EAA4 – VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 4 Award in Externally Assuring the Quality of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF)
This qualification is now closed for Registrations
Certification end date: 31/07/2026
Qualification summary
This practical qualification is intended for individuals whose job role requires them to maintain the quality of assessment outside an organisation or assessment centre, usually on behalf of an Awarding Organisation. It also provides a national benchmark of good practice, capturing the skills, knowledge and experience needed to perform 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 two mandatory units, therefore all 12 credits must be achieved.
Guided learning hours (GLH) are 75
Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 120
| Qualification number | Qualification reference |
| EAA4 | 600/4118/3 |
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 |
| J/601/5323 | EV02 | Externally assure the quality of assessment | 6 |
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