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The Level 4 Certificate in Investigating Malpractice and Maladministration in Education (RQF) is a professional qualification designed for practitioners working in quality assurance, compliance, and education management roles. It equips learners with the skills, knowledge, and understanding required to identify, investigate, and prevent malpractice and maladministration in educational environments.
Learners will explore the principles of investigative practice, legal and ethical frameworks, interviewing and evidence-gathering techniques, and report writing processes aligned with regulatory expectations. This qualification prepares professionals to handle malpractice investigations ethically and effectively, ensuring compliance with Ofqual, CCEA, and Qualifications Wales regulations. The course is delivered 100% online with dedicated tutor support, providing flexibility to study around work and personal commitments.
This qualification is intended for individuals working in or aspiring to work within education quality assurance, compliance, assessment, and regulation.
This qualification is highly relevant for professionals across the education and training sector, including:
The qualification is delivered entirely online through a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), providing learners with access to comprehensive learning materials, assignments, and dedicated tutor support throughout their studies. Learners typically complete the qualification within 9 months, although a fast-track option is available for those wishing to complete within 3 months, depending on prior experience and availability. This Level 4 Certificate is delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE) with complete online tutor support.
All units within this course are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of a portfolio of evidence, including written assignments, observation, witness testimonies, work products, case studies and reflective accounts. You will receive tutor support once enrolled on our online VLE to assist you in reaching your goals.
After completing this qualification, you can progress to degree-level or professional development courses in Education Compliance, Regulation, or Policy Leadership. You can also opt for advanced or specialised qualifications such as:
Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 610/5714/9
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You should have access to an educational environment where you can apply the principles of investigation (e.g., through real-world examples or simulated tasks).
You will be assessed via portfolio of evidence, including:
You will be able to:
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All prices include course fees, awarding body dues, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate & VAT. The final certification you get is the same,
regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline
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All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the
same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your
studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.
Instant Access to VLE
You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.
Expert Tutor Support
Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.
Flexible Payment Plans
Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay the fee in easy monthly instalments.
Accredited Certification
You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.
This qualification is designed for practitioners in quality assurance, compliance, and management roles within the education and training sector. This includes staff at awarding organisations, Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs), centre coordinators, compliance managers, and senior teachers or lecturers with investigative responsibilities.
Yes. It is Ofqual-regulated (RQF) under the qualification number 610/5714/9 and recognised across the UK education sector.
The Level 4 Award in IQA qualifies you to assure the quality of assessment decisions. This Level 4 Certificate is a specialist progression that equips you to lead and conduct formal investigations when serious issues like malpractice or maladministration are suspected. It is a crucial skillset for handling complex, high-stakes cases and is often required for senior compliance roles.
It is strongly recommended, as being in an educational environment provides the authentic context for applying the investigative skills required. Although some tasks can be supported with case studies or simulations, active involvement in a real setting offers a clearer understanding of malpractice and maladministration procedures.
Yes, using real cases is encouraged as it provides authentic evidence. However, you must fully anonymise all personal and organisational data to comply with confidentiality and data protection requirements.
No. The course explains investigative and regulatory principles in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way. You only need a general understanding of quality assurance processes.
All submissions must comply with legal, ethical, and organisational standards for confidentiality and data protection under the Data Protection Act 2018 (UK GDPR).
This qualification demonstrates your competence in managing cases of malpractice and maladministration. It can strengthen your professional credibility and open up opportunities for career advancement in education management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
You will be supported by a dedicated tutor who will guide your learning and a qualified assessor who will provide detailed feedback on your portfolio work.
No, you will be assessed solely through a portfolio of evidence that you build throughout the course and verified by your assessor.
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