You may be thinking of taking your next step into the role of an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) by completing an IQA Qualification. This is an exciting step in your career where you get to mould and uphold the quality of delivery in your centre. This ultimately means improving learner experiences and outcomes. With Great […]
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Planning and preparing for work-based assessments is essential to making them a success. This article contains practical tips you can use when planning and undertaking assessments. Work-based Learners are assessed to determine whether they have sufficient skills and knowledge to be deemed competent against industry or occupational standards. The assessor’s role is to use a
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We are currently working in partnership with ALS Ltd to deliver Learning and Development Apprenticeships. These apprenticeships take place over 12 months, starting in October 2021 and are fully funded by Welsh Government, so it’s an opportunity not to be missed! If you’re a trainer, assessor, tutor or industry expert, this fully-funded apprenticeship offers you a unique
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In this article, we’ll explore the qualities of an effective trainer. Individuals may possess certain personal or professional traits that are beneficial when it comes to teaching others. Many of us can reminisce about our school days and remember that one incredible teacher who really made you feel passionate about a topic in such a
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Being a trainer – preparing and delivering training sessions – is an extremely rewarding profession, but it can also leave you feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted after a day of work. Emotional wellbeing is important for everyone, regardless of your professional role. Taking care of your physical and emotional wellbeing should always be your top
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Online training sessions were becoming increasingly popular, even before the pandemic. Lockdowns around the world means that there was a huge decline in interest for attending physical events and webinars. Since the world has started to open back up, online training delivered via Zoom, Teams or Google Meets have continued to be a popular mode
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Are you planning an online training session such as a webinar or digital workshop? Or, perhaps you’ve already delivered some online sessions but you’re hoping to up your game and deliver a more polished session. With the recent lockdowns, we’ve all had plenty of time to familiarise ourselves with remote working, video calling and distance
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Walking during lockdown has proven to us that being out in nature, getting our hearts pumping, and “blowing away the cobwebs” has both physical and mental benefits. In our Mental Health and Wellbeing courses, our tutor, Nikki Ryall promotes the benefits of going outdoors as a way of managing your mental health – allowing time
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The Good, The Bad and The Opportunities of Covid-19 in Work Based Learning By Julie Dyer, Head of Operations at Itec Skills & Employment I have now worked in Welfare to Work and Worked Based Learning for over 23 years and been lucky enough to be at the development stage of so many new programmes
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In March, as the UK moved into the unknown territory of lockdown, it was clear that a fundamental shift in the Work Based Learning sector was needed to ensure that Apprentices were supported during this uncertain time.
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Nikki Ryall writes openly about mental health, trauma and compassion
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