Take the Next Step Towards Becoming an External Quality Assurer
ATC Training is pleased to now offer the Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF), and the Level 4 Award in 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.
These Ofqual-regulated qualifications provide 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.
The Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) is a knowledge-only qualification, with a single unit. This is a basic EQA qualification, ideal for those who want the knowledge but don’t need to use it in practice.
Typically, the knowledge-based qualification is sufficient to secure work as an EQA with an awarding organisation.
The Level 4 Award in External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) is the full standard EQA qualification. This is designed for people actively working as an EQA for an awarding organisation.
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.
