Teaching and Learning Courses

Develop Assessing and Quality Assurance Expertise with GSQ Teaching and Learning Courses

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The Global Skills Qualifications (GSQ) Teaching and Learning Courses are designed for learners who assess, verify, or lead quality assurance of vocational assessment in the workplace or a realistic work environment.

These qualifications support candidates to judge the validity, authenticity, currency, sufficiency and reliability of learner evidence, to participate in and lead standardisation meetings, and to manage the internal verification process in line with awarding body expectations.

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Teaching and Learning

Level 3

Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement

To achieve the ED501-01 Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement, learners must achieve 9 credits. All mandatory units must be achieved.

Credit Value (CV)
9
Guided Learning (GLH)
54
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
90
GSQ Number
ED501-01
Mandatory Units All Mandatory (9 Credits)
Unit Code Unit Title CV GLH
700 Understanding the principles and practices of assessment 3 24
701 Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and understanding 6 30
Award Total 9 54
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Level 4

Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

To achieve the ED501-02 Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, learners must achieve 12 credits. All mandatory units must be achieved.

Credit Value (CV)
12
Guided Learning (GLH)
90
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
120
GSQ Number
ED501-02
Mandatory Units All Mandatory (12 Credits)
Unit Code Unit Title CV GLH
702 Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment 6 45
703 Internally Assure the quality of assessment 6 45
Award Total 12 90
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Level 4

Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

To achieve the ED501-03 Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, learners must achieve 17 credits. All mandatory units must be achieved.

Credit Value (CV)
17
Guided Learning (GLH)
115
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
172
GSQ Number
ED501-03
Mandatory Units All Mandatory (17 Credits)
Unit Code Unit Title CV GLH
702 Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment 6 45
703 Internally Assure the quality of assessment 6 45
704 Plan, Allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility 5 25
Award Total 17 115
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• The principles and practices of assessment, including planning, making assessment decisions, and quality assurance of the assessment process.

• Assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding using methods such as observation, skills tests, questioning, assignments and case studies.

• The principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment, including standardisation and sampling techniques.

• Internally assuring the quality of assessment, including monitoring assessor decisions and maintaining assessment records.

• Planning, allocating and monitoring work in your own area of responsibility, including agreeing SMART objectives with team members.

• Legal and good practice requirements, including equality and diversity, confidentiality, and health, safety and welfare in assessment and verification.


Completing these qualifications prepares candidates for roles such as:

• Vocational Assessor

• Workplace Trainer / Coach

• Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) / Internal Verifier

• Lead Internal Quality Assurer

• Standards and Compliance Officer

• Training and Development Coordinator

Why Choose GSQ for Teaching and Learning?


1. Industry-Relevant Curriculum:

Programmes aligned with the UK’s Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and current awarding body standards.

2. Hands-On Experience:

Assessment and verification is carried out in the workplace or a realistic work environment (RWE), not just in the classroom.

3. Expert Faculty:

Learn from experienced assessors and internal quality assurers with strong occupational knowledge.

4. Career-Focused Training:

Develop skills in assessment, standardisation, and internal quality assurance for career advancement.

Program Details



Eligibility: ED501-01 requires occupational competence in the vocational area to be assessed, ideally with a minimum Level 3 qualification. ED501-02 and ED501-03 require candidates to already hold an Assessor Award before starting.

Assessment: Projects, observed work, witness statements, written and oral questions, assignments, case studies and professional discussion.



Why Teaching and Learning?



• Assessors and internal quality assurers are essential to every training provider and awarding body.

• Provides a clear progression route from assessing to leading quality assurance functions.

• Recognised qualifications that support compliance with awarding body and regulatory standards.