Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 4
Unit No:
A/601/5321
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
45 hours

Assessment Guidance

All learning outcomes in this unit must be assessed using methods appropriate to the IQA
trainee’s performance. These must include:
- observation of performance;
- examining products of work;and
- questioning.

Direct evidence of this kind may be supplemented,where necessary, by professional discussion, reflective accounts or witness testimony.

Simulations are not allowed.

Remote observation is not acceptable for assessment of IQAs; in other words the assessor and the trainee IQA must be in the same location at the same time.
when observations are being carried out.

Aim

The aim of this unit is to assess the trainee IQA’s performance in assuring the quality of
assessment from within an organisation or assessment centre.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to plan the internal quality assurance of assessment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Plan monitoring activities according to the requirements of own role.
  • 1.2
    Make arrangements for internal monitoring activities to assure quality.
2

Be able to internally evaluate the quality of assessment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 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.
3

Be able to internally maintain and improve the quality of assessment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Provide assessors with feedback, advice and support, including professional development opportunities, which help them to maintain and improve the quality of assessment.
  • 3.2
    Apply procedures to standardise assessment practices and outcomes.
4

Be able to manage information relevant to the internal quality assurance of assessment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 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.
5

Be able to maintain legal and good practice requirements when internally monitoring and maintaining the quality of assessment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 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.