Quality Assurance documents

Policy and guidance documents relating to quality assurance including the City & Guilds Centre Manual, Our Quality Assurance Requirements and a glossary of terminology.

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Upcoming events

  • Learning Assistant Refresher Networks Wakefield 28-May-2013

    The refresher network is an opportunity for the customer to meet with their local E- Portfolio Specialist.

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  • Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills in Apprenticeships (PLTS - England) - A Practical Approach to Delivery and Assessment - London - 28-May-13

    As part of our continuing support to Centres, we are running a further series of quality improvement events aimed at all vocational sectors and anyone involved in the delivery of Apprenticeships.

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  • Learning Assistant Refresher Networks Warrington 29-May-2013

    The refresher network is an opportunity for the customer to meet with their local E- Portfolio Specialist.

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  • Level 2 and 3 Medical Administrators and Medical Secretaries Qualification Stareton 29-May-2013

    The event is for tutors/centres delivering 4419 and 4415 Medical Administrators and Medical Secretaries qualifications and the 9097 Medical apprenticeship pathway.

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  • ESOL Network - Taunton

    This session will discuss City & Guilds' plans for ESOL qualifications in the future - the recent changes we have made to the ESOL Skills for Life (3692) suite and our longer term plans.

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  • Building Services Engineering Briefing - 30 May 2013 - Stareton

    The aim of this event is to provide attendees with up-to-date news of the following qualifications and to receive feedback and resolve any issues with the delivery of these qualifications in centres.

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  • Education and Training Briefing Wakefield 30-May-13

    This free qualification briefing event is aimed at new and existing centres looking to deliver the new L3 Award in Education and Training which will be available from City and Guilds from September 2013.

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  • ESOL Network - London

    This session will discuss City & Guilds' plans for ESOL qualifications in the future - the recent changes we have made to the ESOL Skills for Life (3692) suite and our longer term plans.

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  • Education and Training Briefing London 03-June-13

    This free qualification briefing event is aimed at new and existing centres looking to deliver the new L3 Award in Education and Training which will be available from City and Guilds from September 2013.

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  • Learning Assistant Refresher Networks Newcastle 4-June-2013

    The refresher network is an opportunity for the customer to meet with their local E- Portfolio Specialist.

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  • Travel, Tourism and Aviation Briefing - Wakefield

    If your currently delivering our travel and tourism qualifications such as the 4976/4876, 4959 taught lead programmes or running our NVQs then this is an opportunity to come and share best practice, undertake standardisation and hear of any potential updates to the suites.

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  • Education and Training Briefing Warrington 04 June 2013

    This free qualification briefing event is aimed at new and existing centres looking to deliver the new L3 Award in Education and Training which will be available from City & Guilds from September 2013.

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  • Hair & Beauty FE Focus Group -04 Jun 2013 - London

    This FE Focus Group is aimed at Curriculum Heads and Heads of Department for Hair & Beauty.

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  • Level 2 and 3 Medical Administrators and Medical Secretaries Qualification Taunton 05-June-2013

    This event is for tutors/centres delivering 4419 and 4415 Medical Administrators and Medical Secretaries qualifications and the 9097 Medical apprenticeship pathway.

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  • Construction Briefing Glasgow - 05 June 2013

    We recently announced the development of a new Construction portfolio, due to launch from summer 2013. This extensive new suite of qualifications will build upon our existing Construction offer to bring you a wide range of new VRQs and NVQs for 16+ and 19+ learners, including full Apprenticeship packages.

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  • Hair & Beauty Networks - North Wales

    These half day events are offered to all our Hair and Beauty centres, where the latest qualification updates will be discussed, as will funding guidance, assessment and standardisation

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  • ESOL Skills for Life webinar - 05-June-13

    This webinar session is aimed specifically at current ESOL Skills for Life co-ordinators, assessors and internal quality assurers.

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  • ESOL Skills for Life - Webinar

    This webinar session is aimed specifically at current ESOL Skills for Life co-ordinators, assessors and internal quality assurers.

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  • Professional Cookery/Professional Food and Beverage Service Standardisation Briefing - Glasgow

    An opportunity to come and share best practice, undertake standardisation and hear of any potential updates to the suites.

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  • Hair & Beauty FE Focus Group - 06 Jun 2013 - Warrington

    This FE Focus Group is aimed at Curriculum Heads and Heads of Department for Hair & Beauty.

