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How quickly will I be started?
For payments received before 4.00 pm on a weekday;
– You will be started the same day.
For payments received after 4.00 pm on a weekday/anytime over the weekend;
– You will be started on the next working day.
What will I receive from Brooks and Kirk?
You will receive an email. The email will contain your login details for our online learning system. Once you have received this email, you will be able to log in to your account on our learning system and begin your course!
Within a couple of days of you being sent your login details you will receive a call from someone at Brooks and Kirk. This will mainly be just to welcome you onto the course and arrange any assistance you need going forward. If you would like to have a chat with one of your tutors at any point throughout your time with us, then please just drop us a call on 01205 805 155.
I’ve just finished my CAVA course with Brooks and Kirk and couldn’t recommend them more. When I was looking who to do my course with I really struggled as I didn’t know much about what was available but after lots of research I choose Brooks and Kirk and very glad I did. With the efficiency of the assessors I was able to complete the CAVA course in 2months which was great. I have even since enrolled on another course with Brooks and Kirk as they were so good! You won’t be disappointed !!
Clear and concise instructions and support when needed. Excellent training company will definitely use them again.
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The course was simply excellent. The online Moodle system was great, and the support received from everyone at Brooks and Kirk was fantastic. Highly recommended!!
Great concept working remotely, especially in this current pandemic and lockdowns. This does not effect how much or little you wish to learn. I passed the CAVA course level 3 and AET course level 3. The only draw back is Brooks and Kirk actually confirming that you have passed the qualifications on the moodle system once the courses are completed. Excellent value for money and I found all the staff members very helpful, and accomadating every time I phoned to either ask a question or find out about the course. I would recommend Brooks and Kirk every time.
From the minute that I enquired about doing my assessors course with Brooks and Kirk I received very supportive and professional advice. Throughout my course they were very quick to respond to any questions or queries that I had and support was given whenever needed. I really enjoyed completing the course and this was due to the way in which it was set out and managed with easy access to the learning tools and portal. The way in which the course is set out made it very clear and easier to work through and knowing that any problems I came across would be dealt with in a quick and professional manner by the team was very reassuring. I would recommend anyone who is wanting to train as an assessor to use Brooks and Kirk.
Best online organisation. Well organised, professional and friendly. Excellent learning material provided. Highly recommending
I had been looking at doing the CAVA course with a number of providers and although many providers I spoke with were good, I felt Brooks and Kirk had the edge. I made a decision to enroll on the course and everything about the course I have enjoyed. The material provided is great as is the learning platform and anytime I have needed support it's been a phone call or a email away and has always been great. I have learned a lot on this journey and where some assignments I did not pass 1st time around the feedback had been great allowing me to learn more and pass the next time around. If you the reader are at the stage I was a few months ago on making a decision, I would say go with Brooks and Kirk because you will enjoy the journey, learn and get qualified. I am now working on completing the AET course with B&K and 8 months ago I had no idea about assessing or adult learning so thank you Brook and Kirk for getting me this far.
I would recommend Brooks and Kirk to anyone considering a course provider. I've completed three courses with them and they have been excellent during all three.
It was great studying my CAVA course. Really amazing Tutors who are very helpful and supportive.
Having completed qualifications before, this is my first experience on line. The team at B&K were always happy to answer any queries and the course content was easy to follow. I found the tasks in Unit 1 easy to understand and found the tutorial information very useful. Feedback requirements and comments were always clear and understandable. I got significant help with my Unit 2 & 3 portfolio with many thanks to Laura particularly 😊
Amazing! Friendly and helpful staff with tons of experience and patience.
From the point of enrolment on my assessors course, Brooks and Kirk were really helpful. They communicated well with me throughout my learning journey and it was easy to access support if i needed it. The only improvements that i think could be made are to have one tutor assigned to learners. I received feedback from several tutors so it became slightly confusing at times as to who to contact. Also, although the learning content was fit for purpose, it could do with modernising including the Moodle platform. Overall, i would certainly recommend Brooks and Kirk if you are planning to complete an assessors qualification.
Very well planned and accessible course. Assessment timely, fair and transparent. Teaching and materials met my needs and the virtual learning environment was easy to navigate and use. Support always easily available. I would thoroughly recommend.
My experience can be summed up in four words, "professionalism at its best!. Thanks to every member of the Brooks and Kirk team.
