IQA and Assessment

Quality Assurance

Internal Quality Assurance is the process of monitoring the quality of assessments within an organisation. IQAs are responsible for ensuring that all assessments are carried out fairly so that every learner has an equal opportunity to succeed. The system used to monitor these practices should be implemented throughout a learner’s time on a course and not just at the end.

The main benefits of Internal Quality Assurance are:

Standardisation – ensure all assessors are performing to the same standards across organisations
Feedback – obtaining and analysing learner feedback on their experiences with a provider
Sampling – reviewing learner evidence and assessor judgments and feedback
Improves end-user trust – learners will feel more confidence enrolling on a course where they know they will be assessed fairly

Barry Nowland holds a Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice. He can assist your organisation in meeting its IQA targets for both clinical and driving courses.

End Point Assessments

End-point assessment (EPA) is the final stage of an apprenticeship. It is an impartial assessment of whether your apprentice has developed the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the apprenticeship standard.

Assessments are designed by employers in the sector and are conducted by independent bodies known as end-point assessment organisations (EPAOs).

Barry Nowland is a registered Paramedic who holds a Level 7 PGCE in Healthcare Education, Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, and is available to work for end point assessment organisations.