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Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes (IQA)
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes (IQA)
The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes (IQA) is a competence-based construction NVQ awarded by GQA (a CITB-approved centre). Assessed entirely in your workplace via remote e-portfolio — no exams, nationwide. It costs £1,200 fixed with no VAT, typically takes 6–10 weeks with assessment carried out remotely or on site from your normal work — no exams, no classroom.
Price
£1,200
£1,200
Qualification Overview
The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes (IQA) is a competence-based construction NVQ awarded by GQA (a CITB-approved centre). Assessed entirely in your workplace via remote e-portfolio — no exams, nationwide.
Qualification Structure
The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes (IQA) is built from mandatory and optional units. You complete all mandatory units, plus optional units chosen to match your pathway.
Mandatory units Required — all 2
You must complete all 2 mandatory units.
| Unit no. | Unit title | Level | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| T/601/5320 | assessment | 4 | 6 |
| A/601/5321 | Internally assure the quality of the assessment | 4 | 6 |
Qualification facts
- Qualification number (QAN): 600/3823/8
- Total credits: 12
- Assessment method: Portfolio of Evidence (workplace observation, witness testimony, professional discussion and knowledge questions)
Available pathway
This qualification is delivered as GQA Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice — a single competence-based NVQ with a choice of specialist pathways. You qualify in the pathway that matches the work you already do on site, assessed by remote e-portfolio. Available pathways include Assurance of Assessment Practice, Internal Verifier (IQA).
- Assurance of Assessment Practice
- Internal Verifier (IQA)
Popular routes include quality assurance of assessment, internal verifier, iqa. Tell us your trade and we’ll confirm the right pathway and CSCS card outcome (No standard CSCS route (quality-assurance qualification)).
Entry requirements
You supervise others: planning work, allocating it, and checking it meets the standard.
To start Level 4 qualification you need:
- A relevant job to be assessed in. This is a competence qualification, so you must have access to real work of the right type while you are registered. No workplace, no evidence.
- Proof of identity — a passport, driving licence or similar, as the awarding body requires.
- A National Insurance number, so we can obtain your Unique Learner Number.
- Enough English to explain your work to your assessor and to talk through your evidence.
- A device with a camera — a phone is fine. Evidence is photos and short videos of your own work, uploaded to your e-portfolio.
You do not need: any prior qualification, any classroom attendance, or to sit an exam. Assessment is entirely in your workplace via a remote e-portfolio, nationwide.
Tell us about any support need, disability or learning difficulty when you enrol and we will arrange reasonable adjustments — it does not affect whether you can take the qualification.
The awarding body sets the final entry criteria for each qualification. If you are not sure whether your current role gives you the right evidence, ask us before you book — we would rather tell you honestly than register you for something you cannot complete.
What card does this NVQ lead to?
CSCS card route
This IQA qualification is for those quality-assuring assessment. It does not map to a CSCS card route.
Your NVQ pathway
- Level 2 Skilled
- Level 3 Advanced
- Level 4 Supervisor
- Level 5 Senior Supervisor
- Level 6 Manager
IQA sits outside the trade/management NVQ pathway.
How the e-portfolio assessment works
- Enrol and be assigned a dedicated occupational assessor.
- Gather workplace evidence — photos, videos, witness statements — via our online portal.
- Complete a professional discussion and observations against the 600/3823/8 standards.
- Certification, then apply to CSCS for your card.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes (IQA) NVQ take?
Most learners complete in 6–10 weeks, depending on how quickly workplace evidence is gathered.
Are there any exams?
No. This is a competence-based qualification assessed through workplace evidence, observation and professional discussion.
Is funding available?
CITB-registered employers can claim an achievement grant. See our funding guide for details.