Introduction to external quality assurance
Develop a greater understanding of external quality assurance
External quality assurance plays a vital role in maintaining consistent standards and ensuring the integrity of qualifications. Understanding how external quality assurance works in practice is essential for anyone involved in assessment and quality processes.
This short, interactive course combines eLearning and practical activities to introduce the key principles of external quality assurance. You’ll explore how External quality assurance supports quality, consistency, and compliance across CIWM (WAMITAB) Qualification Centres.
Course Details
Format: Microlearning
Duration: 15-30 minutes
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: £0.00
Non-member price: £12.36 (plus VAT)
About this course
Understanding external quality assurance
Develop a clear understanding of what external quality assurance is and how it supports consistent standards.
The role of the External Quality Assurer (EQA)
Learn the role and responsibilities of an EQA in maintaining quality and compliance.
EQA responsibilities in practice
Understand the key duties carried out by EQAs to support assessment centres.
EQA processes and activities
Gain insight into the routine activities and interactions centres can expect during external quality assurance.
This course is suitable for anyone involved in or supporting external quality assurance of CIWM (WAMITAB) qualifications.
It is particularly relevant for:
- New staff at CIWM (WAMITAB) Qualification Centres
- New or prospective EQAs
- MOJ officers involved in quality assurance and assessment activities
Whether you are beginning your role or developing your understanding of external quality assurance processes, this course will provide the knowledge and confidence to support consistent, high-quality standards.
Course Structure
This course is a short, interactive microlearning module.
This course covers:
- Understanding external quality assurance: What external quality assurance is and why it matters
- The role of the EQA: Responsibilities and expectations of External Quality Assurers
- External quality assurance in practice: Key duties and how EQA supports quality and compliance
- External quality assurance activities: What assessment centres can expect during routine external quality assurance
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Active CIWM members are eligible for a discount on this course. Your discount will be applied automatically at checkout when you are logged in and book using your CIWM member details.
eLearning available 0.25 CPD
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