We’ve all felt burnt out from time to time. Did you know that in Britain, around 10.4 million sick days a year are due to work-related stress?! A busy period at work or a stressful personal situation can really knock you off your feet. But if you’re feeling burnt out a lot of the time, […]
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Staying productive at work or at home can be challenging. Every time the workday ends, it’s likely that you’re unsatisfied with what you have accomplished. If this sounds like you, don’t worry – we’ve got 7 easy steps to increase productivity. 1. Create A To-Do List We all have things to do each day, whether […]
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Understanding what type of learner you are can help you to excel in your studies. There are specifically 4 different learning styles; Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic and Reading & Writing. Each learning type responds best to a different method of teaching. We’re going to explore each one so that you can find out which learning style suits […]
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So you’ve got your CAVA qualification. You’ve applied for a job as an NVQ Assessor, and you’ve got an interview. First of all – Congratulations! But don’t let the sweaty palms sweat – I mean, set – in just yet. We’ve got some tips on exactly how to ace the interview to give you the […]
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At Brooks and Kirk, you may be surprised to learn that the Assessor course is not the only course that we offer. We also offer a Tutor Training course, better known as ‘Education and Training’ or ‘AET’. Actually, it does go hand in hand perfectly with the Assessor course… Level 3 Award in Education and […]
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TAQA stands for Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance. It’s what we call an ‘umbrella term’ which covers the suite of assessor qualifications. In this suite, we have the UPPA, AVRA, ACWE, CAVA and IQA qualifications. The most important thing you need to know about TAQA is that it’s not actually a course itself. Assessor Qualifications Each course […]
When a potential employer reads your CV, they will be asking themselves the following questions; Is this person qualified to do the job? Does this person have the necessary skills and expertise identified in the job specification? Do we want to interview this person to find out more? You will only have a couple of […]
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Well, what a week that was! National Apprenticeship Week 2018 has come to an end after 5 days of celebrations. The aim of the week was to showcase how apprenticeships work for individuals, employers, local communities and the wider economy. With #NAW2018 trending all week, it’s sure raised some awareness across the country. So without further […]
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This week is a special one for the Further Education sector, as it is the 11th National Apprenticeship Week (#NAW2018)! This year, the theme is ‘Apprenticeships Work’. Throughout the week, employers and apprentices from across England will be showcasing how and why apprenticeships work for individuals, employers, the community and the wider economy. During National […]
As an Assessor, Tutor or Trainer, a big part of your job is to give feedback to your learners. Feedback is part and parcel of your learner’s improvement and therefore a vital part of their progress to gain their qualification. There may be some areas in which your learner did well, and some areas, not so well. […]