Brooks & Kirk
TAQA Training & Educational Consultancy
Over 25 years of delivering training in Further Education
Featured Courses
At Brooks and Kirk, we offer all of the courses under the TAQA suite of qualifications. Below you will find out most popular courses in Tutor Training, Assessment Training, and Quality Assurance Training.
Tutor Training
Level 3 Award in Education and
Training (AET)
The AET course is designed to provide a foundation in teaching and training. It is ideal for those who are new to teaching & training and want to gain the basic knowledge and skills required to be an effective educator in further education.
£395 Instalments | £50 Deposit
Assessor Training
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
The CAVA course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to become competent assessors of vocational qualifications, such as apprenticeships or NVQs, in their area of expertise.
£845 Instalments | £50 Deposit
IQA Training
Level 4 Certificate in Leading Internal Quality Assurance (Lead IQA)
This IQA qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to lead and manage the quality assurance of vocational qualifications. You must already be a qualified assessor to enrol on this IQA course.
£1,075 Instalments | £200 Deposit
Assessor Training Courses
CAVA Assessor Course
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
The CAVA assessor training course is designed to equip individuals with the skills to assess occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills in the classroom or other training environments.
Our CAVA assessors course is ideal for those looking to become fully qualified assessors.
£845 Instalments | £50 Deposit
ACWE Assessor Course
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in a Work Environment
The ACWE assessor course provides learners with the expertise to assess occupational competence within the work environment, but does not allow assessment of vocational abilities.
Our ACWE assessor course is ideal for those looking to become workplace assessors.
£745 Instalments | £50 Deposit
AVRA Assessor Course
Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
The AVRA assessors course qualifies learners to undertake assessments in vocational environments, such as classrooms. It does not qualify learners to assess workplace competence.
Our AVRA assessor course is ideal for those looking to become vocational assessors.
£745 Instalments | £50 Deposit
Course Bundles
Bundle the qualifications from the TAQA suite together, get qualified and save yourself some money. Brooks and Kirk offer a variety of course bundles that you need to become an Assessor, Tutor, Internal Quality Assurer, Quality Manager and End-Point Assessor. Bundling our courses together not only offers a path towards your desired career, but also ensures a cost-effective path to gaining multiple qualifications.
Our Course Bundles
Browse our available course bundles below to discover the perfect qualification package for your needs
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Consultancy Service
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Initial Consultation
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If you are considering starting your own training company, we are here to help. Our consultancy service will give you all the advice and support you need to start your own training company.
If you already have your own training company but need some advice or guidance, we can help too. Here you can find help with a sanction, action point, or any other quality improvement issue.
Our Services
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Why Choose Brooks and Kirk?
As specialists in the TAQA (Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance) suite of courses, Brooks and Kirk are the perfect choice for you if you’re looking to develop your skills in this area. The TAQA suite of courses is highly regarded in the education and training sector and is a requirement for anyone looking to work in a quality assurance or assessment role.
Our in-depth knowledge and experience of the TAQA courses enables us to deliver comprehensive and tailored training that meets the needs of you, no matter your level of experience. We offer unlimited tutor support and the ability to study anywhere at anytime with all of our courses.
Access to Learners
Throughout a number of courses in the TAQA suite, you will be required to assess learners (in the assessor qualifications) or qualified assessors (in the IQA qualifications).
Rest assured, Brooks and Kirk can provide these for you at no extra cost, to save you the stress and hassle.
Unlimited Tutor Support
The team of tutors at Brooks and Kirk are available to provide feedback and offer guidance on any aspect of the course.
Whether you need help understanding a concept, require additional resources or just want some advice on how to approach a particular task, the tutors at Brooks and Kirk are always on hand to help.
Study at Your Own Pace
With Brooks and Kirk, you have the flexibility to study at a pace that suits your needs and circumstances.
You can fit your studies around your commitments. You will have access to a range of online learning resources that you can access any time, from anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our courses or services, please feel free to get in touch. Our advisors are always happy to have a chat. You can contact us using any of the below platforms, or fill in our contact form and we will respond to you within one working day.
Our opening hours are 9am – 6.30pm, Monday – Friday.
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