Achieve Excellence in Assessment and Quality Assurance (CAVA, IQA, EQA)
If you want to advance your career in Vocational education and training, enrolling in one of our specialised qualifications is a vital step. We offer three main categories of qualifications: CAVA (for assessors), IQA (for internal quality assurance), and EQA (for external quality assurance). You will find everything you need here to succeed in these crucial roles.
1. Assessor Courses: CAVA (Level 3)
The CAVA Assessor Course trains you to officially evaluate learners’ skills and knowledge. This Level 3 Qualification is the foundation for anyone who wants to assess candidates in classrooms, apprenticeships, NVQs, or vocational programs, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
The CAVA Role
The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) focuses on both knowledge and practical assessment techniques. You’ll learn how to judge a candidate’s competency in classrooms as well as in real-world settings.
Key Benefits of CAVA
- Become Work-Ready: You gain the specific, practical skills needed to assess learners effectively across various vocational sectors.
- Flexible Learning: Our online structure lets you study the Level 3 Assessor Qualification at your own pace, so you can fit training around your current job.
- Comprehensive Skill Set: You learn the core principles of assessment, observation, and constructive feedback necessary for the role.
2. Internal Quality Assurance: IQA (Level 4)
The IQA qualification prepares you to manage and maintain high standards for all assessment activities within your organisation. This Level 4 qualification is perfect for experienced assessors looking to step into a quality management role.
The IQA Role
Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) professionals monitor assessors, review sample assessment records, and ensure that assessment processes are fair, consistent, and compliant with awarding body rules. Essentially, you check the checkers.
Key Benefits of IQA
- Quality Management Skills: You learn how to implement, manage, and audit quality processes to ensure consistent standards across your team.
- Career Advancement: IQA is a direct step into quality management and leadership, providing a clear path for professional growth.
- Lead Quality Initiatives: You can advance to the Certificate in Leading IQA to manage teams of Quality Assurers and enhance your leadership skills.
3. External Quality Assurance: EQA (Level 4)
The EQA qualification is for those who wish to ensure that assessment organisations themselves meet regulatory standards. This Level 4 qualification positions you as an independent quality checker for awarding bodies.
The EQA Role
External Quality Assurance (EQA) involves working with accredited centres to confirm that they are complying with national rules and best practices. You provide oversight and guidance to multiple organisations.
Key Benefits of EQA
- Specialist Expertise: You gain foundational and practical knowledge to perform EQA activities and become an expert in external compliance.
- Work Across Organisations: EQA professionals collaborate with various awarding bodies, offering a unique opportunity to shape industry standards.
- High-Level Authority: The EQA role is a highly respected position that ensures the integrity and value of vocational qualifications.
Why Choose the CAVA Assessor Course?
Comprehensive Training
The CAVA qualification offers comprehensive training, including practical assessment skills, understanding assessment principles, and the ability to evaluate candidates effectively. This ensures that you are fully prepared to assess learners across a wide range of vocational qualifications.
Flexible Online Learning
We understand the importance of flexibility. That’s why we offer the Level 3 Assessor Qualification Online. This allows you to complete your training at your own pace, fitting your studies around work or other commitments. You’ll get the same high-quality education as in-person classes but with the convenience of online learning.
Work-Ready Qualification
Our CAVA training prepares you for immediate work as an assessor. The course includes practical experience, allowing you to assess real learners, which helps you build the skills needed to perform effectively in a vocational assessment role.
Our Assessment and Quality Assurance Courses
This award is designed for individuals seeking a solid foundation in assessment practices. This qualification covers the core topic of understanding the principles and practices of assessment, equipping learners with the knowledge to apply effective and fair assessment methods. It is ideal for those seeking to begin a role as an assessor or enhance their skills in evaluating learning and performance in various professional settings.
£190
This course focuses on assessing competence in the work environment and developing assessors to understand assessment practices.
£295
This course aims to equip assessors with the knowledge and skills to assess vocationally related achievements in various contexts.