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  • Legal Secretaries and Level 1 Legal Studies Launch Taunton 06-June-13

    City & Guilds will be hosting the above event to launch our newly updated Legal Secretaries qualifications and the brand new Level 1 qualification.

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  • Hairdressing Apprenticeship Focus Group - Warrington

    The Apprenticeship Focus Group is aimed at Curriculum Heads, Heads of Department, Tutors and Assessors who deliver Apprenticeships in Hairdressing and Barbering.

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  • Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare L5 Diploma Briefing - Taunton - 07 June 2013

    The briefings are part of City and Guilds on-going support for those looking to offer this new qualification/Higher Apprenticeship in 2013 and thereafter. The events will also be supported by a representative from Skills for Health.

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  • Functional English and Maths Skills Network Wakefield 07-June-2013

    To further promote good practice within the delivery of Functional Skills and to gather more information regarding the new suite of Maths and English qualifications.

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  • Employability Network Wakefield 07-June-2013

    This half day event will focus on strategies and best practice in delivering Employability

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  • Travel, Tourism and Aviation Briefing - Stareton - 10 June 2013

    If your currently delivering our travel and tourism qualifications such as the 4976/4876, 4959 taught lead programmes or running our NVQs then this is an opportunity to come and share best practice, undertake standardisation and hear of any potential updates to the suites.

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  • Functional English and Maths Skills Network Newcastle 10-June-2013

    To further promote good practice within the delivery of Functional Skills and to gather more information regarding the new suite of Maths and English qualifications.

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  • Employability Network Newcastle 10-June-2013

    This half day event will focus on strategies and best practice in delivering Employability

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  • Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare L5 Diploma Briefing - Lichfield - 10 June 2013

    The briefings are part of City and Guilds on-going support for those looking to offer this new qualification/Higher Apprenticeship in 2013 and thereafter. The events will also be supported by a representative from Skills for Health.

    Read more

  • Travel, Tourism and Aviation Briefing - Taunton

    If your currently delivering our travel and tourism qualifications such as the 4976/4876, 4959 taught lead programmes or running our NVQs then this is an opportunity to come and share best practice, undertake standardisation and hear of any potential updates to the suites.

    Read more

  • Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare L5 Diploma Briefing - Warrington - 11 June 2013

    The briefings are part of City and Guilds on-going support for those looking to offer this new qualification/Higher Apprenticeship in 2013 and thereafter. The events will also be supported by a representative from Skills for Health.

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  • Learning Assistant Refresher Networks Glasgow 12-June-2013

    The refresher network is an opportunity for the customer to meet with their local E- Portfolio Specialist.

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  • Hospitality and Catering NVQ Networks - Stareton

    An opportunity to come and share best practice, undertake standardisation and hear of any potential updates to the qualifications.

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  • Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare L5 Diploma Briefing - Wakefield - 12 June 2013

    The briefings are part of City and Guilds on-going support for those looking to offer this new qualification/Higher Apprenticeship in 2013 and thereafter. The events will also be supported by a representative from Skills for Health.

    Read more

  • Functional English and Maths Skills Network Warrington 12-June-2013

    To further promote good practice within the delivery of Functional Skills and to gather more information regarding the new suite of Maths and English qualifications.

    Read more

  • Legal Secretaries and Level 1 Legal Studies Launch London 12-June-13

    City & Guilds will be hosting the above event to launch our newly updated Legal Secretaries qualifications and the brand new Level 1 qualification.

    Read more

  • Hospitality & Catering Foundation Learning/Pre-Apprenticeship & Level 1 (7107) Networks - Stareton

    An opportunity to come and share best practice, undertake standardisation and hear of any potential updates to the qualifications.

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  • Employability Network Warrington 12-June-2013

    This half day event will focus on strategies and best practice in delivering Employability

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  • Learning Assistant Refresher Networks Belfast 13-June-2013

    The refresher network is an opportunity for the customer to meet with their local E- Portfolio Specialist.

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  • Hospitality and Catering NVQ Networks - Warrington

    An opportunity to come and share best practice, undertake standardisation and hear of any potential updates to the qualifications.

    Read more

  • Travel, Tourism and Aviation Briefing - London

    If your currently delivering our travel and tourism qualifications such as the 4976/4876, 4959 taught lead programmes or running our NVQs then this is an opportunity to come and share best practice, undertake standardisation and hear of any potential updates to the suites.