I found Brooks and Kirk great to do my Level 3 Assessors qualification. Whilst it was an online course (apart from a day at one of their centres) I didn’t feel on my own. They rang regularly to make sure I was ok with the course, I never had any problems speaking to an assessor if I needed help, and every one of the staff I had contact with was lovely. If I decide to do a higher qualification I wouldn’t even consider going elsewhere.
A****** I can not recommend these guys enough!! At first I was unsure as so many bad companies out there but I’m so glad I did it. It will change my working life for the better. I just got my CAVA (assessor trainer course). I have already got an assessor job just a week after I finished! The training they gave me insured I had every tool and all the knowledge I needed to get the job wasn’t anything I hadn’t learnt, no question I couldn’t answer regarding being an assessor during my interview. If you want to be an assessor I can’t see any other way you should do it. I’m now about to start IQA course with them. Thank you B&K looking forward to training more with you. 👌🏻
Great course and interaction with the team. They never leave you on your own when you are self-studying. They ring you up to check that you are ok and if you need any support. great support. #neverstoplearning #feelingmotivated
The CAVA course was the first Virtual Learning Enviroment course Ive taken, with so many different Organisations to choose from, it was the positive reviews about Brooks and Kirk that I enrolled. The Benefit of studying and uploading assignments in my time, working around family and work commitments was excellent. Very good resources, reading material and videos throughout the course. Assignments always marked promptly with good constructive feedback. Actually providing learners for my Observational day was a God send. I really enjoyed studying with Brooks and Kirk and found all the staff to be Very Professional and Helpful. Highly recommended.
Brooks & Kirk are the ONLY training provider that let you use their Assessors and Learners to enable you to progress. Other training providers claim that you need your own learners and assessors because they dont want to help you, but B&K have been fantastic throughout my learning journey
Completing my assessor’s course with Brooks and Kirk was a very rewarding experience. They made it so clear and easy to progress throughout the course and I credit them with how quickly I managed to complete the course. Thank you Brooks and Kirk. I look forward to my next course with you.
Brooks and Kirk are an amazing organisation where the people are professional and caring. I have had so much support from the team at Brooks and Kirk and I can’t emphasise enough how brilliant they all are. They work so professionally and have amazing ethics which shows through the staff that work there. I will be recommending Brooks and Kirk to friends and family and will continue to study through them if any other course come up. I have so far done 3 course with them and it has been a smooth journey with great support and motivation. It’s a family run company and they make you feel at home especially when you go to there workshops/courses which are ran brilliantly. I have worked in a big organisation but I have never seen such professionalism like Brooks and Kirk with every single of their staff members. When I paid for my courses at Brooks and Kirk I spoke to a young lady called Molly. She helped me understand what the course entailed in more detail and she was very clear and understanding. There are no sale gimmicks or games. They offer support and information and it’s up to you if you want to go ahead or not. I made up my own mind and decided to go with Brooks and Kirk as what they offered was the best but not only that, it was because when I spoke to Molly she was so helpful and professional that she made me feel that this is what Brooks and Kirk is about. It was true! Brooks and Kirk are helpful and professional. Due to Molly being so great at her job I made the right choice and am now a qualified assessor so thank you to them all at brooks and Kirk starting with Molly! Thank you! Amazing! 😇🙂
Very supportive team, prompt at responding to queries, brilliant training material to support the learning! Everything that is needed to learn and develop!! I thoroughly enjoyed completing AET which meant that I chose them again to complete CAVA!!!
Completed the CAVA in 6 months took longer than I expected due to my own other ongoing commitments. Laura/Katherine at Brooks and Kirk who assessed myself and ran the training course were very helpful and supportive, giving clear guidelines which enabled a nice smooth process. On completion of the CAVA I recently contacted them and spoke to Dan re CPD and again found him helpful and supportive. Many thanks for all your help. Best wishes Asha
Very good and supportive.
This course was an opportunity to consolidate existing knowledge and acquire new knowledge and on reflection I feel that is has been worthwhile, not just in terms of getting the qualification but in developing my own professional practice. Navigating the website and the units was easy for the most part and any questions I had were answered quickly by B&K. Feedback on submitted assignments was quick. Highly recommended.
