August 10, 2022
Which course should I take after my Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)?
After you have gained your Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) there are lots of options open to you in terms of extra courses within the education and skills sector which you can take. It’s a fantastic introductory qualification into education and training, so looking to advance your existing talents will help you […]
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August 2, 2022
What qualifications do you need to be an IQA?
When asking “what qualifications do you need to be an IQA”, you must first check what level of responsibility you will have as an IQA within your organisation. This is because qualifications needed to become an IQA vary depending on whether you’re looking to focus on the theory behind internal quality assurance, carry out day-day […]
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July 26, 2022
What is an IQA qualification?
IQA stands for Internal Quality Insurance. In the world of education and training, IQA refers to the process used to monitor and evaluate the delivery and assessment of qualifications to ensure they meet the required standards. In the UK, specific qualifications are available for those wishing to undertake the role of an IQA. What is […]
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July 18, 2022
What does an IQA do? Your Comprehensive Guide
If you work in education or training, whether you’re with the training department of a a company, a college, a school or a dedicated training organisation, you’ve probably come across an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA). That encounter is likely closely followed by “what does an IQA do?” running through your mind. You might have met […]
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May 6, 2022
Carlton Training Receives Outstanding City & Guilds Report
External Quality Assurance by City & Guilds At Carlton Training we run City & Guilds courses. City & Guilds is an awarding body that conducts sampling and inspections of training institutes like us, a process known as external quality assurance (EQA). This is to ensure that the courses we run come up to standard. It […]
Read more February 10, 2022
New course launched!
Carlton Training have launched a new course, the Level 3 Award in Facilitating Learning and Development. This qualification is for anybody training individuals on a one-to-one basis, whether this is on formal training courses, company updates, individual development or training for compliance and monitoring. As such it concentrates on the skills you’ll need to train […]
Read more October 31, 2021
Professional Development for Teachers: More than Training Days
Are you ready to take your professional development to the next level? Forget training days, although they are important! From workshops and conferences to online courses and certifications, there are endless effective professional development opportunities to help you grow as an educator and advance your career. Why is Professional Development Important for Teachers? Professional development […]
Read more September 15, 2021
New course launched – Level 4 Lead IQA
We’ve just launched a new course, the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) which we’re offering through City & Guilds. It’s a great course to take if you’re going to be managing or supervising IQAs (Internal Quality Assurers). This is because it covers not only all […]
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June 21, 2021
What is the difference between an Assessor and an IQA?
If you’re looking into or currently working in the education sector, you might have wondered the difference between an Assessor and an IQA. Assessors and Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs) are involved with learners and qualifications. Specifically, they both: Make sure things within an organisation are completed to a set of standards Keep detailed records and […]
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February 24, 2021
Why should I take an Assessor qualification?
If you’ve heard people talking about being an assessor and thought about doing this yourself, you might be wondering if you really need to take an assessor qualification. After all, you’re probably experienced and/or qualified in your industry and know what you’re doing, so why get an additional qualification? Well, there are several reasons you […]
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