Katie Gray News, NVQ Qualifications 0
A common misconception with trainee Assessors is the belief that as an Assessor, you can certificate your learners. Whilst it would be super simple if this was the case, unfortunately, it isn’t. It’s actually a lengthier process than most people think… How Do Learners Get Certificated? So let’s put you in the shoes of an […]
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 0
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 […]
So now you know how to effectively fill out your LinkedIn profile, you’ll need to know how to use LinkedIn to enhance your career. Whether you are actively job hunting, just gathering leads or want to do some networking; we’ve created a list of 6 easy ways to get the best out of your profile. […]
Did you know that you can find a job on LinkedIn? A lot of people don’t. But as well as searching for jobs yourself, employers can actually headhunt you! They can do this a number of ways, but whether you show in their search results all depends on what you put on your profile. Often […]
If you’re thinking about becoming or already are an Assessor, one thing is for sure: you need an Assessor qualification. But what are the other requirements for a job as an Assessor? We’ve been looking on a number of job sites recently to find out what exactly employers are looking for. Something that became apparent […]
The Construction Industry is facing a number of challenges lately. This is likely due to changes in migration and an aging workforce, combined with increases in workloads. But, there are people looking to challenge the challenges! Back in May of this year, CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) created a business plan responding to the industry […]
As some of you may be aware, one of the requirements you need to become an Assessor is ‘Occupational Competence’. However, what this actually is can be quite unclear. So, let’s talk it through. What is Occupational Competence? The way we see it, there are two ways you can prove Occupational Competence. Work Experience Qualifications […]
We’re celebrating a milestone this week in the Brooks and Kirk office, as we’ve reached the Top 80 Best Career & Education Companies on Trustpilot! As of today (30/5/19), we’re currently ranked 76th out of all the ‘Career & Education‘ companies on Trustpilot. First of all, we’d like to thank every single one of you who […]
Katie Gray Educational Consultancy, News 0
Bespoke courses are courses that are written by you and/or your company. Theses Bespoke courses that you have written do not require you or your staff to be qualified, nor do you need to have any previous training experience. However, there are many other things you need to consider before deciding to deliver Bespoke courses; […]