CMI Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance

The Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance Qualifications have been developed by Lifelong Learning UK and are the QCF replacements for the V1 qualification.

There are three Internal Quality Assurance qualifications which encourage progression, for instance the first Award is aimed at those who intend to gain an understanding of Internal Quality Assurance rather than practice as an IV. There is also a Certificate which is aimed at those who lead a team of Internal Verifiers.

The qualifications covered are:

  • CMI Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF)
  • CMI Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF)
  • CMI Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF)

 

Each qualification is summarised below with the corresponding UK and International fee, inclusive of VAT, tuition, course materials and registration with the awarding body. Further supplementary programme information is provided towards the end of the page, and in the FAQ.

Course fees can be paid in full directly via the secure payment option next to the qualification to be studied. For alternative payment methods, including monthly payment plans, see our FAQ.

 

Award
 
 
Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.

Units covered:

  • Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment

Level 4 Award in Understanding the IQA of Assessment Processes


Award
 
 
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.

Units covered:

  • Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
  • Internally assure the quality of assessment

Level 4 Award in the IQA of Assessment Processes and Practice


Certificate
 
 
Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.

Units covered:

  • Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
  • Internally assure the quality of assessment
  • Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility

Level 4 Cert Leading the IQA of Assessment Processes & Practice


 

Typical Units

Units listed above with qualification.

Duration

The length of time varies depending upon the time you can commit to studying. A basic guide:

Award:    6 – 8 weeks

Certificate:    18 – 24 weeks

Assessment

Assessment is normally via a portfolio of evidence, assessed by ET&C. This ensures you minimise time away from work and that you undertake work study which is relevant to your own organisation’s context.

Academic Equivalences

Qualifications at QCF Level 4 portray practical skills and competences that are rated in academic terms as being comparable to Higher National Certificates (HNC).

Entry Requirements

These qualifications can be offered to individuals from age 19. There are no specific entry requirements for these qualifications, but ET&C must ensure that individuals admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment.

Progression

On successful completion of a Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance qualification, a number of progression opportunities become available:

  • Enhance your professional status by upgrading your CMI membership
  • Progress to other qualifications at the same level (e.g. from Level 4 Award to Level 4 Certificate)

Please also see our portfolio of qualifications.