View Unit : Internally assure the quality of assessment

Unit

Unit Reference Number

A/601/5321

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Internally assure the quality of assessment

Unit Level

Level 4

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

13.1 Teaching and Lecturing, 13.2 Direct Learning Support

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

Evidence for all learning outcomes must come from performance in the work environment. All learning outcomes in this unit must be assessed using methods appropriate to the candidate IQA’s performance. These must include:

• observation of performance

• examining products of work

• questioning

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

Simulations are not allowed.

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Be able to plan the internal quality assurance of assessment	1.1	Plan monitoring activities according to the requirements of own role
1		1.2	Make arrangements for internal monitoring activities to assure quality
2	Be able to internally evaluate the quality of assessment	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	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		3.2	Apply procedures to standardise assessment practices and outcomes
4	Be able to manage information relevant to the internal quality assurance of assessment	4.1	Apply procedures for recording, storing and reporting information relating to internal quality assurance
4		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	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

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