Qualifications and Training:
Regulated Qualification Framework
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The IRRV is the largest professional institution operating in the field of revenues, benefits and valuation.The Institute keeps its members informed of current issues and provides opportunities for further professional and personal development and the sharing of best practice. Its qualifications and Continuing Professional Development scheme are designed to meet the needs of members at every stage of their careers.
IRRV Level 3 Diploma in Local Taxation, Benefits and Advice (RQF)
The IRRV Level 3 Diploma in Local Taxation, Benefits and Advice (RQF) is a competence-based qualification – that is, it is not assessed by examinations but through fulfilment of work tasks. The units that make up the qualification specify the areas where workplace competence has to be shown. An assessor will approve the evidence produced by the candidate.
A candidate must be registered with an IRRV approved centre. This may be the workplace itself, or an external centre.
There are four pathways – consisting of a number of units - to achieving the Qualification, and learners need only to follow one pathway. The pathway a learner chooses will depend on which area of work they want to demonstrate competence in.
The four pathways are:
- Benefits
- Local Taxation
- Advice
- Generic
Successful completion of the qualification enables the candidate to apply for Technician membership of the IRRV and use the letters Tech IRRV
The Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF)
recognises achievement through awarding credits for units and qualifications.
The RQF Provides:
A consistent approach to vocational qualifications.
Accessible routes to achieving qualifications.
Qualifications that can be studied in smaller steps to support career based learning.
Qualifications that use the RQF rules are made up of units. This provides flexible ways to get a qualification. Each unit has a credit value which tells you how many credits are awarded when a unit is completed. Units build up to qualifications. For the Diploma qualification you need over 37 credits. Units and qualifications are each given a level according to their difficulty, from entry level to level 8. The title of a qualification will tell you its size and level. If a qualification includes a unit that you have already been awarded, you can use the unit you have already taken towards that qualification. Units awarded by different awarding organizations can be combined to build up qualifications.
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RQF Latest News and Updates
New Awarding Organisation rules around Centre Assessment checks
February 2020
Ofqual has confirmed that awarding organisations (AOs) must introduce Centre Assessment Standards Scrutiny (CASS) processes by no later than 1 September 2021. This is the new term to cover the arrangements AOs must have in place to scrutinise assessment judgements made by schools, colleges and training providers (centres) offering their qualifications.
The announcement comes as part of the outcomes of an earlier consultation on how Ofqual will regulate AOs on their control of assessment judgements made by centres.
All of the proposals in the original Ofqual consultation will be implemented, subject to some minor changes to the wording to address points of clarity. In summary, Ofqual’s new requirements include:
- AOs must put in place Centre Assessment Standards Scrutiny (CASS) arrangements for all assessments marked by centres and be fully compliant with the related Ofqual requirements by 1 September 2021.
- All other forms of CASS must take place before or after results are issued and AOs must consider the appropriate action to take for any results discovered that are not in line with the required standard.
- AOs must put in place, comply with, and keep under review a CASS strategy for all qualifications that are marked by centres (including those that are subject to moderation).
- Where an AO discovers an incorrect result, it must be corrected where necessary in line with Ofqual guidance. AOs must revoke certificates where they are found to reflect an incorrect result which has been corrected.
If an AO already carries out the minimum requirements for centre monitoring, centres may not notice any difference. Ofqual has produced guidance on what these decisions mean for centres.
Ofqual has published the minimum requirements needed for all CASS strategies and activities. They are also keen to ensure that awarding organisations have the ability to increase these where and when necessary (i.e. when identified risks requires an increased approach). The minimum evidence is required for these areas:
- Annual activities
- Sampling
- Training and competence
- Risk-based approach
Amongst these, awarding organisations must explain their overall approach, how they approve and allow centres to mark their assessments, their approach to monitoring centres and managing risk, plus how and when they need to take action or make adjustments based on evidence.
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Centre and Candidate Guide
This guidance document is designed for organisations that are, or are seeking to become, approved assessment centres to deliver IRRV RQF units. This document should be read in conjunction with the National Occupational Standards and all other IRRV policy documents which are available from the IRRV website (www.irrv.net) and contain the specific assessment requirements and quality assurance arrangements for the qualifications.
