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Sport Structures - Sport Education and Training

1st4sport Level 3 qualification

Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

Develop the knowledge and practical skills to internally quality assure assessment within your specialist subject.

Format
Online classroom
Taught session
One day
Minimum age
18
Price
£495 per person
Course overview

Move into internal quality assurance

Explore why internal quality assurance matters and how its principles are put into practice. You will learn how to check and support the quality of assessment through the role of an internal verifier.

Live virtual classroom sessions with an experienced tutor and assessor are followed by practical tasks that demonstrate your understanding of IQA processes and practice.

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1st4sport qualification
A Level 4 award for experienced assessors moving into internal quality assurance.
Who is the course for?

A route for experienced assessors

01
Experienced assessors
People who already assess learners and want to take the next step.
02
Aspiring verifiers
People preparing to internally verify assessment in their specialist area.
03
Vocational education staff
People supporting consistent assessment of vocational qualifications.
04
Sport qualification teams
People improving the quality of coaching qualification assessment.
Check the requirements of the organisation you intend to verify for before booking.
Find out more

Internal quality assurance in practice

How it works

Understand, plan and apply IQA

Start with the principles of quality assurance, then put them to work through an IQA strategy, sampling plan and practical interventions.

01
Attend the online session
Explore quality assurance processes with an experienced tutor.
02
Plan your IQA approach
Produce or review an IQA strategy and sampling plan.
03
Apply and evidence it
Deliver IQA interventions and complete your learner portfolio.
Before you book

Entry requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old and provide appropriate identification.
  • Be able to communicate effectively in English, including listening, speaking, reading and writing.
  • Hold an assessing qualification.
  • Have access through your current role to real internal quality assurance opportunities.
Support during your course
Tell us about any support needs when you book. We will contact you before the course starts to discuss how we can help.
Online classroom

What you will need

The session is interactive, so please make sure you can join with a working microphone and a reliable internet connection.
Laptop or tablet
Working microphone
Reliable Wi-Fi
Space to take part
A smartphone can be used, although some functions may be limited.
Assessment

How you will be assessed

After the virtual classroom session, you will complete tasks in a learner portfolio and carry out IQA activity. This includes:

  • Written tasks showing your knowledge of quality assurance.
  • Producing or reviewing an IQA strategy and explaining your approach.
  • Producing or reviewing a sampling plan with a rationale.
  • Planning and delivering IQA interventions.
You must be able to quality assure real assessments in your current role, whether for qualifications, assessed accredited courses or job-related assessments. Your practice must be observed in your own setting. You are encouraged to arrange a qualified assessor; Sport Structures can provide one for an additional fee.
Time to complete
You have three years from the course start date to be certificated. We recommend aiming to finish six months before that deadline so there is time for marking and any amendments. Contact us early if you need to discuss an extension in exceptional circumstances.
What comes next?
You could progress to the 1st4sport Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice.
Learner feedback

What learners have said

“Tutor practiced what they preached...delivering the course through various techniques and approaches to enable different types of learners to become more informed and educated on the course content, whilst keeping everyone engaged throughout.”

“Things were explained in a manner easy to understand and we had the ability to ask questions and share thoughts with other attendees. I felt valued and encouraged to share thoughts and comments. The course enthused me to learn more and put into practice what I had learnt.”

Course price
£495
per person
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Training for your group

For groups of at least four learners, we can arrange a course at a date and time that works for your organisation, at a discounted price.
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Available dates appear below. Please check the entry requirements and booking terms before booking. Bookings close one week before the course starts.
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Questions?
We can help you choose the right course
Ask us about entry requirements, internal quality assurance assessments or booking a course for your group.