Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 4
Unit No:
T/601/5320
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
45 hours

Assessment Guidance

The aim of this unit is to assess knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices that underpin the internal quality assurance of assessment.All learning outcomes in this unit must be assessed using methods appropriate to the assessment of knowledge and understanding.

Aim

The aim of this unit is to assess knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices that underpin the internal quality assurance of assessment.All learning outcomes in this unit must be assessed using methods appropriate to the assessment of knowledge and understanding.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the context and principles of internal quality assurance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 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.
2

Understand how to plan the internal quality assurance of assessment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Evaluate the importance of planning and preparing internal quality assurance.
  • 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.
3

Understand techniques and criteria for monitoring the quality of assessment internally.

Assessment Criteria

  • 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.
4

Understand how to internally maintain and improve the quality of assessment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 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.
5

Understand how to manage information relevant to the internal quality assurance of assessment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Evaluate requirements for information management, data protection and confidentiality in relation to the internal quality assurance of assessment.
6

Understand the legal and good practice requirements for the internal quality assurance of assessment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 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.
  • 6.4
    Evaluate requirements for equality and diversity and, where appropriate, bilingualism, in relation to the internal quality assurance of assessment.