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Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)
Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)
The Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) is a competence-based construction NVQ delivered as GQA Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (awarded by GQA, a CITB-approved centre). Assessed entirely in your workplace via remote e-portfolio — no exams, nationwide. Popular pathways: Internal Quality Assurer / IQA, Quality Lead for Assessment. It costs £1,200 fixed with no VAT, typically takes 4–8 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 Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) is a competence-based construction NVQ delivered as GQA Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (awarded by GQA, a CITB-approved centre). Assessed entirely in your workplace via remote e-portfolio — no exams, nationwide. Popular pathways: Internal Quality Assurer / IQA, Quality Lead for Assessment.
Qualification Structure
GQA Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is built from mandatory units only. You complete both mandatory units to achieve the qualification.
Mandatory units Required — both units
You must complete both mandatory units (12 credits in total). These cover the principles and practice of internally assuring the quality of assessment. There are no optional units.
| Unit no. | Unit title | Level | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| T/601/5320 | Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment | 4 | 6 |
| A/601/5321 | Internally assure the quality of the assessment | 4 | 6 |
Qualification facts
- Qualification number (QAN): 600/0045/4
- 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 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 Internal Quality Assurer / IQA, Quality Lead for Assessment.
- Internal Quality Assurer / IQA
- Quality Lead for Assessment
Popular routes include IQA, Internal Quality Assurer, quality lead assessment. Tell us your trade and we’ll confirm the right pathway and CSCS card outcome (No standard CSCS route (quality-assurance qualification)).
What CSCS card does this NVQ lead to?
No standard CSCS route (quality-assurance qualification)
This is a quality-assurance qualification and does not lead to a standard CSCS craft card.
How the e-portfolio assessment works
- Enrol and get matched to an occupationally-competent assessor.
- Gather evidence of your real work on site — photos, videos, witness statements and a professional discussion.
- Your assessor reviews your Internal Quality Assurer / IQA / Quality Lead for Assessment evidence against the standards.
- On completion, GQA certificates your NVQ and you apply for your CSCS card.
Entry requirements
You are already working in the occupation this qualification covers, as an employee or self-employed.
To start this 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this NVQ take?
There are no exams and no fixed end date — most learners complete their e-portfolio in a matter of weeks once evidence gathering is under way.
Are there any exams?
No. This is a competence-based NVQ assessed entirely from evidence of your real work, gathered via remote e-portfolio nationwide.
Which pathway should I choose?
Pick the pathway that matches your day-to-day role — Internal Quality Assurer / IQA, Quality Lead for Assessment. Our team will confirm the best fit for your CSCS card goal.