Why Quality Assurance Matters in Education and Training

In today's competitive education and training market, ensuring the quality of training and assessment is crucial for maintaining the credibility and effectiveness of any educational institution. 

Whether you're looking to advance your career in education or start a training organisation, internal quality assurance (IQA) plays a pivotal role in maintaining high standards. It is so much more than merely sampling some work at the end of a course, yet too often this is what happens. 

Here we explore the importance of quality assurance in education and training, the benefits of being qualified and supported in IQA, and how our specialist course can equip you with the necessary skills to set up and run a high standard of IQA in your work. 

Why Enrol in This Course? 

This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to internally quality assure the delivery and assessment of courses within an educational or training organisation. 

Whether you're taking the next step in your career or managing a training organisation and looking to bring your quality assurance processes in-house, this course offers the practical skills and understanding you need.

Who Should Consider This Course? 

Educators and Trainers: If you’re a tutor or trainer looking to expand your skill set, this course provides the next logical step in your professional development. It enables you to understand or take on responsibilities related to quality assurance, ensuring that courses and assessments meet the required standards. 

Training Managers: For those running a training organisation, this course allows you to implement and oversee quality assurance processes internally, reducing reliance on external bodies and maintaining tighter control over educational outcomes. 

Pre-requisites

Before booking this course, ensure you meet the entry requirements. To access this course, you must hold one of the following qualifications or their recognised equivalents (for example, A1, D32/33) and have experience assessing different methods of training in your field:

• Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment 
• Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement 

These prerequisites ensure that you understand assessment principles and practices, which are essential when progressing to quality assurance. 

Course Aims and Outcomes 

The primary aim of this course is to equip you with the ability to assess the performance of learning and development within an organisation and to maintain the quality of assessment processes. By the end of the course, you will be proficient in: 

• Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment. 

Course Content Overview 

The course is one unit as follows: 

Unit 1: Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment 

o This unit covers the theoretical aspects of quality assurance. You'll explore various principles and practices through a worksheet and other learning materials designed to build a solid understanding of IQA processes. 

If you want to complete the Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices or the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices, please contact us at admin@sarahbolitho.com for details.  

Dates for the taught day:  

Attend one of the following to review the pre-recorded learning.

• 2 April 2026

Summary

Quality assurance is a critical yet often overlooked component of effective education and training. By enrolling in this course, you are taking a big step toward ensuring that your organisation or career meets the highest standards. 

If you would like to discuss our One to One QA package, which includes six months of support and mentoring as well as this qualification, contact Sarah at admin@sarahbolitho.com or visit https://fabnewlous.thrivecart.com/qapc/ to arrange a chat.