that best meet the needs of your employer and workplace. This ensures your learning is relevant, tailored and aligned to real‑world practice.

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