ProQual Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
In today’s education and training landscape, quality assurance plays a crucial role in maintaining consistency and fairness across assessment processes. The ProQual Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices is a highly respected UK-regulated qualification designed for professionals involved in assessing and verifying qualifications. It is not only accredited in the UK under the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), but also recognised and accepted internationally, making it ideal for individuals seeking a globally valid credential.
This is an assignment-based qualification, meaning there are no formal exams. It offers the flexibility to learn online, at your own pace, which is ideal for busy professionals, especially those working in education, vocational training, or corporate learning and development environments.
The ProQual Level 4 Award provides learners with the skills and knowledge required to internally assure the quality of assessment processes and practices. It is aimed at individuals who are responsible for ensuring that assessors apply consistent standards and who want to monitor, support, and develop the assessment process. This course is ideal for professionals who are already involved in training and assessment or those transitioning into internal quality assurance roles.
This qualification is a short but comprehensive programme focusing on the internal verification of assessment activities within educational and training settings. Learners are assessed entirely through coursework and practical application, allowing for a flexible and personalised learning journey.
The course is delivered entirely online and includes tutor support throughout. It can be completed in as little as four to twelve weeks, depending on the learner’s availability and pace.
- Qualification Title: ProQual Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
- Qualification Level: RQF Level 4 (UK Regulated)
- Mode of Study: Online / Distance Learning
- Assessment: Assignment-based / Portfolio of evidence
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks (flexible)
- Recognition: UK-accredited and internationally accepted
Course Study Units
ProQual Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices consists of 2 mandatory units having 90 GLH and 120 Hours TQT. Candidates must complete all of the following Mandatory units.
- Understanding the principles and practices of internally assessing the quality of assessment
- Internally assure the quality of assessment
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of an internal quality assurer
- Plan and conduct effective internal quality assurance of assessment
- Monitor and support the work of assessors
- Maintain and improve assessment quality through standardisation and feedback
- Ensure compliance with legal and organisational requirements
- Promote continuous improvement in assessment processes
Course Benefits
The ProQual Level 4 Award offers a wide range of benefits for learners and employers alike. It is highly practical, professionally respected, and career-enhancing. Learners benefit from the flexibility of online study, the convenience of an assignment-based format, and the international recognition of a UK-accredited qualification.
Some of the key benefits include:
- UK-accredited and regulated qualification
- 100% online, allowing for global access and self-paced study
- Assignment-based – no written exams
- Enhances career opportunities in quality assurance and education
- Builds credibility as an internal verifier or quality assurer
- Offers practical skills applicable across multiple sectors
Who Can Enroll in This Course?
This course is suitable for individuals who are already working in or aspiring to work in roles involving the quality assurance of assessment. It is particularly well-suited to:
- Teachers, trainers, and assessors looking to become internal quality assurers
- Professionals holding assessment qualifications such as TAQA, A1/A2
- HR professionals involved in learning and development or compliance
- Training managers and team leaders overseeing assessment procedures
- International learners seeking a UK-recognised IQA qualification
There are no strict academic entry requirements, but learners should ideally have experience with assessment processes and access to at least two assessors whose work they can quality assure during the course.
Future Progression
After completing the ProQual Level 4 Award, learners can further their careers or studies in several ways. Many choose to progress to the ProQual Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices, which is a more advanced qualification designed for those in senior IQA or managerial roles.
Other progression opportunities include:
- Moving into senior IQA or Lead Verifier roles
- Taking up quality assurance leadership or compliance roles in training and education
- Enhancing career prospects in corporate L&D, FE colleges, private training providers, and awarding bodies
- Combining with assessor and teaching qualifications for broader educational career paths
The qualification also supports professional development for those aiming to contribute to curriculum quality, training audits, and standardisation processes across organisations.