    Read more

  • Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare L5 Diploma Briefing - Alfreton - 13 June 2013

    The briefings are part of City and Guilds on-going support for those looking to offer this new qualification/Higher Apprenticeship in 2013 and thereafter. The events will also be supported by a representative from Skills for Health.

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  • Hair & Beauty Networks - Cardiff

    These half day events are offered to all our Hair and Beauty centres, where the latest qualification updates will be discussed, as will funding guidance, assessment and standardisation

    Read more

  • Hospitality & Catering Foundation Learning/Pre-Apprenticeship & Level 1 (7107) Networks - Stareton

    An opportunity to come and share best practice, undertake standardisation and hear of any potential updates to the qualifications.

    Read more

  • Functional English and Maths Skills Network Alfreton 14-June-2013

    To further promote good practice within the delivery of Functional Skills and to gather more information regarding the new suite of Maths and English qualifications.

    Read more

  • Employability Network Alfreton 14-June-2013

    This half day event will focus on strategies and best practice in delivering Employability

    Read more

  • Learning Assistant Refresher Networks London 18-June-2013

    The refresher network is an opportunity for the customer to meet with their local E- Portfolio Specialist.

    Read more

  • Education and Training Briefing Newcastle 18-June-13

    This free qualification briefing event is aimed at new and existing centres looking to deliver the new L3 Award in Education and Training which will be available from City and Guilds from September 2013.

    Read more

  • Building Services Engineering Briefing - 18 June 2013 - Wakefield

    The aim of this event is to provide attendees with up-to-date news of the following qualifications and to receive feedback and resolve any issues with the delivery of these qualifications in centres.

    Read more

  • Hospitality and Catering NVQ Networks - London

    An opportunity to come and share best practice, undertake standardisation and hear of any potential updates to the qualifications.

    Read more

  • Learning Assistant Refresher Networks Cardiff 20-June-2013

    The refresher network is an opportunity for the customer to meet with their local E- Portfolio Specialist.

    Read more

  • Legal Secretaries and Level 1 Legal Studies Launch Stareton 20-June-13

    City & Guilds will be hosting the above event to launch our newly updated Legal Secretaries qualifications and the brand new Level 1 qualification.

    Read more

  • Hospitality & Catering Foundation Learning/Pre-Apprenticeship & Level 1 (7107) Networks - London

    An opportunity to come and share best practice, undertake standardisation and hear of any potential updates to the qualifications.

    Read more

  • Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills in Apprenticeships (PLTS - England) - A Practical Approach to Delivery and Assessment - Stareton - 21-June-13

    As part of our continuing support to Centres, we are running a further series of quality improvement events aimed at all vocational sectors and anyone involved in the delivery of Apprenticeships.

    Read more

  • Education and Training Briefing Cardiff 24-June-13

    This free qualification briefing event is aimed at new and existing centres looking to deliver the new L3 Award in Education and Training which will be available from City and Guilds from September 2013.

    Read more

  • Hairdressing Apprenticeship Focus Group - London

    The Apprenticeship Focus Group is aimed at Curriculum Heads, Heads of Department, Tutors and Assessors who deliver Apprenticeships in Hairdressing and Barbering.

    Read more

  • Professional Cookery/Professional Food and Beverage Service Standardisation Briefing - Belfast

    An opportunity to come and share best practice, undertake standardisation and hear of any potential updates to the suites.

    Read more

  • Launch of the new Level 2 & 3 Housing Apprenticeships - Newcastle - 25 June 2013

    The aim of this event is to provide attendees with up-to-date information on the housing qualifications that form part of the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship and the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Housing and to discuss delivery of the apprenticeships

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  • Education and Training Briefing - Stareton - 25 June 2013

    This free qualification briefing event is aimed at new and existing centres looking to deliver the new L3 Award in Education and Training which will be available from City & Guilds from September 2013.

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  • Building Services Engineering Briefing - 25 June 2013 - Deeside College

    The aim of this event is to provide attendees with up-to-date news of the following qualifications and to receive feedback and resolve any issues with the delivery of these qualifications in centres.

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  • Education and Training Briefing Lichfield 26-June-13

    This free qualification briefing event is aimed at new and existing centres looking to deliver the new L3 Award in Education and Training which will be available from City and Guilds from September 2013.

    Read more

  • Legal Secretaries and Level 1 Legal Studies Launch Warrington 26-June-13

    City & Guilds will be hosting the above event to launch our newly updated Legal Secretaries qualifications and the brand new Level 1 qualification.

