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 organization. 

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 the 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 have a good understanding of assessment principles and practices, which is essential when progressing to quality assurance. 

Additional requirements

To gain the full award, you need to have access to two assessors, each assessing a minimum of two learners, as part of the portfolio of evidence. 

Please note that simulation is not allowed, so ensure you have this in place before accessing the course. This requirement ensures that the skills you develop are applicable in real-world scenarios, reinforcing the practical value of the course.

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. 
• Implementing effective quality assurance processes within a training organisation or assessment centre. 
• Maintaining and improving the quality of course delivery and assessment.

Course Content Overview 

The course is divided into two units, each focusing on different aspects of internal quality assurance: 

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. 

Unit 2: Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment 

o This unit is hands-on, requiring you to compile a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your ability to assure quality in real-world settings. This includes:

• IV visit letters and sampling plans 
• Direct observation and professional discussion 
• IV reports and standardisation activities 
• Development of a personal development plan 

Dates for the taught day:

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

•2 and 10 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.

REMINDER To gain the full award, you need to have access to two assessors, each assessing a minimum of two learners, as part of the portfolio of evidence.  Video evidence of the observation of practical assessments or learner interviews will be required and the assessors and learners will be asked to sign a statement agreeing to volunteer for this process.