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.

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? The Complete Guide to Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance

What is TAQA? If you’ve ever looked into teaching, assessing, or quality assurance, you’ve probably come across the term TAQA. But what exactly does it mean? Is it a qualification? A course? Or something else? The answer is that TAQA isn’t a single course. It’s an umbrella term for a suite of qualifications that cover […]

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 […]