    Read more

  • Level 2 and 3 Medical Administrators and Medical Secretaries Qualification Warrington 27-June-2013

    This event is for tutors/centres delivering 4419 and 4415 Medical Administrators and Medical Secretaries qualifications and the 9097 Medical apprenticeship pathway.

    Read more

  • Building Services Engineering Briefing - 27 June 2013 - New College Stamford

    The aim of this event is to provide attendees with up-to-date news of the following qualifications and to receive feedback and resolve any issues with the delivery of these qualifications in centres.

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  • Education and Training Briefing Taunton 27-June-13

    This free qualification briefing event is aimed at new and existing centres looking to deliver the new L3 Award in Education and Training which will be available from City and Guilds from September 2013.

    Read more

  • Hair & Beauty FE Focus Group - 28 Jun 2013 - Taunton

    This FE Focus Group is aimed at Curriculum Heads and Heads of Department for Hair & Beauty.

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  • Health and Social Care Levels 2 and 3 (4222) Networks - Taunton

    A free network event aimed at all City & Guilds training providers who have been delivering the new Level 2 & 3 Health and Social Care Diplomas (4222) and the new SASE Apprenticeship frameworks.

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  • Health and Social Care Level 5 Networks - Taunton

    A free network event aimed at all City & Guilds training providers who have been delivering the new Level 5 Health and Social Care Diplomas (4222) and the new SASE Apprenticeship frameworks.

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  • Hair and Beauty School Focus Group - Taunton

    This Hair & Beauty School Focus Group event is for Curriculum Heads, Heads of Departments and Tutors.

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  • Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills in Apprenticeships (PLTS - England) - Alfreton - 03-July-13

    As part of our continuing support to Centres, we are running a further series of quality improvement events aimed at all vocational sectors and anyone involved in the delivery of Apprenticeships.

    Read more

  • Learning Assistant Refresher Networks Stareton 3-July-2013

    The refresher network is an opportunity for the customer to meet with their local E- Portfolio Specialist.

    Read more

  • Hospitality and Catering NVQ Networks - Wakefield

    An opportunity to come and share best practice, undertake standardisation and hear of any potential updates to the qualifications.

    Read more

  • Hospitality & Catering Foundation Learning/Pre-Apprenticeship & Level 1 (7107) Networks - Wakefield

    An opportunity to come and share best practice, undertake standardisation and hear of any potential updates to the qualifications.

    Read more

  • Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare L5 Diploma Briefing - London - 08 July 2013

    The briefings are part of City and Guilds on-going support for those looking to offer this new qualification/Higher Apprenticeship in 2013 and thereafter. The events will also be supported by a representative from Skills for Health.

    Read more

  • Health and Social Care - London

    These free networks are aimed at City & Guilds training providers delivering the new Levels 2, 3 and 5 Health & Social Care Diplomas (4222) and the new SASE Apprenticeship frameworks.

    Read more

  • Health and Social Care Level 5 - London

    These free networks are aimed at City & Guilds training providers delivering the new Levels 2, 3 and 5 Health & Social Care Diplomas (4222) and the new SASE Apprenticeship frameworks.

    Read more

  • Hair and Beauty School Focus Group - Warrington

    This Hair & Beauty School Focus Group event is for Curriculum Heads, Heads of Departments and Tutors.

    Read more

  • Hair and Beauty School Focus Group - London

    This Hair & Beauty School Focus Group event is for Curriculum Heads, Heads of Departments and Tutors.

    Read more

  • Learning Assistant Refresher Networks Taunton 11-July-2013

    The refresher network is an opportunity for the customer to meet with their local E- Portfolio Specialist.

    Read more

  • Health and Social Care Levels 2 and 3 (4222) Networks - Stareton

    A free network event aimed at all City & Guilds training providers who have been delivering the new Level 2 & 3 Health and Social Care Diplomas (4222) and the new SASE Apprenticeship frameworks.

    Read more

  • Education and Training Level 3 Top Tips Wakefield 11-July-2013

    Following the Lingfield Review, City and Guilds are introducing a new suite of initial teacher training/training qualifications in 2013/14 for those who work or who wish to work in the Further Education and Training Sectors.

    Read more

  • Health and Social Care Level 5 Networks - Stareton

    A free network event aimed at all City & Guilds training providers who have been delivering the new Level 5 Health and Social Care Diplomas (4222) and the new SASE Apprenticeship frameworks.

