OUR SERVICES
ASSESSMENT & ACCREDITATION
QA Associates are a BTEC Approved Assessment Centre accredited by Pearson/Edexcel to mark assessment and examination submissions from learners seeking work-related BTEC qualifications.
We have, over many years, developed a very successful model of BTEC accreditation. By working in conjunction with training providers, who deliver the specialist training elements, and the awarding organisation, who provide the formal qualification, QA Associates are able to offer an efficient and cost-effective service to organisations looking to develop & up-skill their workforce.
The logistics of assessment and verification can be complex, and managing these elements throughout the delivery of an accredited training programme can be time-consuming and ultimately, expensive. Organisations wishing to develop formal staff training programmes are often unable to because they lack the time or expertise to ensure that their processes are resilient enough to comply with the stringent regulatory requirements of BTEC accreditation.
QA Associates are experts in the field of assessment, verification & accreditation and have been providing a fully outsourced ‘Accredited Assessment Centre’ service on behalf of our clients for a number of years. We understand the importance of staff development and the benefits it can bring to an organisation and our partners trust us to deliver a thorough and flexible solution – knowing that our policies and procedures are robust, accurate and have successfully undergone continuous, rigorous scrutiny and external verification.
Senior management play a very active role, together with others in managing the systems and in monitoring the effectiveness of delivery and assessment. Good use is made of electronic storage. There is good back up provided for all data and GDPR issues are being implemented carefully.
External Verifier, Edexcel, 2020
THE BENEFITS OF USING QA ASSOCIATES OUTSOURCED ASSESSMENT SOLUTION
Our fully outsourced solution covers the complete assessment and accreditation life-cycle, including the registration, quality assurance and certification processes. This model removes the administrative and regulatory burden associated with accreditation, allowing you to focus on the delivery of the sector-specific training that will most benefit your organisation. Using QA Associates ‘Accredited Assessment Centre’ service will allow you to:
SAVE TIME
QA Associates offer a first-class, proven assessment and verification solution that is accurate, flexible and efficient. Our experienced team take care of all the awarding body administrative processes and paperwork – allowing you the time to focus on developing your staff and improving your business.
IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
Workplace training represents a prime opportunity to expand the knowledge and skills of your employees. Recognising and rewarding staff development with a formal qualification through QA increases confidence, promotes loyalty and can lead to improvements in processes, procedures & performance.
INCREASE PROFIT
Outsourcing your accreditations is the most cost-effective way of providing your workforce with formal qualifications. We are able to act as a fully outsourced solution for organisations who wish to deliver their own training, but do not have the expertise or budget to manage an ‘Accredited Assessment Centre’.
OUR PROCESS
Our model covers the complete assessment and accreditation life-cycle and streamlines the assessment & accreditation of your workforce training & development programme.
1. REGISTRATION
We oversee the process of registering learners with the appropriate awarding organisation.
2. ASSESSMENT
We can evaluate course work, assignments, portfolios and other measurements of learning.
3. QUALITY ASSURANCE (IQA)
The evaluation of learners work is quality assured and externally verified quickly and accurately.
4. CERTIFICATION
We ensure that all learners are processed fairly, and successful candidates are certified quickly.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
QA Associates have built their reputation on taking the time to understand the specific requirements of our customers, and we pride ourselves on delivering tailored solutions that are robust, flexible and cost-effective.
So whether you are looking at developing a bespoke qualification for your organisation, require an outsourced assessment & verification solution, or simply need independent marking of exam papers or assignments, QA Associates can help.
Please get in touch with a member of the team and find out how!
