QQI defines external authentication as the process that aims to provide independent authoritative confirmation of fair and consistent assessment of learners, in accordance with national standards. External authentication establishes the credibility of the provider’s assessment processes and ensures that assessment results have been marked in a valid and reliable way and are compliant with the requirement for the award.

PHECC External verification

A panel of external reviewers appointed by Council to implement the Quality Review Framework set out in current Council Rules for Recognition of Institution will take up this role.