Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance (Internal Verification and Moderation)

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In London

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    Course

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    London

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    Different dates available

It is an integral part of all recognised qualifications on the QCF and training programmes, which are assessed by centre-devised assignments. Particularly with BTEC’s as all assessment decisions are totally in the hands of centre staff. And therefore Internal Verification process checks that the standards set by the awarding body are being maintained and consistent.

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Subjects

  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality
  • Assessor
  • Quality Training
  • Quality auditing
  • Internal Auditing
  • Internal verification
  • Assessing
  • Portfolio
  • Evidence

Course programme

The Internal verification process checks that:- • all the assignment briefs or assessment tools used in every unit have been checked against the set performance criteria. • all assessment decisions made for every unit are checked against the performance criteria. • a sample of assessment decisions from every assessor are checked to ensure standards are consistent and maintained. • When sampling, the sample should ensure that: O The range of assessment decisions made is covered O The experience of the assessor is taken into account when setting the sample size O The sample size is sufficient to assure the accuracy of the assessment decisions for the whole group. O The internal verification process must be planned and documented. NB Every assignment brief is internally verified before it is given to the learners. And a sample of assessment decisions are internally verified before the work is returned back to the learners. Who is responsible? Each learner on this program is required to build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate that all the assessment criteria associated with each unit has been met. Learner’s portfolios should include a variety of evidence to suit the learners industry. Types of evidence that could be included are: As an assessor, they must ensure that all evidence presented in a portfolio is: Valid: - it should be clearly demonstrating the knowledge or skills that are set out in the assessment criteria. And should be clearly the work of the learner themselves. Reliable: - which means that it will in general, produce the same range of responses from learners, as long as they are used in similar circumstances and with similar groups of learners. Inclusive: - so that no individual learner is excluded from the opportunity to show their achievement because of their individual background or experience. Assessors must be satisfied that learners have achieved all assessment criteria relating to the unit being assessed prior to deciding the learner has completed the unit. This qualification aims to ensure that the Internal Verifier is able to: Course Content This Qualification comprises and covers: Assessment and Evidence The Internal verification assessment will require the student to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the verification process and their ability to competently verify. The Internal verification learner will be required to produce a portfolio of evidence demonstrating their ability to competently verify the work of an assessor. What are the Entry Requirements? To undertake this Award you will need to have occupational competence as determined by the sector in which you wish to work and have responsibility for at least 2 NVQ Assessors. Individuals accessing the Award must hold the A1 or an equivalent i.e D32/D33. An initial assessment will be undertaken before you enter the Award. How Long Does it Take to Achieve? The initial induction phase is over two days of classroom-based tuition. This is followed by your workplace assessments and a further two-day workshop to complete the award. The time frame for completion of the course is largely down to the candidate – but the minimum time would be ten weeks.

Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance (Internal Verification and Moderation)

Price on request