£295
This award focuses on internal quality assurance processes and practices related to assessment.
£345
This certificate program is designed for individuals who lead internal quality assurance processes in assessment contexts.
£495
This award provides professionals with the foundational knowledge and skills required to understand and perform external quality assurance of assessment processes, ensuring compliance with best practices and standards.
£250
This award equips individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out external quality assurance activities effectively, ensuring that assessment processes within an organization meet regulatory standards and promote continuous improvement
£465
This Leading IQA unit is designed for individuals who have completed the first two units of the IQA Award and are looking to lead or currently leading an IQA team. This qualification equips you with leadership skills to manage and oversee the internal quality assurance processes and deal with external quality assurance processes.
£175
This certificate program enables assessors to assess vocational skills, knowledge, and understanding in various contexts.
£345
This award is designed for individuals seeking a solid foundation in assessment practices. This qualification covers the core topic of understanding the principles and practices of assessment, equipping learners with the knowledge to apply effective and fair assessment methods. It is ideal for those seeking to begin a role as an assessor or enhance their skills in evaluating learning and performance in various professional settings.
£190
This course focuses on assessing competence in the work environment and developing assessors to understand assessment practices.
£295
This course aims to equip assessors with the knowledge and skills to assess vocationally related achievements in various contexts.
£295
This award focuses on internal quality assurance processes and practices related to assessment.
£345
This certificate program is designed for individuals who lead internal quality assurance processes in assessment contexts.
£495
This award provides professionals with the foundational knowledge and skills required to understand and perform external quality assurance of assessment processes, ensuring compliance with best practices and standards.
£250
This award equips individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out external quality assurance activities effectively, ensuring that assessment processes within an organization meet regulatory standards and promote continuous improvement
£465
This Leading IQA unit is designed for individuals who have completed the first two units of the IQA Award and are looking to lead or currently leading an IQA team.
£175
This certificate program enables assessors to assess vocational skills, knowledge, and understanding in various contexts.
£345
Why Invest in Assessment and Quality Assurance Qualifications?
Our RQF Level 3 Assessor and Level 4 IQA/EQA qualifications are ideal for professionals looking to enhance their abilities and help maintain high standards in vocational training.
These official qualifications prepare you to:
- Evaluate learners' occupational and vocational-related skills effectively.
- Monitor and maintain quality assurance standards internally (IQA).
- Lead quality assurance activities with awarding organisations (EQA).
Explore Our CAVA, IQA, and EQA Qualifications
CAVA – Assessor Course
This qualification (also known as the Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement) gives you the skills and know-how to assess learners in a vocational setting. You’ll learn how to set standards, evaluate performance, and certify that learners meet required industry benchmarks.
IQA – Internal Quality Assurance
The Internal Quality Assurance course equips you to monitor, evaluate and maintain the quality of assessment processes within an organisation. If you’re already familiar with assessing, this builds on that by helping you ensure consistency and compliance behind the scenes.
EQA – External Quality Assurance
With the External Quality Assurance award, you’re prepared for roles where you review assessment and verification across multiple organisations. This qualification suits professionals who manage or audit award-bearing bodies and want to ensure that assessment standards are upheld beyond one organisation.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Qualified Assessor
Step 1: Enrol in the CAVA/ IQA/EQA Course
Begin your journey to becoming a qualified assessor by signing up for the appropriate qualification (CAVA, IQA, or EQA).
Step 2: Complete the coursework (Study & Theory)
You will study assessment methods, learn how to observe candidates, and practice giving feedback. You must complete both the theoretical and practical requirements to qualify.
Step 3: Gain Practical Experience
A core part of the qualification is assessing real learners. You will need to show that you can evaluate candidates’ work and provide constructive feedback on their performance.
Step 4: Earn Your Specific Course Qualification
After successful completion, you will earn your CAVA/ IQA/ EQA qualification and be ready to start your career as a quality assessor across various educational and vocational settings.
