Assessor and IQA Training

HEIW is committed to ensuring all work-based learning and apprenticeship qualifications are delivered in a standardised and robust manner. We offer training for assessors and Internal Quality Assurers (IQA) to facilitate this.

Follow these links to find details of the mandatory units within these accredited qualifications.

• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)  Processes and Practice (agored.cymru)

Unit 1 Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment - https://www.agored.cymru/Units-and-Qualifications/Unit/1429123

Unit 2 Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment - https://www.agored.cymru/Units-and-Qualifications/Unit/1429124

Unit 3 Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding - https://www.agored.cymru/Units-and-Qualifications/Unit/1429125

• Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (IQA) Processes and Practice (agored.cymru)

Unit 1 Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment - https://www.agored.cymru/Units-and-Qualifications/Unit/1429126

Unit 2 Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment - https://www.agored.cymru/Units-and-Qualifications/Unit/1429126
 

• Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Processes and Practice (agored.cymru)

Unit 3 Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work in Own Area of Responsibility - https://www.agored.cymru/Units-and-Qualifications/Unit/1429130

Standardisation Events

HEIW standardisation events provide valuable opportunities throughout the year for assessors, trainees, and Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs) to come together, both face-to-face and virtually, to ensure consistency and quality across practice. These sessions and workshops cover a wide range of relevant and practical topics, including RAG and risk ratings, reviewing learners’ work, and delivering effective, constructive feedback. They also address important areas such as conflict of interest, the application of command verbs, and the implementation of reasonable adjustments to support diverse learner needs. Increasingly, workshops also explore the role of AI in assessment practices, alongside offering valuable networking opportunities that foster collaboration and shared understanding across an all-Wales community.

The dates for 2026 are:

• 04.02.26: North Wales (Face to Face)
• 11.03.26: South Wales (Face to Face)
• 11.06. 26: (Virtual)
• 11.09.26: (Virtual)

The WBL team have created networks on Teams for assessors, trainees, and IQAs to come together, share knowledge, and ask questions. We use these networks to advertise any available training opportunities and updates.

For further information and to be part of the network and/ or be added to the standardisation events contact: Teresa.davies-elvin@wales.nhs.uk

Resources and Supporting Documents

CAVA Course Application

IQA Course Application