ICTQual AB Accredited Certified EQA Licence (CEL)

ICTQual CEL – Expert-Level Accredited EQA Certification

ICTQual Accredited

Flexible Online Learning

Duration: several weeks

10 Modules

Achieve Professional Credibility in Quality Assessment

Programme Overview

The Certified EQA Licence (CEL) is a professional, evidence-based certification designed for experienced External Quality Assurers (EQAs) who actively monitor, evaluate, and ensure the quality and consistency of assessments and internal quality assurance practices across training centres, providers, or awarding body-approved organisations.

This programme is tailored for practitioners who already hold a recognised EQA or advanced IQA qualification and wish to obtain formal licensing and professional recognition for their real-world competence in external quality assurance. The CEL is not an entry-level course; it is a professional licence intended for experienced, practising EQAs who are looking to validate their expertise.

Delivered through an assignment-based approach, the CEL emphasises practical application, professional judgment, reflective practice, and submission of real-life evidence. Candidates complete structured assignments showcasing their skills and professional practice, including relevant EQA documentation such as centre monitoring reports, risk assessments, sampling records, standardisation exercises, and compliance evaluations.

Aligned with regulatory, awarding body, and industry standards, the CEL ensures certified EQAs are fully competent in planning, conducting, and reviewing external quality assurance activities. This includes centre visits, sampling of assessment decisions, providing feedback, reporting, and supporting continuous quality improvement.

To be eligible, candidates must hold a valid EQA or advanced IQA qualification (Level 4/5 IQA or equivalent) and have a minimum of three years of verified experience in external or senior internal quality assurance roles.

Upon successful completion, learners are awarded the Certified EQA Licence (CEL), formally recognising them as competent, professional, and licensed EQAs capable of safeguarding standards, ensuring consistency, and driving continuous improvement across accredited training and assessment systems.

To enrol in the Certified EQA Licence (CEL) course, candidates must meet all of the following mandatory requirements:

Mandatory Requirements

1. Minimum Professional Experience

Applicants must have at least three (3) years of verified experience in External Quality Assurance (EQA) or senior Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) roles within vocational, professional, or awarding body-approved training environments.

Acceptable evidence includes:

  • Employment letters or contracts
  • Experience certificates or employer references
  • Professional portfolios demonstrating EQA/IQA work
  • Records of centre monitoring, assessment sampling, or standardisation activities

2. Recognised EQA or Advanced IQA Qualification

Candidates must hold an authentic, recognised qualification, such as:

  • Level 4 or Level 5 Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)
  • V1 / V2 or equivalent IQA qualifications
  • Recognised External Quality Assurance (EQA) training
  • Any equivalent accredited EQA or advanced IQA qualification

3. Evidence of Active EQA / Advanced IQA Practice

Applicants must provide documented proof of practical involvement in external or advanced internal quality assurance, including:

  • EQA centre visit reports
  • Risk assessment records
  • Sampling records of assessment decisions
  • Standardisation meeting minutes
  • Feedback to centres or assessors
  • Action plans or compliance reports

(Providers may specify a minimum number of records required.)

Professional Background (Suitable For)

This course is ideal for professionals currently working as:

  • External Quality Assurers (EQAs)
  • Lead or Senior IQAs
  • Quality Assurance Managers
  • Centre Quality Managers
  • Assessment Coordinators
  • Training and Quality Leads
  • Compliance Officers in training and assessment

Required Documentation for Enrolment

Applicants must submit:

  • Updated CV / Resume
  • Copy of EQA or Advanced IQA Certificate
  • Proof of at least 3 years’ EQA / Senior IQA experience
  • Evidence portfolio (reports, sampling records, or similar)
  • Valid government-issued ID

This qualification, the Certified Assessor Licence (CAL), consists of 10 mandatory units.

  • Professional Role and Responsibilities of an EQA
  • Understanding External Quality Assurance Principles and Standards
  • Planning External Quality Assurance Activities
  • Conducting Centre Monitoring and Visits
  • Sampling and Reviewing Assessment and IQA Decisions
  • Evaluating Centre Systems and Processes
  • Providing Feedback and Support to Centres
  • Risk Management and Compliance in EQA
  • Reporting and Reviewing EQA Outcomes
  • Professional Development and Continuous Improvement as an EQA

Unit 1: Professional Role and Responsibilities of an EQA

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  1. Explain the roles and responsibilities of an External Quality Assurer.
  2. Apply professional and ethical standards in EQA practice.
  3. Demonstrate accountability in quality assurance decision-making.
  4. Reflect on their own professional EQA practice.

Unit 2: Understanding External Quality Assurance Principles and Standards

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  1. Explain key EQA principles including risk management, consistency, and compliance.
  2. Apply EQA principles in real quality assurance contexts.
  3. Evaluate centre practices against awarding body and regulatory standards.
  4. Justify EQA approaches used in their practice.

