GQA: Evolving Our Brand, Strengthening Our Purpose
Exciting changes are here! Today, GQA will formally launches a refreshed brand identity – marking a key milestone as we approach our 25th Anniversary. From our origins as the ‘Glass Qualifications Authority’, focused on a single sector, GQA has grown into a high-performing Awarding Organisation with national coverage and a growing international presence. Our new […]
GQA Launches Digital CSCS Card Access via ‘My CSCS’ App
New digital access streamlines CSCS card availability for learners and reduces administrative burden for GQA Centres GQA, the leading Awarding Organisation, is enhancing its CSCS provision by introducing digital CSCS card access through the My CSCS App, giving learners secure, instant access to their CSCS card on their mobile phone. This applies to those applying […]
GQA Supports Niamh’s Print Success
Belfast Metropolitan College student, Niamh Flannery, not only recently completed her GQA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Digital Pre-Press for Print but proudly represented her company, Biopax Ltd, at the prestigious Irish Print Awards in Dublin bringing home two incredible accolades: Rising Star Award (Gold) and Women Leading in Print (Silver). Niamh’s Print Lecturer, Ian […]
CSCS have just announced GQA’s new-look CSCS card design
CSCS have just announced GQA’s new-look CSCS card design – read all about it HERE From 2 June 2025, the design of GQA’s Q-card will change to more closely resemble a CSCS card, with industry encouraged to accept all CSCS-logoed cards at site gates provided they are valid and in-date. The CSCS logo and card […]
CSCS Webinars
Sean Hayes, GQA Operations Manager, ran a series of webinars last week (18-20 February 2025) to inform Centres about some changes in the CSCS card process and look. Sean said, “We had over 75 Centres attend 1 of the 3 meetings. Feedback on the upcoming plans was all very positive. It was great to field […]
Record-breaking numbers take GQA’s Nuclear Qualification Exam
GQA reports a significant increase in demand for its Level 2 Award for Nuclear Industry Awareness qualification. In previous years each examination for this qualification has attracted around 40 learners. In 2024 learner numbers have grown considerably with over 160 taking the February exam, 290 taking the May exam, and around 120 expected to sit […]
GQA Customer Conference 2024
On 13th November we will be hosting our first Customer Conference since before the Covid Pandemic. We have chosen a great venue and will host the day under the wings of Concorde, recognised universally as one of the most iconic symbols of innovation and forward thinking. The event will be held at the Concorde Conference […]
GQA COLLABORATION MEANS CHIMNEY SWEEP SUCCESS – First Chimney Sweeps Gain Specialist Level 3 NVQ –
A three-way collaboration involving GQA Qualifications, the CITB and Chimney Skills Training has seen the first two chimney sweeps achieve GQA’s level 3 NVQ in Inspect and Design Chimneys and Dry Solid Fuel Installations. This is one of a suite of chimney occupation qualifications developed by the CITB, working with the industry with support from […]
GQA SUPPORTS CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN SAUDI ARABIA
GQA reports continued expansion of its work in Saudi Arabia where it offers a wide range of qualifications to enable companies in the kingdom to develop the skills they need. But while this general business landscape is noteworthy, it is the personal stories of individuals supported and developed by the organisation’s qualifications and accredited training […]
GQA SWEEPS IN QUALIFICATIONS SUCCESS FOR CHIMNEY OCCUPATIONS
GQA, the awarding and qualifications writing body is well known for its work in a number of specialist sectors. However, one of these may come as something of a surprise: that of chimney occupations. The organisation is growing its business in this niche area, and offers three specialist NVQs. Chimney Sweep, Nick Hannam, is the […]