The Qualifications Credit Framework is the new structure for creating and accrediting qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is at the heart of a major reform of vocational qualifications in the workplace.
The introduction of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) with new rules for complexity, credit size, and content has created a complex and evolving landscape for all those in the delivery and accreditation of training and qualifications.
QA Associates intend to be at the forefront of these changes and developments. With a number of our associates being involved with Awarding Bodies and Sector Skills Councils, we seek to support advise and guide both employers and training providers in taking the right options for employee qualifications under these emerging conditions.
Evaluation & Audit•
on November 24th, 2009•
London City Airport have been working with QA Associates’ Keith Webster to develop a ‘Training for Competence Programme for Personnel in ‘Airside Ops’.
The three phases of the programme are induction, application and maintenance of competence. The programme features a personal diary which is used on a continuous basis to show how the employee has maintained their own competence through work activities, development opportunities and formal training courses.
For further information contact our offices or Ian Stubbles at the airport.
After assisting London Fire Brigade in the qualification of a number of watch-based Assessors to A1 standard, QA Associates have been asked to help the brigade with a further pilot project.
The project will establish if firefighters who have completed their Fire-fighter Development Program are eligible for a National Vocation Qualification by using independent verification without the need for separate evidence.
Evaluation & Audit•
on March 8th, 2008•
QA Associates recently assisted Derry City Council to select two new Crew Managers at the airport Rescue & Firefighting Service. The successful candidates then went on to their training course at ITC and came out as two of the best candidates.
Robert Bradley of the City Council was very pleased with the process which was carried out in an impartial and independent way, leaving all candidates with the feeling that they had all had a fair opportunity to gain a post.
Feedback has been provided to each of those who went through the selection process and a development program for the successful candidates is due to commence under the guidance of QA Associates.
For further details on the process, contact Dennis Fretwell.
Evaluation & Audit•
on March 3rd, 2008•
QA Associates’ consultant Keith Webster recently assisted Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service in their selection process for two new Brigade Managers.
Keith carried out external verification of the process and advised on interpreting the Brigade Manager Role Maps and related Behavioural Anchored Rating Scales.
Evaluation & Audit•
on December 1st, 2007•
Independent External Verification visits in accordance with the requirements of CAP 699 are due to start again in January at East Midlands Airport.
Following discussion with CAA a number of changes to the visits are planned next year – this is particularly important as changes to CAP 699 are imminent.
All of our External Verifiers are either qualified to V2 (the industrial standard) or working towards V2 qualification. For more information/prices, please contact Dennis Fretwell.
