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Introduction
This suite of qualifications provides nationally recognised qualifications for candidates
whose role involves assessing competence based units or qualifications:
- ProQual Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes
and Practices
- ProQual Level 4 Certificate in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes
and Practices
The awarding organisation for these qualifications is ProQual AB. This qualification is
regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and the
Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) Regulation. The Regulated
Qualifications Framework (RQF) includes those qualifications regulated by Ofqual and CCEA
Regulation.
These qualifications have been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework
(RQF). Candidates who achieve the Level 4 Award may progress to the Level 4 Certificate or
other discipline related qualifications, such as Management.
Qualification Aims
These qualifications are aimed at those who maintain quality of assessment within
organisations or assessment centres.
Aims
- To assess knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices that underpin
the internal quality assurance of assessment.
- To assess the candidate’s performance in assuring the quality of assessment from
within an organisation or assessment centre.
- To assess performance in leading the work of a team responsible for the internal
quality assurance within an organisation or assessment centre.
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Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of
Assessment Processes and Practices
Qualification title ProQual Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance
of Assessment Processes and Practices
Ofqual qualification number 600/2163/9
Level Level 4
Guided learning hours 90
Total qualification time 120
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual
Qualification start date 01/07/11
Qualification end date
This qualification is appropriate for candidates who maintain the quality of assessment from
within an organisation or assessment centre.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but it is recommended that
candidates hold an assessor qualification, such as:
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment, or
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, or
- A1 Assess candidate performance using a range of methods, or
- D32 Assess candidate performance and D33 Assess candidate using different sources
of evidence.
Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify
any gaps and help plan the assessment.
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Qualification Structure
Candidates must complete two Mandatory units.
Mandatory Units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
T/601/5320 Understanding the principles and practices of internally
assessing the quality of assessment 4 45
A/601/5321 Internally assure the quality of assessment 4 45
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Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality
Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
Qualification title ProQual Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality
Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
Ofqual qualification number 600/2179/2
Level Level 4
Guided learning hours 115
Total qualification time 170
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual
Qualification start date 01/07/11
Qualification end date
This qualification is appropriate for candidates who are part of the internal quality
assurance processes and who lead a team of internal quality assurance staff.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but it is recommended that
candidates hold an assessor qualification, such as:
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment, or
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, or
- A1 Assess candidate performance using a range of methods, or
- D32 Assess candidate performance and D33 Assess candidate using different sources
of evidence.
Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify
any gaps and help plan the assessment.
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Qualification Structure
Candidates must complete three Mandatory units.
Mandatory Units
Unit Reference
Number Unit Title Unit
Level GLH
T/601/5320 Understanding the principles and practices of internally
assessing the quality of assessment 4 45
A/601/5321 Internally assure the quality of assessment 4 45
H/600/9674 Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility 4 25
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Recognition of Prior Learning
Candidates may request credit for non-certificated skills, knowledge or understanding
that they already possess, to avoid repetition. This is called ‘recognition of prior learning’
and is the process to follow if learners can demonstrate they meet the assessment criteria
of that particular unit.
Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved please
complete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.
Staff
Staff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and/or occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
For each competence-based unit centres must be able to provide at least one assessor and
one internal quality assurance verifier who are suitably qualified for the specific
occupational area. Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based
units or qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or verifier
qualifications, such as:
- Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
- Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
- Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
- Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and
Practices
Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
- enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
- provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
- provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
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Assessment
These qualifications are competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of
competence described in the units. The qualifications must be assessed internally assessed
by an appropriately experienced and qualified assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their
achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – observation report by assessor
– assignments/projects/reports
– professional discussion
– witness testimony
– candidate product
– worksheets
– record of oral and written questioning
– Recognition of Prior Learning
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to
do.
Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning
outcome has been achieved.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria are included in this document from page 11
onwards.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres
are made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair
assessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.
Adjustments to Assessment
Adjustments to standard assessment arrangements are made on the individual needs of
candidates. ProQual’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Special Consideration Policy sets
out the steps to follow when implementing reasonable adjustments and special
considerations and the service that ProQual provides for some of these arrangements.
Centres should contact ProQual for further information or queries about the contents of the
policy.
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Results Enquiries and Appeals
All enquiries relating to assessment or other decisions should be dealt with by centres, with
reference to ProQual’s Enquiries and Appeals Procedures.
Certification
Candidates who achieve the requirements for qualifications will be awarded:
- A certificate listing all units achieved, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes
and Practices
ProQual Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
Processes and Practices
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the requirements for a qualification. All certificates will be
issued to the centre for successful candidates.
Unit certificates
If a candidate does not achieve all of the units required for a qualification, the centre may
claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units achieved.
Replacement certificates
If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.
Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has
been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement
certificates.
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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Unit T/601/5320: Understanding the principles and
practices of internally assessing the quality of assessment
The aim of this unit is to assess knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices
that underpin the internal quality assurance of assessment.
