Candidate Learning Log NCFE Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice 501/0889/X Candidate Name: Centre Number: Centre Name: Signatures Candidate: Date: Tutor/Assessor: Date: Internal Moderator*: Date: External Moderator*: Date: * for completion if part, or all, of the evidence has been sampled by the Internal and/or External Moderator Contents Page No. Section 1: Overview 1 - About
requires for the internal quality assurance of assessment. “Practitioner‟ means anyone with a learning and development responsibility as the whole or a part of their role. (For electronic input the boxes will expand as required) 1 Understand the context and principles of internal quality assurance 1.1 Explain the functions of internal quality assurance in learning and development The function of internal quality assurance in teaching and learning is designed to ensure the quality and reliability
Internal Quality Assurance Evaluation 2.1 Evaluate the importance of planning and preparing internal quality assurance activities. It is extremely important to plan and prepare for IQA activities to ensure that all requirements are met. A quality calendar and regular team meetings with a clear and concise agenda would ensure that any necessary points are addressed in manageable amounts. We are a small team and work closely together but unless we adhere to the above, things can get overlooked
4.1 Critically compare the types of feedback, support and advice that internal assessment and quality assurance staff may need to maintain and improve the quality of assessment Types of feedback, support and advice that internal assessment and quality assurance staff may need to maintain and improve the quality of assessment include verbal, written, directive, developmental, guidance, and signposting. Verbal feedback includes straightforward verbal responses from staff, clients, or stakeholders
EXPLAIN THE FUNCTIONS OF INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE IN LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Before looking at the functions of an internal quality assurer (IQA) role it is beneficial to understand what quality assurance is and why it has been established within the learning process. ‘Quality assurance can be defined as a system to monitor and evaluate a product or a service.’ Pg122 Assessors handbook It is the role of the IQA to uphold and maintain the credibility of the qualifications undertaken by candidates
Level 3 & 4 Awards & Certificates in Assessment and Quality Assurance Qualification handbook for centres 6317 6317-30, 6317-31, 6317-32, 6317-33, 6317-40, 6317-41, 6317-42 February www.cityandguilds.com February 2011 Version 1.3 ( February 2011) About City & Guilds City & Guilds is the UK’s leading provider of vocational qualifications, offering over 500 awards across a wide range of industries, and progressing from entry level to the highest levels of professional achievement. With over 8500
aims to illustrate and evaluate the Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement processes, procedures and initiatives taken by Further Education Providers, with Newcastle College FE as example for providing excellent educational services for students. Further, the report gives a personal review and analysis the role of tutor in the quality cycle Definition of quality assurance According to the International Organisation for Standardisation “Quality assurance is a set of activities intended to
according to Ascentis’ requirements Ensuring the centre has appropriate internal quality assurance arrangements as outlined within the relevant qualification specification Checking that the centre is using appropriate administrative arrangements to support the function of delivery and assessment External Verifiers will usually do this through discussion with the centre management team; assessment and Internal Quality Assurance staff; verifying a sample of learners’ evidence; talking to learners
FUNCTIONS In an education setting such as a Higher Education college, Quality Assurance aims at maintaining or preserving the institution’s credibility as well as learners’ training quality and ultimately, the esteem or recognition of the value of the qualifications being delivered. Indeed, Awarding/Examining Bodies have very much interest in making sure their qualifications uphold respect as these are then recognised as valuable by employers. For that matter, any institution needs to continuously
Unit 401 - Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment. 1. Understand the context and principles of internal quality assurance. 1.1 Explain the functions of internal quality assurance in learning and development. Credibility – Centres must comply with standards set by awarding bodies for delivery of qualifications and keep an auditable track of all systems to provide evidence of competency. Once verification has taken place, the assurer acts as