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Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice · Equivalent to Year 1 of a UK bachelor's degree · online with LSIB
The OTHM Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is an Ofqual-regulated Level 4 award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice worth 12 credits, delivered online and flexibly by LSIB, an OTHM approved centre. It is equivalent to Year 1 of a UK bachelor's degree. You can apply online today, download the brochure, or ask for the full course details by email.
What is the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice?
The objective of the Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice qualifications are to develop learners’ understanding of theory and practice relating to their quality assurance role in education. It will provide knowledge that underpins the ability to work as an effective quality assurance practitioner. The units combine both theoretical and practical knowledge in the education profession and will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of effective performance, planning and accountability and development.
Successful completion of these qualifications will enable learners to gain an internal quality assurance role or to develop within that role, and to lead a team of the internal quality assurance practitioners. Learners will also be able to work in a variety of other roles within education administration and/or management.
Who is this qualification for?
This Level 4 award suits learners who have finished Level 3 study or have relevant work experience and want a first year of degree-level learning in internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice.
- Study fully online with tutor support from LSIB, with no fixed timetable.
- Assessment by assignments, so you can evidence learning from your own workplace.
- Each level carries 120 credits, so you can progress one level at a time.
Entry requirements
OTHM Level 4 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 18. OTHM does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications. OTHM ensures that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria.
OTHM Centres must ensure learners are recruited with integrity onto appropriate qualifications that will meet their needs, enable and facilitate learning and achievement enable progression. The qualification is offered in English.
English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language Expectations
Qualification structure and units
OTHM Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
The Level 4 Award consists of 2 mandatory units for a combined total of 12 credits.
The Level 4 Certificate consists of 3 mandatory units for a combined total of 18 credits.
| Unit | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment | Mandatory | 6 |
| Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment | Mandatory | 6 |
| Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment | Mandatory | 6 |
| Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment | Mandatory | 6 |
| Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility | Mandatory | 6 |
| Total for the qualification | 12 | |
Source: OTHM qualification specification (PDF) · Ofqual qualification number 603/5203/6.
Duration and delivery
The qualification is designed as flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.
At LSIB the qualification is delivered online: you receive the unit materials, assignment briefs and tutor support through the learning platform and submit assignments when you are ready. There are no fixed lecture times, so you can start in any month.
How you are assessed
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.
The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.
Progression and career routes
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress into employment as an assessor or onto to further qualifications For more information visit University Progressions page.
Fees and how to apply
The course fee for the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice at LSIB depends on how quickly you choose to complete the qualification. Every programme is available in two duration modes.
| Duration mode | Length | Course fee |
|---|---|---|
| Standard mode | 9 months | £950 |
| Accelerated mode / Fast-track | 6 months | £1,250 |
The fee is payable in monthly or quarterly instalments. It includes tuition, learning materials, assessment and OTHM registration and certification.
Fee payment plans
9 months (Standard mode)
| Plan | Instalments | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | 5 × £190 | £950 |
| Quarterly | 2 × £475 | £950 |
| Pay in full (Save 5%) | 1 × £903 | £903 |
6 months (Accelerated / Fast-track)
| Plan | Instalments | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | 3 × £416 | £1,248 |
| Pay in full (Save 5%) | 1 × £1,188 | £1,188 |
You can avail a 5% discount if you pay the full course fee upfront in one instalment (bursary amounts shown in the tables).
The enrolment fee is £10 when you submit your application. It is separate from the course fee above.
- Apply and pay the £10 enrolment fee Use Apply now to open the application form with this programme pre-selected. Complete the form, upload your ID and qualification certificates (or a CV showing relevant experience), and pay the £10 enrolment fee to submit.
- Application review and course-fee link Admissions review your application within one working day. If you are approved, we email you a secure link to pay the course fee in full or on an instalment plan.
- Start your course As soon as your course fee (or first instalment, if you chose a plan) is paid, you receive your learning-platform login and can begin the first unit. There is no fixed intake date.
Frequently asked questions about the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
What is the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice equivalent to?
The Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice sits at Level 4 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Equivalent to Year 1 of a UK bachelor's degree.
How many credits is the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice?
The qualification carries 12 credits. Credits are awarded per unit on successful completion.
How long does the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice take?
LSIB delivers the qualification online with flexible pacing; most learners study part-time and complete each unit as an assignment.
Is the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice recognised?
Yes. OTHM Qualifications is an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual in England, and this qualification is listed on the Ofqual register under qualification number 603/5203/6. LSIB is an OTHM approved centre.
Are there exams on the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice?
No. OTHM qualifications are assessed by written assignments for each unit, marked by the centre and externally verified by OTHM.
How do I apply for the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice with LSIB?
Apply online through the LSIB application portal (Apply now), pay the £10 enrolment fee, and upload your documents. Admissions review your application within one working day. If approved, you receive a secure link to pay the course fee in full or on an instalment plan. You start as soon as course fee payment clears.
Progression path
- Level 4 Award
- Level 5 Diploma in Project Management
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Who awards and delivers this qualification
Awarding organisation: OTHM Qualifications, regulated by Ofqual. Ofqual qualification number 603/5203/6.
Delivery centre: London School of International Business Ltd (LSIB), 622 Crown House, North Circular Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7PN — OTHM approved centre since 2007.
Source: OTHM qualification specification (PDF); facts on this page are taken from it and re-checked nightly.
Last reviewed 18 October 2026Published by LSIB admissions team
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