Unit 3: Planning External Quality Assurance Activities

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  1. Develop effective EQA plans aligned with awarding body requirements.
  2. Conduct centre risk profiling to determine monitoring priorities.
  3. Plan appropriate sampling strategies for assessment and IQA decisions.
  4. Schedule and organize EQA activities effectively.

Unit 4: Conducting Centre Monitoring and Visits

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  1. Conduct professional and structured centre monitoring visits.
  2. Evaluate centre performance against quality and compliance standards.
  3. Gather and analyse relevant evidence during centre visits.
  4. Maintain professional communication with centre staff.

Unit 5: Sampling and Reviewing Assessment and IQA Decisions

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  1. Plan and conduct appropriate sampling of assessment and IQA decisions.
  2. Review evidence to ensure validity, reliability, and consistency.
  3. Identify non-compliance or inconsistencies in assessment practice.
  4. Provide recommendations for improvement based on sampling outcomes.

Unit 6: Evaluating Centre Systems and Processes

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  1. Analyse centre quality assurance systems and procedures.
  2. Evaluate the effectiveness of assessment and IQA processes.
  3. Identify strengths and weaknesses in centre operations.
  4. Recommend improvements to enhance quality and compliance.

Unit 7: Providing Feedback and Support to Centres

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  1. Provide clear, constructive, and professional feedback to centres.
  2. Support assessors and IQAs in improving their practice.
  3. Communicate EQA findings effectively and diplomatically.
  4. Encourage continuous improvement within centres.

Unit 8: Risk Management and Compliance in EQA

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  1. Identify potential risks in centre delivery and assessment practices.
  2. Analyse the impact of identified risks on quality and compliance.
  3. Recommend corrective and preventive actions where necessary.
  4. Monitor and review the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures.

Unit 9: Reporting and Reviewing EQA Outcomes

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  1. Produce clear, professional, and structured EQA reports.
  2. Analyse EQA outcomes to identify trends and areas of concern.
  3. Reflect on EQA findings to improve future quality assurance activities.
  4. Communicate EQA results effectively to relevant stakeholders.

Unit 10: Professional Development and Continuous Improvement as an EQA

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  1. Critically reflect on their own EQA practice.
  2. Identify strengths and areas for professional development.
  3. Develop a structured personal development plan.
  4. Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional improvement.

Upon successful completion of the Certified EQA Licence (CEL), learners are fully equipped to advance into senior roles in external quality assurance, compliance, and strategic quality leadership within accredited training, assessment, and awarding body environments. This certification enhances professional credibility, boosts employability, and supports career growth in quality assurance, governance, and regulatory compliance.

Approved EQA Status

Graduates of the CEL programme become eligible to apply as an Approved External Quality Assurer (EQA) with ICTQual AB. This enables certified EQAs to conduct external quality assurance, centre monitoring, risk profiling, assessment sampling, and compliance reviews for ICTQual AB-accredited programmes, subject to ICTQual AB’s approval and registration requirements.

Career Progression Opportunities

Successful learners can progress to senior professional roles such as:

  • Lead EQA / Senior EQA
  • External Quality Assurance Manager
  • Centre Quality Assurance Lead
  • Compliance and Standards Manager
  • Assessment and Quality Director
  • Awarding Body Quality Reviewer
  • External Auditor in Education and Training
  • Head of Quality Assurance
  • Education and Training Consultant

Academic and Professional Pathways

CEL graduates may further enhance their expertise through advanced qualifications, including:

  • Level 5 Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET)
  • Level 4/5 qualifications in Quality Assurance or Compliance
  • Higher-level qualifications in Education, Training Management, or Governance
  • Professional roles within awarding bodies or regulatory organisations

Professional Recognition and Industry Value

The CEL provides formal recognition as a competent and licensed EQA, enhancing credibility and career mobility. It empowers professionals to work confidently across accredited training providers, awarding bodies, and regulatory organisations, including ICTQual AB, positioning them as industry-recognised experts in quality assurance.

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What evidence is required for this course?

Applicants must submit a comprehensive EQA/IQA evidence portfolio demonstrating active involvement in quality assurance practices. The portfolio may include, but is not limited to:
Centre visit reports
Risk assessment documentation
Sampling records of assessment and IQA decisions
Standardisation meeting minutes or reports
EQA feedback, action plans, and recommendations
Compliance, monitoring, or audit reports
This portfolio provides practical proof of the candidate’s competence and experience in external and advanced internal quality assurance, supporting the assignment-based structure of the CEL.

Who should I contact for enrolment?

The Certified Assessor Licence (CAL) is exclusively offered by Inspire College of Technologies UK. For registration, enrolment details, or further information, please contact us directly.

How long does it take to complete the course?

Completion time depends on the learner’s pace and availability of evidence. Typically, it may take several weeks to a few months.

Is this a classroom-based course?

No. CEL is an assignment-based qualification focused on practical EQA evidence and professional practice rather than classroom attendance.

How is the Course Assessed?

Assessment is completed through:
Written assignments covering all 10 units
Submission of an EQA evidence portfolio
Additional supporting documentation as required

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