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.

Job Prospects as a Qualified Assessor

So, you’ve completed your CAVA and enjoyed your celebrations! You’ve taken a step up and now you’re ready to get stuck into the real work. Now you’re a qualified Assessor! But where to begin? And what to do? You’re in the wonderful position of having lots of options. In this post, we’re going to take […]

Is Assessing a Good Career for a Parent?

Parenthood is a blessing, but it can make returning to work hard. Lots of parents want to enjoy time with their child and struggle to find a role that gives them the work-life balance they’re looking for that still pays the bills. So, is becoming a Qualified Assessor the answer? Quite possibly! And in this […]

Why Feedback is Important

As an assessor, you need to be open and receptive to feedback. Why? Because it’s a big part of the job! Throughout the assessment process, you’ll hear feedback from colleagues, students, and Internal Quality Assurers. And for you to succeed in your role, it’s vital you’re able to take that feedback on board. Feedback from […]

Who becomes an NVQ Assessor?

This post is not about who can become an NVQ Assessor, but rather who does become an NVQ Assessor. We find one of the most important insights surrounding assessor training is the reasons why people want to become assessors in the first place. Perhaps you’re on the fence about training to become an assessor. If […]

Assessing in Retirement

Ahh, retirement. Endless days of lounging seems heavenly… Or, it could sound like hell on earth. Some folks find themselves missing the pace of working life and the sense of satisfaction they get from a hard day at work. Others might find they don’t seem to have enough going on to fill their days. And, […]

What is TAQA?

What is TAQA? A lot of people are confused by the term. Is it a qualification? A course? Actually, TAQA is more of an umbrella term for a suite of qualifications. TAQA is an acronym, which stands for Training, Assessment, and Quality Assurance. But it’s not a course itself. In this post, we’ll go through […]

How Do I Become an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)?

At Brooks and Kirk, we offer more than just Assessor courses. We also offer Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) courses. The IQA course is a step up from the Assessor courses. So if you’re looking to take your Assessor career to the next level, you may wish to become an Internal Quality Assurer. What is the […]

Setting Up A Training Company: Where Do I Begin?

At Brooks and Kirk, we have over 25 years of experience in running our own Training Provider. It’s quite possible that you’re considering running your own – which is great! Now, your initial thought may be ‘where do I begin with setting up a training company?’. If if it is, you’ve come to the right […]

What Do I Need to Become an NVQ Assessor?

Trying to find out what you need to become an NVQ Assessor can be hard work. Especially when every job vacancy and training provider says differently. But that hard work ends here. If you want to find out how to become an NVQ Assessor, all you need to do is read on. What do I […]

5 Reasons Why Learning Something New Can Benefit You

Learning something new can be really challenging for a lot of people. Some may love the thought of learning a new skill, but it may bring out a lot of worries and stress in others. What’s important to remember, though, is the positive changes that learning something new can bring to your life! So, without […]