    Read more

  • Connecting Labour Market Information to Curriculum Development - 16 July 2013 - Warrington

    The master class is designed for Further Education colleges in aligning curriculum and courses to meet the needs of local and regional economies.

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  • Certificate of Competence Update Briefing - Stareton

    Our briefings will help you and your centre staff get up to speed with the requirements and key changes for new and revised qualifications in the certificate of competence portfolio.

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  • Education and Training Level 3 Top Tips Taunton 16-July-2013

    Following the Lingfield Review, City and Guilds are introducing a new suite of initial teacher training/training qualifications in 2013/14 for those who work or who wish to work in the Further Education and Training Sectors.

    Read more

  • Education and Training Level 3 Top Tips Newcastle 16-July-2013

    Following the Lingfield Review, City and Guilds are introducing a new suite of initial teacher training/training qualifications in 2013/14 for those who work or who wish to work in the Further Education and Training Sectors.

    Read more

  • Learning Assistant Refresher Networks Alfreton 17-July-2013

    The refresher network is an opportunity for the customer to meet with their local E- Portfolio Specialist.

    Read more

  • Connecting Labour Market Information to Curriculum Development - 17 July 2013 - Wakefield

    The master class is designed for Further Education colleges in aligning curriculum and courses to meet the needs of local and regional economies.

    Read more

  • Certificate of Competence Update Briefing - Taunton

    Our briefings will help you and your centre staff get up to speed with the requirements and key changes for new and revised qualifications in the certificate of competence portfolio.

    Read more

  • Education and Training Level 3 Top Tips Warrington 18-July-2013

    Following the Lingfield Review, City and Guilds are introducing a new suite of initial teacher training/training qualifications in 2013/14 for those who work or who wish to work in the Further Education and Training Sectors.

    Read more

  • Certificate of Competence Update Briefing - St Ives

    Our briefings will help you and your centre staff get up to speed with the requirements and key changes for new and revised qualifications in the certificate of competence portfolio.

    Read more

  • Education and Training Level 3 Top Tips Lichfield 23-July-2013

    Following the Lingfield Review, City and Guilds are introducing a new suite of initial teacher training/training qualifications in 2013/14 for those who work or who wish to work in the Further Education and Training Sectors.

    Read more

  • Connecting Labour Market Information to Curriculum Development - 24 July 2013 - London

    The master class is designed for Further Education colleges in aligning curriculum and courses to meet the needs of local and regional economies.

    Read more

  • Education and Training Level 3 Top Tips London 25-July-2013

    Following the Lingfield Review, City and Guilds are introducing a new suite of initial teacher training/training qualifications in 2013/14 for those who work or who wish to work in the Further Education and Training Sectors.

    Read more

  • Certificate of Competence Update Briefing - Warrington

    Our briefings will help you and your centre staff get up to speed with the requirements and key changes for new and revised qualifications in the certificate of competence portfolio.

    Read more

  • Certificate of Competence Update Briefing - London

    Our briefings will help you and your centre staff get up to speed with the requirements and key changes for new and revised qualifications in the certificate of competence portfolio.

    Read more

  • Education and Training Level 3 Top Tips Belfast 06-August-2013

    Following the Lingfield Review, City and Guilds are introducing a new suite of initial teacher training/training qualifications in 2013/14 for those who work or who wish to work in the Further Education and Training Sectors.

    Read more

  • Education and Training Level 3 Top Tips Belfast 06-August-2013

    Following the Lingfield Review, City and Guilds are introducing a new suite of initial teacher training/training qualifications in 2013/14 for those who work or who wish to work in the Further Education and Training Sectors.

    Read more

  • Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills in Apprenticeships (PLTS - England) - A Practical Approach to Delivery and Assessment - Taunton - 20-Sept-13

    As part of our continuing support to Centres, we are running a further series of quality improvement events aimed at all vocational sectors and anyone involved in the delivery of Apprenticeships.

    Read more

  • Professional Cookery Diploma (7100) Practical Workshop & Standardisation Update - Unilever

    This update event is aimed at those delivering the current Diploma in Professional Cookery (7100) suite of qualifications.

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  • Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills in Apprenticeships (PLTS - England) - A Practical Approach to Delivery and Assessment - Newcastle - 11-Oct-13

    As part of our continuing support to Centres, we are running a further series of quality improvement events aimed at all vocational sectors and anyone involved in the delivery of Apprenticeships.

    Read more

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