If you are looking for a Gold 5-star Assessor & IQA Training Specialist - look no further!! I highly recommend Brooks and Kirk. I recently passed my CAVA course thanks to the outstanding service provided by Brooks and Kirk. They have created a fun and user-friendly virtual learning environment where you are surrounded by the most fantastic, friendly, helpful and professional team. I thoroughly enjoyed my learning experience. Special thanks to Steve – fun and engaging day (Unit 2) and Laura – for your continued support throughout my learning journey. Registration 5 Gold Stars Virtual Learning Environment 5 Gold Stars Care calls, support and guidance 5 Gold Stars Timely and constructive feedback 5 Gold Stars Access to 2 learners to assess 5 Gold Stars Advice and opportunities to attend other courses 5 Gold Stars
It is such a brilliant course and the whole team are really great and helpful. They always want to make sure if you need any help and go the extra mile.
I recently completed my CAVA certificate using the online training. It was easy to use and logical steps were given for each module. The marking or grading of work was quickly turned round with clear feedback. If you got stuck there was help at the end of the phone to put you back on track. All round a good experience. Thanks for your professional attitude.
I would recommend Brooks & Kirk to anyone who wants to further their career in assessing. My background was pharmacy and I wanted to seek jobs in the assessing field. When searching for CAVA courses - I came across Brooks & Kirk. The course layout was fantastic as were the tutors. I received constructive feedback quickly, which allowed me to get through the course within 5 months of starting! I have now got a fantastic role with a leading Pharmacy training company! Thank you Buttercups!
I've thoughroully enjoyed taking the course for the CAVA qualification and have learned a great deal throughout. The online system is a great way allowing you to complete in your own time with no pressure. The assessors are on call for guidance whenever needed and extremely helpful. They are a very friendly and professional team. I honestly couldn't have asked for more! Excellent course, would highly recommend!
I did my CAVA with Brooks and Kirk and i found the whole process very easy, Once i got my head around what i was doing on the web page and where everything was the process just flowed from submitting tasks to feedback from the assessors. The videos on the tasks really helped and it pointed me in the right direction on my answers. Well done everyone at Brooks & Kirk for your support Many Thanks Brian
Excellent service, great people to work with and very user friendly training.
CAVA and AET training with Brooks & Kirk. Great help and encouragement during my training, with a timely response with assignment feedback and response to any questions I had. Their learning platform is very user-friendly because it is well-structured. A great blended-learning session during AET training. A knowledgeable team with great customer service. I'd definitely recommend them. I really feel like I've achieved what I set out to achieve. Thank you Brooks & Kirk. x
I took both the CAVA and IQA courses and extremely happy with the training programs that were provided. Good course content which was relevant to my professional requirements, great delivery with excellent support from the company and the instructors.
Really good and effective learning programme. The learning modules made you think about different learning styles, feedback etc. as you would expect. A variety of modules some with videos and other modules pointing you to further online research which helps you to consider what you are doing and why. Paid for the faster feedback service and they delivered what I expected. The one day workshop was also helpful in understanding the learning criteria, completion of the assessment templates and assessment marking criteria
Fantastic experience right from the outset. High quality online and face to face training along side excellent customer service. This a winning combination and ensures that Brooks and Kirk stand out from the crowd. Thanks for all your help and support and I have managed to secure an EPA contract with a major apprenticeship supplier immediately after completing the course.
I completed my CAVA and Teaching course at my own pace and even had the advantage of paying for the CAVA course in instalments. This made it possible and comfortable for me. I had support from the staff throughout who patiently guided me through. Brooks and Kirk maintain high standards in performance and professionalism.
I have been very impressed with the quality of service provided by Brooks and Kirk. They allow for qualifications to be learner led, taking it at a pace suitable to the learner. The workshops within their offices were very well organized and delivered. The teaching staff were professional and supportive and the administrative team were very efficient and proactive ensuring that I had a quality and productive learning journey. If anyone is not sure about which learning provider to use I would highly recommend Brooks and Kirk
I have just completed my CAVA course with Brooks and Kirk, and I would thoroughly recommend them. The resources and tutorials are easy to follow and very professional, they provide a lot of support along the way. I also followed their advice on the Brooks and Kirk YouTube video on how to Ace your NVQ Assessor interview and it helped me with my preparation (and I have been offered a 2nd interview). Thank you Brooks and Kirk.
