Introduction to assessment and internal quality assurance
Start building the knowledge and confidence to assess and quality assure qualifications
Effective assessment and internal quality assurance are essential to maintaining high standards and ensuring fair, consistent outcomes. However, applying these principles in practice - particularly within specialist qualifications - requires a clear understanding of both theory and application.
This interactive course combines eLearning and practical activities to introduce the core principles of assessment and internal quality assurance. You’ll explore how these principles work in practice and how they underpin reliable and valid assessment processes.
The course then demonstrates how to apply this knowledge specifically within CIWM (WAMITAB) qualifications, helping you support quality, consistency, and compliance with confidence.
Course Details
Format: eLearning
Duration: 1-2 hours
Entry requirements: You need to work for a CIWM (WAMITAB) Qualifications Centre. You will also need an individual email address. If purchasing multiple licences, send candidates' names and email addresses to training@ciwm.co.uk.
CIWM member price: £74.00 (plus VAT)
Non-member price: £74.00 (plus VAT)
About this course
Understanding assessment and quality assurance
Develop a clear understanding of assessment, internal quality assurance (IQA), and the roles involved in maintaining quality.
Principles of effective assessment
Learn the key principles that underpin valid, reliable, and fair assessment, including how to interpret assessment verbs.
Assessing learners in practice
Learn about conducting assessments, gathering appropriate evidence, and making sound assessment decisions.
Providing effective feedback
Understand how to deliver clear, constructive feedback that supports learner development and progression.
Quality assurance processes
Gain insight into the principles of internal and external quality assurance and how they ensure consistency and standards.
Applying to CIWM (WAMITAB) qualifications
Learn how to apply assessment and quality assurance principles within the context of CIWM (WAMITAB) qualifications.
This course is suitable for anyone looking to develop or begin a role in assessment or internal quality assurance at CIWM (WAMITAB) Qualifications Centres.
It is particularly relevant for:
- Trainee or new assessors
- Trainee or new internal quality assurers (IQAs)
- MOJ officers involved in assessment and quality assurance activities
Whether you are starting out in assessment or building your skills in quality assurance, this course will provide the knowledge and confidence to carry out your role effectively and maintain high standards.
Course Structure
This is an interactive, eLearning course.
This course covers:
- Assessment fundamentals: What assessment and internal quality assurance are, and the roles involved
- Principles of assessment: Key concepts, including interpreting assessment verbs and ensuring fair, consistent outcomes
- Assessing in practice: Conducting assessments, gathering evidence, and making sound decisions
- Learner support: Providing clear, constructive feedback to support development
- Quality assurance: Internal and external processes that ensure standards are maintained
- Applying to CIWM (WAMITAB): How these principles work in the context of CIWM (WAMITAB) qualifications
eLearning available 1 CPD
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