NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) aim to provide those seeking practical knowledge and skills relevant to their work with qualifications. Recognised across various UK sectors, such as construction, health and social care, engineering, and hospitality, among others, these qualifications are vital. A crucial aspect of the NVQ process is the assessment, which evaluates a candidate’s competence. […]
Are you seeking a career in vocational assessment and looking for the right qualification to boost your credentials? Look no further than the CAVA qualification (Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement). This blog will delve into the CAVA Assessor course, the benefits of obtaining the CAVA assessor qualification, and how Brooks and Kirk can help you […]
Quality assurance is an essential aspect of maintaining high standards in education and training. It ensures that learners receive the best possible experience and achieve their desired outcomes. The role of an IQA (Internal Quality Assurer) is to monitor and evaluate the quality of assessment within an organisation or learning centre. Completing a Level 4 […]
Internal quality assurance processes, IQA processes, play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of vocational training programmes. These processes involve systematic monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of the training programmes. This has the primary aim of enhancing the learning outcomes of the students and meeting the needs of the industry. Additionally, it will […]
If you’re thinking of completing the CAVA course you may be wondering how long will it take to complete. As our time is precious, we want to be able to utilise it effectively. This is why we’ve made our courses to be a mix of blended learning. So you can fit it around you and […]
We’ve recently had this question crop up a lot. How can I become an External Quality Assurer (EQA)? Learners want to know how to become one and the qualifications necessary to do the job. It’s easy to see why some people want to go on to be EQAs. It’s a natural career progression for them. […]
One of the best ways to improve knowledge and teaching is implementing 360 feedback, also known as multi-source feedback. This allows learners to receive actionable feedback towards growth and improvement. As an assessor or tutor, it’s important that you know about and understand what 360 feedback is. As it’s essential to know about this to […]
Feedback can be given in the form of verbal, written, informal, formal, descriptive, evaluative, peer and even self-assessment. If you’re training to deliver or assess learning in any context, understanding feedback is essential. Our CAVA and AET qualifications cover how to give effective feedback as part of the assessment and training process. In this blog, […]
Professional discussions or PDs for short play an important role in students’ assessments. As it’s a main assessment method people like to use, it’s critical that you know about it and how you can help apprentices. So we’re going to take you through what a PD is, how it works and what you can do […]
As an Assessor, Tutor or Trainer, you may have heard the terms, formative and summative assessments. There are many forms of assessment, and these are just two. These can be referred to as the assessment of learning and the assessment for learning. At some level, both happen with your students. These two assessment types are […]