I completed my assessors course in July this year . And can not thank brooks and Kirk enough . They helped me so much to achieve this. Someone was always there at the other end of the phone when I was struggling ..... especially dan and Laura when it came to computer help ! Brooks and Kirk also gave me advise after I completed the course and where to seek employment. I have now got a freelance assessors job within Health and Social Care which I am really enjoying. I would recommend brooks and Kirk to anyone and I will be in touch with them again next year to do the IQA course Thank you all that helped me achieve this
I have completed my CAVA course in September. It was the best experience ever, I enjoyed every step of the course and I am very happy I was able to achieve my goal. The Brooks and Kirk were always very supportive with all the assignments, I was receiving feedbacks that I could work on. I spent a day in one of their offices to do practical part of my training, which was well led. Brooks and Kirk followed progress of the course and always emailed me if I needed any additional support. I would highly recommend Brooks and Kirk to anyone, who wish to pursue their career to next level.
Having completed my second degree with the OU, I was used to working through a VLE. What Brooks and Kirk have created is excellent. The layout of the learning portal is simple and easy to navigate, you can see what you need to do and where to find everything. Within the task pages, the information is well structured, better than anything I saw at the college where I taught before taking the CAVA. You can access the learning materials on the same page as the task description and in some cases, a template submission sheet so you have a document to get you started. This is a very appropriate way to design and deliver a level 3 course, they have struck the perfect balance between learner initiative and supportive coaching. You will not be spoon fed, you will have to put in the effort and follow the learning activities. But the feedback is excellent and is very quick, much quicker than I have received at any of the other establishment, both academic and vocational. The course is well worth the money, I would highly recommend you study with Brooks & Kirk, they are an example to the rest of the industry.
I have completed a CAVA course with B&K and thought the course was well structured and timely and constructive feedback. When I attended the inhouse training session I really enjoyed it. The class was small and inclusive. But the trainer was professional and approachable. The atmospher was relaxed and could have a laugh and still keep on track. The only thing for me was traveling in and out of Manchester. The main barrier to gaining the qualification is the assessed assessments requiring trainees to be assessed. But B&K provide these on the training day. This is good as you can do lesson plans as a group and gain new ideas.
Deciding which training provider to use for a particular qualification is never easy, you will research providers, awarding bodies, funding options and previous learner reviews. I can’t help you with the first three steps. However, I can provide you with a review of Brooks and Kirk. Having studied education in the past, I had some idea of what I was getting myself into, so I didn’t need to rely as much on the tutors for support, but when I did they were there and extremely helpful; just don’t expect them to do the work for you, that part is up to you. The online system for downloading and submitting assessments is spot on, simple to use and fully supported by the team at Brooks and Kirk. Feedback for the written assignments was timely and always useful, even assignments that were accepted first time had some constructive feedback to allow me to build on my knowledge or understanding further developing my professional practice as an assessor. The practical elements of the course are the ones that seem to make most people nervous, with Brooks and Kirk there is no need to be. The way the assessment day is structured and delivered is fantastic. You will spend some time learning about the process of assessing then you will do it, this experience is the key to understanding the role of the assessor and how your behaviour can affect the learner/apprentice you are assessing. The practical day also provides you with the skills and competencies you will need to complete the Assessing Vocational Skills, Knowledge, and Understanding unit documentation for the full CAVA qualification. Overall I can’t recommend Brooks and Kirk highly enough: the course materials are first class; the assessors are helpful, knowledgeable, and professional; you have a choice of awarding bodies; the price is very reasonable with flexible payment options that make self-funding attainable. What more could you want? My intention now is to complete an IQA course with Brooks and Kirk as soon as they allow me to, and if they start to offer one, I will be completing an End Point Assessors course with them as well.
I have just completed my assessors course with Brooks and Kirk, and I cannot rate them enough! I found the online portal extremeley easy and clear to use, and the resources were fantastic. The staff and assessors are extremely helpful and professional, they get back to you very quickly and always stress they are available for further help whenever needed. I wouldn’t go anywhere else and hope to be training with them again in the near future!
I have just recently completed the CAVA with Brookes and Kirk. My journey from the start to the end has been a positive and enjoyable learning experience with informative feedback and ongoing support. I would like to personally thank all the team and say a special thanks to Laura for providing an enjoyable and informative face to face training day and for her support for applying for a job. I would and already have, recommend Brookes and Kirk.
I would highly recommend Brooks and Kirk. I enrolled with them to undertake a CAVA qualification. The main reason I chose them was the unique selling point of access to learners to complete the training. All through my learning, from start to finish they have all been great - Laura, Dan, Cathryn. The swiftness of the feedback, the availability of help via phone and email, the workshop has been excellent. Whilst they may be a little more expensive, having the availability of learners is worth it!