TrainingZONE LearningWire #168 - accreditation and qualifications issue

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TrainingZONE LearningWire #168 – accreditation and qualifications issue

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TrainingZONE LearningWIRE - Issue 168
3 September 2001
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk
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***** TOP FEATURES ***** TOP FEATURES ***** TOP FEATURES *****
RESOURCES: NVQ support materials
NEWS and INFORMATION: Employers failing to deliver on training
WORK OPPORTUNITIES: Training Solutions Manager, major gvmt initiative
COMMUNITY FEATURES: New reviews published
***** TOP FEATURES ***** TOP FEATURES ***** TOP FEATURES *****

Editor's note
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With the start of the new academic year nearly upon us,
September's focus on the site looks at accreditation and
qualifications.

Among the special features on the site this month: NVQ support
packs for assessors and verifiers, sign up for an accredited
action learning programme, read our guide on how to become a
Microsoft Certified trainer, find out how to get your own
training accredited. To access all these links, simply go to
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/45599 .
In addition, if there's something you would like to see featured
on this topic during this month, do let us know.

Stephanie Phillips
Editor, TrainingZONE
mailto:[email protected]

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RESOURCES
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This month's theme: accreditation and qualifications
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/45599

NVQ support materials
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Help is at hand for NVQ assessors and verifiers, in the form of
a series of NVQ support materials put together by Karen Legg.

The D32 support pack gives advice on how to plan assessments with
candidates, judging performance and knowledge against NVQ
standards, making an assessment decision and providing feedback
to further the assessment process. See
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/cgi-bin/kasbrowse.cgi?action=detail&id=1733

The D33 support pack gives advice and support on how to agree and
review an assessment plan with your candidate, using diverse
sources of evidence, including simulation, role-play, projects or
assignments, and case studies. It also covers making an
assessment decision by judging evidence and providing feedback.
Both of these resources also include a glossary of NVQ terms. See
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/cgi-bin/kasbrowse.cgi?action=detail&id=1734

D34 - the role of the internal verifier - looks at how to support
and advise both experienced and inexperienced assessors. It
considers how to monitor and maintain the assessment process by
checking the candidate records and ensuring the correct
documentation is completed. The resource includes how to check
the decisions made by assessors and providing feedback. See
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/cgi-bin/kasbrowse.cgi?action=detail&id=1735

About the author
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Karen says: 'Having worked in the hospitality industry for most
of my career, I have spent 18 months as a NVQ Assessor and have
completed my NVQ Level 4 in Training and Development. I am a
registered food hygiene tutor, and am currently employed by ntl:
as a Training and Development Co-ordinator.'

Buy each pack for 5 GBP or save 20 per cent if you buy all three.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/cgi-bin/kasbrowse.cgi?action=detail&id=1736

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NEWS AND INFORMATION
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For the latest daily updates, see
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/news

Morris gives new push to basic skills scheme
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The government is to launch a new advertising campaign aimed at
increasing take-up of a range of basic skills initiatives.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/56662

Employers are failing to deliver on training
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Employers talk big when it comes to training but are failing to
deliver, says a new Learning and Skills Council report.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/56362

The five steps to work-life balance
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An opportunity to explore ways in which they can develop a work-
life culture and support staff in being able to achieve these
balance objectives.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/56278

Learning for work is failing to deliver
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- A new CIPD report is sceptical about the value and focus of
Learning for Work programmes.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/56600

WORK OPPORTUNITIES
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A selection of new opportunities for training professionals this week:

Training Solutions Manager, major government initiative, 29k +
attractive bonus, based Sheffield.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/cgi-site/tzjobs.cgi?action=detail&id=577

Training Consultant - sales and marketing specialist, salary neg. +
pens + car
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/cgi-site/tzjobs.cgi?action=detail&id=560

For details of other quality positions like these, see
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/jobs

COMMUNITY FEATURES
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Reviews
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TrainingZONE's reviewers assess the latest publications and
course materials on a regular basis. Latest reviews this month:

Teamworking reviewed
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/56461

The Brainmap reviewed
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/56453

27 Ways to Integrate Training and Development with the Needs of
Your Organization reviewed
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/56442

75 Ways of Working with Groups to Develop Their Training Skills
reviewed
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/56421

If you're looking to purchase a training resource, find out
whether it's been reviewed first at
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/community/reviews

Any Answers
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Be part of your community and share what you know! This weeks'
postings include:

- Karin Younger seeks recommendations please for a self-
assessment questionnaire for management skills

- Mary Jackson needs advice for a voluntary organisation looking
to accredit external training programme.

- Cathy Young asks, is it only me, or is MOUS complicated?!

To read members' answers to these questions, or to add a question
or answer of your own, join in now at
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/anyanswers

Thanks to Susan McGaughran, David Nicoll and Melanie Hollinshead,
who were among those sharing the benefit of their expertise this
week.

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