Who Is This Course For?
This City & Guilds Level 4 Award is ideal for:
- Qualified dental nurses who already hold an Assessor qualification
- Professionals looking to progress into Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) roles within the dental or wider healthcare education sector
- Learners who are self-motivated, self-funded, and committed to career progression
Course Summary
- Qualification Title: Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
- Accrediting Body: City & Guilds
- Duration: 13 Weeks (Induction + 12 Weekly Sessions)
- Format: Live, online sessions via Microsoft Teams + digital learning resources
- Class Size: Small group teaching (Approx. 12–14 learners)
- Cost: £1,198.80 (inc. VAT, City & Guilds registration, and certification)
Course Schedule
- Start Date: Tuesday 9th September 2025 (Induction)
- End Date: Tuesday 2nd December 2025
- Frequency: 1 evening session per week,
Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Live Online) - Session Length: 2.5 hours
- Delivery Mode: Online via Microsoft Teams
- Support: One-to-one and class-based tutor guidance throughout
Course Content: What You’ll Learn
You will complete two core units aligned with the City & Guilds IQA standards:
- Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment (Unit 401)
Gain a thorough foundation in IQA principles, legal obligations, and quality assurance strategies. - Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment (Unit 402)
Apply real-world IQA techniques including assessor support, sampling plans, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications that will be gained by completing the
Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.
Upon successful completion of this programme the learner will be awarded the following:
- Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (City & Guilds Accredited)
Accreditation No: 501/1678/2
- Type: Credit-based Qualification
- Credits: 12
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 90
- Total Qualification Time (TQT): 120 hours
- Certification Valid Until: 31st July 2029
Assessment Approach
- Portfolio-Based Assessment tailored to your workplace setting
- Observation & Evidence Sampling—coordinated in partnership with your employer
- Practical tasks, reflections, and case studies demonstrating IQA competency in action
Skills & Knowledge You’ll Develop
- Legal and best practice requirements in IQA
- Evaluating and supporting assessor performance
- Sampling methods and recording systems
- Strategies for continuous improvement and quality control
- Effective monitoring, mentoring, and standardisation techniques
Why Choose This Course?
✔️ Recognised and respected City & Guilds qualification
✔️ Flexible evening classes that fit around your work schedule
✔️ Designed for IQA in any industry
✔️ Expert tutors with experience in IQA across a range of different industries
✔️ A direct route into IQA employment roles once qualified
