UEA4 – VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Processes and Practice (RQF)
This qualification is now closed for Registrations
Certification end date: 31/07/2026
Qualification summary
This qualification is intended for individuals who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of external quality assurance of assessment, without any requirement to practice as an external verifier or external quality assurer. It also provides a national benchmark of good practice, capturing the knowledge and understanding required for the key activities of external quality assuring assessment.
Having achieved this qualification you could progress on to the:
• Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership (RQF)
• Level 5 Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership (RQF)
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Qualification structure
This qualification contains one mandatory unit, therefore all 6 credits must be achieved.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) are 45
Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 60
| Qualification number | Qualification reference |
| UEA4 | 600/4119/5 |
Group M – mandatory units
| RQF unit no. | Skillsfirst unit no. | Unit title | Credit value |
| F/601/5322 | EV01 | Understanding the principles and practices of externally assuring the quality of assessment | 6 |
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