This Level 4 OTHM certificate develops the knowledge, skills and leadership capability required to internally assure assessment quality, support assessors, manage quality systems, and lead internal...
This regulated Level 4 qualification is designed for internal quality assurance practice in education and training and combines knowledge-based and practical units with mandatory study only.
Ofqual regulated OTHM qualification
3 mandatory units
18 total credits
180 Total Qualification Time (TQT)
115 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Pass/Fail grading with coursework and portfolio evidence
The OTHM Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is designed to develop learners’ understanding of the theory and practice related to internal quality assurance roles in education. It provides the underpinning knowledge needed to operate effectively in quality assurance and strengthens competence in planning, accountability and performance improvement.
Develops knowledge and understanding of internal quality assurance theory and practice
Supports effective performance in education quality assurance roles
Builds planning, monitoring and accountability skills
Combines knowledge-based and practice-based mandatory units
Prepares learners to lead internal quality assurance practitioners
Supports wider roles in education administration and management
This qualification develops the official knowledge and practice outcomes required to understand, carry out and lead internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice.
Understand the context and principles of internal quality assurance
Understand how to plan the internal quality assurance of assessment
Understand how to internally maintain and improve the quality of assessment
Understand the legal and practice requirements for internal quality assurance of assessment
Be able to internally evaluate, maintain and improve the quality of assessment
Be able to plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility
This course is suitable for learners involved in assessment and quality assurance who want to develop their practice or progress into leadership within internal quality assurance.
Current or aspiring internal quality assurers
Assessors progressing into IQA leadership responsibilities
Learning and development practitioners with quality assurance duties
Staff responsible for monitoring assessment quality
Team leaders in education or training quality systems
Professionals seeking development in education administration or management
OTHM does not specify formal entry requirements for this qualification, but centres must ensure learners are suitable for Level 4 study and assessment.
Learners must normally be aged 18 or above and have sufficient capability to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Learners studying in English who are not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency
Assessment is centre-based and evidence-led, with all units requiring learners to meet every learning outcome and assessment criterion to achieve a pass.
All units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM
Assessment methods for the qualification are coursework and portfolio of evidence
The knowledge unit is assessed through an essay or case study of approximately 3500 words, while the leadership unit is assessed through reports and work-based planning documents
The practice unit is assessed through a reflective account of work, observation of performance, work products and witness testimony, including internal quality assurance of a minimum of two assessors
Successful completion of this Level 4 qualification supports academic and professional progression in quality assurance, education and related leadership pathways.
Progress to relevant qualifications at Level 5
Develop into an internal quality assurance role or a more senior IQA position
Lead a team of internal quality assurance practitioners
Progress into wider education administration, management or university progression routes where applicable
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