Sam Sleight Adult Education, Apprenticeships, Assessment 0
One really common subject that our learners get confused by is the difference between an NVQ Assessor and an End-Point Assessor (EPA). Now a couple of years ago, an EPA didn’t even exist, and there was only one Assessor involved in apprenticeship. So it isn’t surprising that there is often confusion between the two different […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning, News 0
The world of Further Education can be confusing enough without adding a load of acronyms to the mix. You are probably quite familiar with QCF, as this has been around for a long time now. It has actually now been replaced with RQF, but before we go into more detail about that let’s run through […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, News 0
The economic growth of the UK is being severely impacted by a shortage of skilled workers; particularly within the hospitality and construction sectors. A recent study carried out by Adzuna (a job search engine) found the demand for skilled workers outstripped supply in 32 out of the 50 UK cities. With a declining number of […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning, NVQ Qualifications 0
Many people hold the misconception that learning is for the young. Some people think the idea of ‘adult education’ only applies to people who didn’t get their qualifications the first time around. This is a load of rubbish. Adults engage in learning all the time and for a range of reasons. Some adults educate themselves […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning 0
Ooh, we get excited when we talk about education! Especially when we’re talking about adult education. The older you are, the more focused, determined and excited you tend to be about shaping your own path and taking control of your career. And looking at the future of adult education, it’s only getting more exciting – […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning 0
Lifelong education… what do we mean by that? Well, just what it says! Education that continues throughout your life. As opposed to mandatory education like at school, lifelong learning is self-motivated and continuous. It’s for those who are always upskilling and looking to develop professionally. It’s for the ambitious go-getters who love a challenge. As […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning, NVQ Qualifications 0
Higher Education vs. Further Education… What’s the difference? And which one (if either!) is for me? When it comes to what we do after school, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Some of those with an entrepreneurial spirit will dive straight into the workforce and climb their way up the ladder or somehow manage to fund and […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, Apprenticeships, News, NVQ Qualifications 0
There are a large number of qualifications available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland at 8 different levels of education (plus entry-level). These qualifications and levels are set out by the RQF; Regulated Qualifications Framework. But what exactly does each level mean, and how does one differ from another? Entry Level Entry-level qualifications are the […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, News 1
If you’re training to become, or already are, an Assessor or Internal Quality Assurer (IQA), you should know that an important part of your role is standardising. But what is Standardisation? What is Standardisation? The Google definition of standardisation is ‘the process of making something to conform to a standard‘. But in the context of […]
Lauryn Dawson Adult Education 1
CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Records are essential for all assessors. If you work for a learning provider that is a registered centre with an awarding body then they should almost certainly require you to have an up to date CPD Record. Some organisations may give you a template to go by when it comes to […]