The following bodies are mentioned in this document and have key roles in the development, regulation and monitoring of RQF units.
The IRRV qualifications and the administration of the qualifications comply with the strategy, and this covers
- fitness for purpose;
- quality assurance and quality control;
- workplace assessment and simulation where appropriate; and
- the competence and development of assessors, Quality Assurers.
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IRRV Level 3 Diploma in Local Taxation, Benefits and Advice (RQF)
Important notes for Centres and Learners
This guide gives details of the units that make up the IRRV Level 3 Diploma in Local Taxation, Benefits and Advice (RQF) (hereafter referred to as the Qualification)
There are four pathways to achieving the Qualification and learners need to only follow one pathway. The pathway a learner chooses will depend on which area of work they want to demonstrate competence in. The four pathways are Benefits, Local Taxation, Advice and Generic. The guide shows the combination of units for each pathway.
The Qualification Scheme Guidance is contained in this guide. It is important that Centres and Learners ensure the evidence provided, and the assessment of the units, meet the requirements as laid out in the Qualification Scheme Guidance.
This guide is version controlled. Centres and Learners should ensure they always use the latest version.
Also contained in this guide is information on the transfer of units from the IRRV Level 3 Diploma in Local Taxation and Benefits (RQF) where Learners have started that course but wish to transfer to the IRRV Level 3 Diploma in Local Taxation, Benefits and Advice (RQF) qualification.
To assist Centres and Learners, many parts of this guide have been written as a Guide to Learners rather than being addressed to Centres.
IRRV Level 3 Diploma in Local Taxation, Benefits and Advice (RQF)
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Assessment Center Documentation
This region of the IRRV website is for registered IRRV Assessment Centres (RQF)
IRRV Level 3 Diploma in Local Taxation, Benefits and Advice
Full unit content, qualification pathways and assessment information for candidates, centres and assessors.
IRRV Level 3 Diploma in Local Taxation, Benefits and Advice (RQF)
Ten week rule RQF centres
To ensure that you are delivering training and accrediting qualifications in line with the regulations and assessment strategy, enabling learners to be successful in achieving their chosen qualifications, you need a reliable system of assessment and verification. For more detail please download the full document.
Credit Transfer policy RQF centres
IRRV will recognise certificates of unit credit issued by other awarding organisations where the units form part of accredited NVQ or QCF qualification.
Credit Transfer policy RQF centres
EQAO centre visit policy
The appointed EQAO will visit the centre a minimum of once yearly for the purpose of both audit of procedures & documentation, and of sampling of portfolios (see sampling guidance notes).
Simulation Guidance
This guide is designed to advise on the best way to approach a simulated environment
Candidates with Particular Requirements
IRRV is committed to ensuring that there are no barriers to assessment which prevent candidates from effectively demonstrating their attainment; and to ensuring that arrangements for candidates with particular assessment requirements do not give, or appear to give, them an unfair advantage
Candidates with Particular Requirements
Application for Centre Approval
Please find the initial application for cenrte approval. You should also refer to the centre set up guide and centre documentation checklist. For more guidance contact dolores.fergus@irrv.org.uk (0207 691 8994).Application for Centre Approval
Centre set up Guide Chart
Setting up an IRRV approved assessment centre requires certain national regulatory and IRRV procedures to be followed. The process starts with an enquiry to education@irrv.org.uk in the first instance, thereafter an application form is submitted and an audit visit to your organisation will take place. See Application for Centre Approval.
Sampling Guide RQF Centres
The award of an IRRV is based on a number of assessment decisions. External Verifying is about checking the consistency of assessments. It is not cost effective or feasible to check every single assessment, so you look at a sample of the centre's assessments. This will normally involve meeting candidates and is not solely based on inspection of assessment records.
