Level 4 Award in the Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA)
£595 vat inc.
This qualification has been developed for qualified and experienced teachers who undertake formal observations of colleagues delivering teaching or training sessions particularly those who manage a team of observers.
Learners will develop skills and knowledge in undertaking teaching, training and learning session observations and post observation feedback processes. Individuals who already have observation experience will still benefit considerably from completion of this course and the achievement of the qualification because it provides recognition of their skills.
The qualification contains one mandatory unit: ‘Observation of Teaching and Learning’. This unit covers a range of topics including different types of observations that can be undertaken, using judgement criteria, observation protocols, giving observation feedback and moderation procedures after observations.
Personal Tutor
Full support for the duration of your course from an experienced teacher
Study From Home
Everything you need to complete your course from home in your own time
Prompt Feedback
We will receive detailed feedback on each assignment no later than 4 days.
Flexible Observations
We do not need to visit you in person, you can use an expert witness in your workplace to sign off your observation reports
No Extra or Hidden Costs
We don’t charge for certificates or any other support provided
Course Duration
Finish in 8-12 weeks or take 12 months, it’s down to you
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Step one:
You will need to purchase the course and you can either pay in full or instalments. Click here
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Step two:
Your personal tutor will be in touch via email to introduce themselves and get you registered.
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Step three:
You will work through your assignments online which will be marked by your tutor with feedback provided. There are no exams.
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Step four:
Once you have completed all the units you will be awarded your certificate.
Fully remote course delivered via distance learning.
How does the course work?
The qualification is assessed through the completion of written assignments and undertaking three separate lesson observations on colleagues you work with. You will also be required to write an Observation Report for each observation you undertake and take part in a standardisation or moderation meeting with colleagues, in relation to your observations.
You must be able to conduct three observations on three different colleagues during your time on the qualification. The observations each must last for one hour and you must complete an Observation Report for each observation.
Once you have completed your course you will receive a hard copy and digital copy of your certificate. There are no additional fees for certificates except for replacement hard copies which will cost £30.
GLH 60
Credit Value 20
Observation of Teaching and Learning
The learner will understand the purposes and possible impacts of a range of observation types. Know how to prepare for, conduct observations and feedback in an ethical manner. Be able to make, standardise and moderate judgements. Be able to report on observed sessions in a format appropriate to context and situation.
Learners must be qualified and experienced teachers. It is essential that learners have good English language skills and are expected to have good written and verbal English e.g. at or above GCSE Grade C, a good understanding of teaching and learning skills, and how learning takes place.
It is also essential that learners have a good understanding of:
The qualification is suitable for learners of 19 years of age and above.
Yes, you can use our finance partner Payl8r to spread the cost of your course up to 12 months. You will only receive your certificate once payment has been made in full.
Yes, you must be able to conduct three observations on three different colleagues during your time on the qualification. The observations each must last for one hour and you must complete an Observation Report for each observation.
You will access our online learning platform where you will find all the learning materials and resources. You will make your way through the assignments which will be marked by your personal tutor. There is no need for any face to face learning or observations by us.
If you are using your own learners then your expert witness will sign off any evidence based tasks or observations. When using our learners you will choose assessment methods that don’t involve face to face observations.
You will have your own personal tutor for the duration of the course, you will be able to email them and arrange calls for further support. Even though this is a self study course you will have one to one support whenever you need it.
On Average learners take around 4-6 months to complete the course but some finish it sooner and others take longer. It really comes down to how much time you can put in. You will have 12 months to complete your course. We will be able to discuss an extension beyond 12 months and there may be admin fees applied to continue.
We have a 14 day full refund policy from the date you purchase your course. Once this period has ended course fees are payable in full.
£595 vat inc.
