Learning and Development Training Courses

Location: Hybrid learning

Cohort size: 8

Cost: £550 +VAT

Overview: This course is for practitioners who assess competence in vocationally related subject areas who use assessment methods such as observation or examining work products, oral questioning and discussion, use of witnesses or learner statements and recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). These assessments may take place in training workshops, classrooms or other learning environments. 

It covers topics in,

• Assessment Methods 
• Effective Assessment Planning  
• Legal and Ethical Considerations 

Location: Hybrid learning

Cohort size: 8

Cost: £550 +VAT

Overview: This course is for practitioners who assess knowledge and/or skills in vocationally-related subject areas assessment methods such as assessments in simulated environments, skills tests, oral and written questions, assignments, projects, case studies and RPL. 

Topics covered include,

• Assessment methods 
• Designing effective assessments 
• Recognition of prior learning 

Location: Hybrid learning

Cohort size: 8

Cost: £650 +VAT

Overview: This qualification is for anyone interested in or embarking on a role in teaching, or training within adult or alternative education, or learning support roles in another organisation. No prior training experience is required, but delivery of a microteach session is necessary to pass. Participants will gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a trainer in relation to legislation, EDI, and meeting learners needs. They will be able to sequence learning, plan and deliver sessions. They will also be able to identify the characteristics of effective assessment and feedback.

Topics covered include,

• Roles and Responsibilities
• Session Planning and Delivery  
• Effective Assessment and Feedback 

Location: Hybrid learning

Cohort size: 8

Cost: £415 +VAT

Overview: This qualification is for anyone interested in or embarking on a role in teaching, or training within adult or alternative education, or learning support roles in another organisation. No prior training experience is required, but delivery of a microteach session is necessary to pass. Participants will gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a trainer in relation to legislation, EDI, and meeting learners needs. They will be able to sequence learning, plan and deliver sessions. They will also be able to identify the characteristics of effective assessment and feedback.

Topics covered include,

• Trainer Roles and Responsibilities 
• Session Planning and Delivery 
• Assessment and Feedback 

Location: Hybrid learning

Cohort size: 8

Cost: £650 +VAT

Overview: This course is for professionals who assess both occupational competence in the workplace, as well as vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than at work (for example, in workshops, classrooms or other training environments). It is an industry standard qualification equipping learners with the skills they need to assess the competence of learners and their vocational knowledge in almost any sector. Those completing the course are qualified to pursue a wide range of assessor roles. 

Topics covered include,

• Assessment of Occupational Competence  
• Vocational Skills Assessment 
• Sector-Wide Assessment Practices 

Location: Hybrid learning

Cohort size: 8

Cost: £650 +VAT

Overview: This course is for candidates in an Internal Quality Assurance role looking to progress in the quality assurance sector. It supports practitioners conducting internal quality assurance of the assessment process within a centre or organisation by sample planning, monitoring and advising on the practice of assessors.

Topics covered include,

• Internal Quality Assurance Processes:  
• Sample Planning and Monitoring 
• Advising and Support

Location: Hybrid learning

Cohort size: 8

Cost: £650 +VAT

Overview: This is a knowledge-only course for those who are starting their journey as an internal quality assurance practitioner, or for those who need to know about internal quality assurance but who are not carrying out quality assurance themselves. This might include experienced assessors or centre managers, HR or quality assurance personnel.

Topics covered include,

• Fundamentals of Internal Quality Assurance 
• Roles and Responsibilities 
• Quality Assurance Processes 

Location: Hybrid learning

Cohort size: 8

Cost: £450 +VAT

Overview: For practitioners who lead the internal quality assurance process within a centre/organisation and have a responsibility for managing the quality of the assessment process, practice and the performance of assessors. They may also develop systems and have line management responsibilities whilst leading on External Quality Assurance (EQA) visits. This qualification will require the learner to have completed the City & Guilds Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice. 

Topics covered include,

• Leadership in Internal Quality Assurance 
• Development and Management of Quality Systems 
• External Quality Assurance (EQA) Coordination