IRRV Centre Documentation Checklist
Under the RQF, the IRRV have a responsibility to comply with Regulated Qualifications Framework. Effective centre management and control will meet these regulations. The centre documentation are suitable controls to meet the requirements. Please download the full checklistCentre Documentation Checklist
IRRV Assessment Centres
Please see athe list of current centres offering vocational qualifications. They may be prepared to take on external candidates and/or develop a partnership. Alterntively you can set up a centre yourself. See centre set up process or email education@irrv.org.uk
Customer Service Complaints Procedure
We aim to respond to all queries courteously and accurately. To ensure we have achieved our quality standards we have established a Customer Service Standards chart and make every effort to comply with it in all our communications. Please download the Customer Service policy for more detail.Customer Service Complaints procedure
Equality and Diversity Policy
The Institute’s Equality and Diversity policy is intended to ensure that every candidate is enabled to receive a fair assessment regardless of their circumstances.
Equality and Diversity Policy RQF centres
Malpractice Policy
Assessment Centres are required to follow good practice, and to note the Malpractice procedure that applies to all centres.
Malpractice Policy for RQF centre
Safeguarding and Prevent Policy
The Institute is committed to providing a safe environment for young people and vulnerable adults, identifying young people and vulnerable adults who are suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm and to taking appropriate action to ensure that such individuals are kept safe, in the workplace, at home or whilst studying with the IRRV.
The IRRV is also committed to providing students with the necessary skills and knowledge to keep themselves and others safe. Education, like other key sectors, has a responsibility to promote values of openness and tolerance and to facilitate free debate, which is characteristic of being a British citizen. It is in this context that the IRRV provides the following policies and information.
Safeguarding and Prevent Policy
Bulling and Harassment Policy
The Institute is committed to providing a working environment that is free of harassment and bullying, and where everyone is treated, and treats others, with dignity and respect. The Company will not permit or condone any form of bullying or harassment.
Appeals Procedure
All candidates may request review and appeal against a result if they feel they have been unfairly treated.
Assessment Centre fees and Charges
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Becoming a new assessment centre
Setting up an IRRV approved assessment centre requires certain national regulatory and IRRV procedures to be followed. The process starts with an enquiry to IRRV education@irrv.org.uk in the first instance, thereafter an application form is submitted and an audit visit to your organization will take place. See Application for centre approval
Centre and Candidate Guide
This guidance document is designed for organisations that are, or are seeking to become, approved assessment centres to deliver IRRV RQF units. This document should be read in conjunction with the National Occupational Standards and all other IRRV policy documents which are available from the IRRV website (www.irrv.net) and contain the specific assessment requirements and quality assurance arrangements for the qualifications.
The following bodies are mentioned in this document and have key roles in the development, regulation and monitoring of RQF units.
The IRRV qualifications and the administration of the qualifications comply with the strategy, and this covers
- fitness for purpose;
- quality assurance and quality control;
- workplace assessment and simulation where appropriate; and
- the competence and development of assessors, Quality Assurers.
IRRV Level 3 Diploma in Local Taxation, Benefits and Advice (RQF)
Full unit content, qualification pathways and assessment information for candidates, centres and assessors.
IRRV Level 3 Diploma in Local Taxation, Benefits and Advice (RQF)
Application for Centre Approval
Please find the initial application for cenrte approval. You should also refer to the centre set up guide and centre documentation checklist. For more guidance contact dolores.fergus@irrv.org.uk (0207 691 8981).
Application for Centre Approval
Setting up an IRRV approved assessment centre requires certain national regulatory and IRRV procedures to be followed. The process starts with an enquiry to IRRV education@irrv.org.uk in the first instance, thereafter an application form is submitted and an audit visit to your organisation will take place. See Application for centre approval.
IRRV Centre documentation checklist
Under the RQF, the IRRV have a responsibility to comply with Regulated Qualifications Framework. Effective centre management and control will meet these regulations. The centre documentation are suitable controls to meet the requirements. Please download the full checklist
IRRV Centre documentation checklist
IRRV Assessment Centres
Please see athe list of current centres offering vocational qualifications. They may be prepared to take on external candidates and/or develop a partnership. Alterntively you can set up a centre yourself. See centre set up process or email education@irrv.org.uk
Assessment centre fees and charges
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Current assessment centres
Assessment Centre
Main contact email address
Contact
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Assessment Centres Fee and Charges
Each year, assessment centres pay a fee or charge The fees include a full assessment and the annual continuous improvement check carried out every 12 months. Other charges are also listed.