Take the Next Step Towards Becoming an External Quality Assurer
ATC Training is pleased to announce the launch of our new Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF), designed for professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of External Quality Assurance (EQA) and quality standards in education, training, and assessment environments.
This Ofqual-regulated qualification provides learners with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of external quality assurance, making it an ideal progression route for Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs), assessors, and training professionals who want to broaden their expertise and explore opportunities within awarding organisations.
What Is External Quality Assurance?
External Quality Assurance plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and consistency of assessment decisions across training providers and assessment centres. External Quality Assurers (EQAs), sometimes known as External Verifiers (EVs), work on behalf of awarding organisations to ensure centres are meeting required standards and following approved assessment practices.
Understanding how external quality assurance operates is essential for anyone involved in vocational education, workplace learning, or regulated qualifications.
Our new Level 4 Award gives learners the opportunity to gain this knowledge through flexible distance learning, supported by an experienced tutor throughout their studies.
What Will You Learn?
During the course, learners will develop an understanding of:
The Principles of External Quality Assurance
Explore the purpose of EQA and how awarding organisations maintain quality and consistency across assessment centres.
Roles and Responsibilities of an EQA
Understand the responsibilities of external quality assurers and their role in supporting centres while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Quality Assurance Processes
Learn how quality assurance activities are planned, monitored, and evaluated to maintain confidence in assessment decisions.
Maintaining Standards and Continuous Improvement
Discover how external quality assurance contributes to continuous improvement and helps maintain credibility across education and training providers.
A Valuable Progression Route for IQAs
For professionals already working in assessment or internal quality assurance, this qualification provides a natural next step in career development.
Many experienced IQAs choose to study EQA principles to gain a broader understanding of how quality assurance operates across the wider qualifications framework. It can also help prepare learners for future opportunities with awarding organisations and external verification roles.
Typically, this knowledge-based qualification is sufficient to secure work as an EQA with an awarding organisation. Additional units are available, but they can only be completed while actively working for an EQA.
Enrol Today
The Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) is now available for enrolment.
If you’re ready to develop your understanding of external quality assurance and strengthen your quality assurance knowledge, explore the course today and start learning immediately.
