TWO NEW BROCHURES NOW AVAILABLE FROM GQA
GQA has produced a suite of two new brochures. The first is a guide to its Accredited Training services, and the second outlines the work it is doing in Saudi Arabia with skills and assessment centres in the Kingdom. The first booklet explains what Accredited Training is and provides an outline of the benefits of […]
There are four types of fraud and CSCS Alliance Members are tackling them all.
Qualification Fraud Where organised criminals assist candidates to obtain a genuine qualification. While most centres delivering qualifications uphold the standards required, there are instances when a centre’s integrity becomes compromised. To find out more, click the link below: https://cscs.createsend1.com/t/i-l-aujlyut-tykkpltiu-j/ Centre Malpractice Examples of centre malpractice include examiners passing candidates that did not meet the required standard […]
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 […]
The value of Accredited Training
Lately, there’s been considerable discussion surrounding the Building Safety Act 2022, emphasising the need to elevate quality and safety standards through competency, not just for Higher Risk Buildings but for all buildings. Obtaining appropriate qualifications is one method to showcase skills and knowledge, while accredited training courses offer another avenue. Seeking accreditation for your courses […]
GQA PODCAST TACKLES ISSUE OF COMPETENCE IN CONSTRUCTION
GQA Qualifications has teamed up with some of the construction industry’s heavy hitters to produce a podcast tackling the subject of competence in the supply chain. Called ‘Raising the Bar’, the podcast is the first of a planned series by the awarding and qualifications-writing organisation which aims to debate some of the key issues affecting […]
GQA HELPS DROYLSDEN GLASS TO UPSKILL EMPLOYEES
A partnership between GQA, the awarding and qualifications writing body and IVS Training & Assessment has resulted in the formal upskilling of thirteen members of staff at Droylsden Glass. The employees have succeeded in achieving a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation. This GQA qualification is suited to those leading a team of installers […]
Qualifications and Training – choosing a trusted partner
Employers in any industry who wish to hone the skills of their workforce in order to improve their businesses competitiveness face two challenges: carefully managing training budgets whilst also addressing staff time constraints. How to choose a partner organisation that can help them achieve their goal at the same time as ensuring these challenges are […]
GQA to have key role at Big 5 Saudi Construct
GQA will showcase its services at the end of February this year at Saudi Arabia’s largest construction show, BIG 5 Construct Saudi. The awarding and qualifications writing body is to sponsor the Business Lounge located in the show’s UK Pavilion. This area of the event provides a platform for the best of UK-based manufacturing and […]
New Podcast LIVE here
The second in the series of the Big Green Q and A Podcasts ‘Second Chances’ is now LIVE for people to listen to below. Dan Brown and Simon Smith from GQA were joined by Paul Walmsley from Nobody Left Behind and Amina Bodhania from Novus – Foundations for Change. In the latest podcast ‘Second Chances’ […]
GQA At Vision Construct 2023 Conference and Exhibition
Bold Visionaries. Intelligent Interpretations. Smart Solutions. A Unique Experience. GQA Qualifications will be exhibiting and speaking at the Vision Construct Conference and Exhibition, which takes place on 25 th and 26 th October at Wembley Stadium, one of London’s iconic landmark buildings. Vision Construct is the brainchild of Resibuild Events and the Institute of Construction […]