Learning Outcomes – the learner will Assessment Criteria
- Understand the context and principles of
internal quality assurance
1.1 Explain the functions of internal quality
assurance in learning and development
1.2 Explain the key concepts and principles
of the internal quality assurance of
assessment
1.3 Explain the roles of practitioners
involved in the internal and external
quality assurance process
1.4 Explain the regulations and
requirements for internal quality
assurance in own area of practice
- Understand how to plan the internal quality
assurance of assessment
2.1 Evaluate the importance of planning and
preparing internal quality assurance
activities
2.2 Explain what an internal quality
assurance plan should contain
2.3 Summarise the preparations that need
to be made for internal quality
assurance, including:
- information collection
- communications
- administrative arrangements
- resources
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Learning Outcomes – the learner will Assessment Criteria
- Understand techniques and criteria for
monitoring the quality of assessment
internally
3.1 Evaluate different techniques for
sampling evidence of assessment,
including use of technology
3.2 Explain the appropriate criteria to use
for judging the quality of the assessment
process
- Understand how to internally maintain and
improve the quality of assessment
4.1 Summarise the types of feedback,
support and advice that assessors may
need to maintain and improve the
quality of assessment
4.2 Explain standardisation requirements in
relation to assessment
4.3 Explain relevant procedures regarding
disputes about the quality of assessment
- Understand how to manage information
relevant to the internal quality assurance of
assessment
5.1 Evaluate requirements for information
management, data protection and
confidentiality in relation to the internal
quality assurance of assessment
- Understand the legal and good practice
requirements for the internal quality
assurance of assessment
6.1 Evaluate legal issues, policies and
procedures relevant to the internal
quality assurance of assessment,
including those for health, safety and
welfare
6.2 Evaluate different ways in which
technology can contribute to the
internal quality assurance of assessment
6.3 Explain the value of reflective practice
and continuing professional
development in relation to internal
quality assurance
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Learning Outcomes – the learner will Assessment Criteria
6.4 Evaluate requirements for equality and
diversity and, where appropriate,
bilingualism, in relation to the internal
quality assurance of assessment
Assessment
All learning outcomes in this unit must be assessed using methods appropriate to the
assessment of knowledge and understanding.
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence for all the assessment criteria.
However, one piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one
learning outcome or assessment criterion.
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Unit A/601/5321:
Internally assure the quality of assessment
The aim of this unit is to assess the IQA candidate’s performance in assuring the quality of
assessment from within an organisation or assessment centre.
Learning Outcomes – the learner will Assessment Criteria
- Be able to plan the internal quality
assurance of assessment
1.1 Plan monitoring activities according to
the requirements of own role
1.2 Make arrangements for internal
monitoring activities to assure quality
- Be able to internally evaluate the quality of
assessment
2.1 Carry out internal monitoring activities
to quality requirements
2.2 Evaluate assessor expertise and
competence in relation to the
requirements of their role
2.3 Evaluate the planning and preparation of
assessment processes
2.4 Determine whether assessment
methods are safe, fair, valid and reliable
2.5 Determine whether assessment
decisions are made using the specified
criteria
2.6 Compare assessor decisions to ensure
they are consistent
- Be able to internally maintain and improve
the quality of assessment
3.1 Provide assessors with feedback, advice
and support, including professional
development opportunities, which help
them to maintain and improve the
quality of assessment
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Learning Outcomes – the learner will Assessment Criteria
3.2 Apply procedures to standardise
assessment practices and outcomes
- Be able to manage information relevant to
the internal quality assurance of
assessment
4.1 Apply procedures for recording, storing
and reporting information relating to
internal quality assurance
4.2 Follow procedures to maintain
confidentiality of internal quality
assurance information
- Be able to maintain legal and good practice
requirements when internally monitoring
and maintaining the quality of assessment
5.1 Apply relevant policies, procedures and
legislation in relation to internal quality
assurance, including those for health,
safety and welfare
5.2 Apply requirements for equality and
diversity and, where appropriate,
bilingualism, in relation to internal
quality assurance
5.3 Critically reflect on own practice in
internally assuring the quality of
assessment
5.4 Maintain the currency of own expertise
and competence in internally assuring
the quality of assessment
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Assessment
Evidence for all learning outcomes must come from performance in the work environment.
All learning outcomes in this unit must be assessed using methods appropriate to the
candidate IQA’s performance. These must include:
- observation of performance
- examining products of work
- questioning
Direct evidence of this kind may be supplemented, where necessary, by discussion,
reflective accounts or witness testimony.
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence for all of the assessment criteria.
Holistic assessment is encouraged and one piece of evidence may be used to meet the
requirements of more than one learning outcome or assessment criterion.
Evidence must come from the candidate’s performance in the work environment. There
must be evidence of the candidate monitoring a minimum of two assessors, each with a
minimum of two candidates of their own, through components of a qualification.
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Unit H/600/9674: Plan, allocate and monitor work in own
area of responsibility
The aim of this unit is to assess performance in leading the work of a team responsible for
the internal quality assurance within an organisation or assessment centre.
Learning Outcomes – the learner will Assessment Criteria
- Be able to produce a work plan for own
area of responsibility
1.1 Explain the context in which work is to
be undertaken
1.2 Identify the skills base and the resources
available
1.3 Examine priorities and success criteria
needed for the team
1.4 Produce a work plan for own area of
responsibility
- Be able to allocate and agree
responsibilities with team members.
2.1 Identify team members’ responsibilities
for identified work activities
2.2 Agree responsibilities and SMART
(Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Realistic and Time-bound) objectives
with team members.
- Be able to monitor the progress and quality
of work in own area of responsibility and
provide feedback
3.1 Identify ways to monitor progress and
quality of work
3.2 Monitor and evaluate progress against
agreed standards and provide feedback
to team members
- Be able to review and amend plans of work
for own area of responsibility and
communicate changes
4.1 Review and amend work plan where
changes are needed
4.2 Communicate changes to team
members
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Assessment
All learning outcomes in this unit must be assessed using methods appropriate to the
candidate IQA’s performance. These must include:
- observation of performance
- examining products of work
- questioning.
Direct evidence of this kind may be supplemented, where necessary, by discussion,
reflective accounts or witness testimony.
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence for all the assessment criteria.
Holistic assessment is encouraged and one piece of evidence may be used to meet the
requirements of more than one learning outcome or assessment criterion.
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