Career Advice - Brooks and Kirk

If your thinking of a career as either an Assessor, End Point Assessor or even an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) maybe these blog posts will help you make the right choices. You will even find tips on how to apply for that perfect job and preparing for your interview.

Navigating the Future: 9 In-Demand Careers for 2024

As we step into 2024, the job market is ever-evolving. This can present some exciting opportunities in various sectors. From data analysts who interpret complex data to healthcare professionals who monitor public health to cybersecurity specialists who protect our digital spaces, these professions provide stable employment and a positive and significant contribution. Whether you’re thinking […]

Level 3 Award in Education and Training : Unlocking Opportunities in Adult Education

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is the beginning of an exciting career in adult education! This qualification marks the first step for aspiring educators and trainers. It offers a comprehensive gateway into teaching roles within the UK. Evolving from its predecessor, PTLLS, this course equips you with essential teaching fundamentals, tailored specifically […]

The Value of Completing the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) is a stepping stone to professional development. This qualification is intended to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to flourish in the teaching and training professions. We’re going to go through the AET course and its benefits. We’ll also discover how this qualification will […]

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The Beginner’s Guide to Gender Identity Part 1

As we’ve been talking about inclusivity, we wanted to make a beginner’s guide for Gender Identity and LGBTQ inclusion. It’s important to be inclusive in all areas, but if you don’t know about them then how can you? To be inclusive either in the workplace or the classroom you have to welcome all types of […]

Unlock Your Career: A Guide to the Assessor Course in the UK

Are you stuck in a career rut? A specialised assessor course could be the jolt your professional life needs. But, with so much contradictory information out there about assessor training courses it is difficult to find the correct answers to your questions. Brooks and Kirk have been delivering assessor courses for over 25 years so […]

Your Guide to the PTLLS Qualification

If you’re in the world of education and training, you may have heard of the term PTLLS course, or PTLLS qualification. If you’re new to education and training you may have no idea what this even means! Within education and training, there are so many acronyms and terms it can be hard to get your […]

The Definitive Guide to the CAVA Qualification

Considering a career in vocational assessment? Whether you’re looking to transition into training and development or enhance your existing credentials, the CAVA qualification could be your next strategic move. This comprehensive guide explores everything you need to know about becoming a certified vocational assessor in the UK. What is CAVA? Understanding the Qualification CAVA stands […]

The CAVA Assessor Course: The Comprehensive Guide to Unlocking Your Potential

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 […]

Unlocking Your Potential: A Guide to the Level 4 IQA Course Online

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 […]

What is Occupational Competence?

If you look at any course specification you will see the same phase repeated. The tutor or assessor delivering the qualification must be occupationally competent. But what exactly is occupational competence and how do you demonstrate it? To help you better understand this requirement we’ll answer the following questions. What is occupational competence? How can […]