Career Opportunities with These Qualifications
A qualification in CAVA, IQA, or EQA significantly expands your career opportunities within education and training.
As a qualified professional, you can pursue roles in sectors like:
- Vocational education
- Workplace training
- Apprenticeships
- NVQ assessment
- Internal or External Quality Assurance
The Level 3 Assessor Qualification also serves as a launchpad to higher qualifications, such as the Level 4 IQA or EQA, which are perfect for those interested in management or leadership roles.
Who Should Enrol ?
- New Assessors: The RQF Level 3 Assessor Courses are the ideal place to start building fundamental assessment skills.
- Trainee Internal Quality Assurers (IQA): Enrol in Level 4 IQA courses. Experienced IQAs can take the "Top-Up" course to prepare for a team leader role.
- Trainee External Quality Assurers (EQA): Start with the Level 4 Award in EQA to begin a specialist career in external quality assurance with awarding organisations.
Key Benefits of Our Qualifications
1. Increase
Employability
These qualifications are widely recognised by employers across the UK and are essential for a career in assessment or quality assurance.
2. Enhance Professional Skills
The courses help you develop critical skills, including effective communication, observation, and fair evaluation.
3. Build
Credibility
Achieving an official qualification confirms that you are expertly trained to assess learners and guide their professional development effectively.
What You Will Gain
Our programs are designed to provide:
- Officially recognised qualifications on the Ofqual Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
- Practical skills in assessment, IQA, and EQA practices.
- Deep insight into industry standards for vocational qualifications.
- A clear path to career progression as an Assessor, IQA, or EQA.
Benefits of Choosing HHF Training
Experienced Trainers
Our trainers have extensive vocational and competency-based education experience. They bring real-world expertise into the training, ensuring you gain valuable insights and practical knowledge.
Career-Oriented Approach
Our courses, CAVA, AVA, and Level 4 IQA & EQA, are structured to meet the evolving demands of vocational and competency-based education sectors.
Globally Recognised Qualifications
Qualifications such as Level 3 RQF Assessor and Level 4 Award in EQA are UK Ofqual-approved and widely recognised worldwide.
Flexible Learning Options
Our online training platform allows you to learn independently, accommodating your professional and personal commitments.
Career Advancement Opportunities
From starting with the Level 3 Assessor Courses to advancing with the Level 4 IQA or External Quality Assurance(EQA) qualifications, we provide a clear path for career growth.
Expert Guidance
With experienced trainers and dedicated support, we ensure every learner gets the assistance they need to succeed.
Why Choose HHF Training?
- Experienced Trainers: Our trainers have vast real-world experience. They bring expertise into the training, ensuring you receive valuable, practical knowledge.
- Career-Focused Approach: Our CAVA, IQA, and EQA courses are structured to meet the current demands of the vocational education sector.
- Globally Recognised Qualifications: Our Level 3 Assessor and Level 4 IQA/EQA qualifications are UK Ofqual-approved and respected worldwide.
- Flexible Learning Options: Our online platform makes it easy to learn independently and fit your studies around your professional and personal life.
- Expert Guidance: We provide experienced trainers and dedicated support to help every learner succeed.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
HHF Training is your trusted partner for Level 3 and Level 4 RQF assessment and quality courses. Our commitment to quality ensures you receive a valuable learning experience and official certificates from UK Awarding Organisations. We manage all training arrangements, including course materials, to ensure a smooth process for you.
Start your career growth today! Whether you choose the Level 3 RQF Assessor Courses to begin, the Level 4 IQA to enhance quality control, or the Level 4 Award in EQA to specialise in external quality assurance, we have the right course for you.
Start Your Journey with the CAVA Assessor Course Today
The CAVA Assessor Course is a perfect choice for anyone looking to begin or advance their career as a vocational assessor. With a Level 3 assessor qualification, you can enhance your skills and open the door to a range of career opportunities in education and training.