April 17, 2023

Adult Education Training Acronyms: Your Ultimate Guide

If you’re diving into the world of adult education and training, then chances are you’ve already come across some of these confusing adult education training acronyms. In fact, the whole education sector is rife with acronyms, initials and odd little three-letter addendums.  You’re certainly not alone if you think these are confusing, inconsistent and generally […]



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March 28, 2023

What is the difference between CAVA and TAQA?

If you’re looking into education or training qualifications, you have probably come across the terms CAVA and TAQA. You might have noticed them in job adverts and specifications or heard other professionals saying things like “I’m on a CAVA course” or “He’s going to get his TAQA soon”. And while we can understand why you […]



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February 28, 2023

What can I do with a CAVA qualification?

Congratulations are in order if you’ve achieved your Level 3 CAVA Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement! You have taken a major step towards boosting your career and status in your education and training career. Now you have completed your CAVA course, it’s time to review what you can do with a CAVA qualification and decide […]



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February 10, 2023

EQA Visits: What to Expect

If you’re working at an organisation offering any sort of accredited qualifications, you are bound to experience an EQA visit at some point. Whether you are an IQA, a teacher or an assessor, you have likely heard people talking about EQA visits, often with a sense of fear. People discuss these visits as if they’re […]



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January 10, 2023

What is an A1 Assessor Course?

An A1 assessor course is often used to describe a training course for people who want to become qualified assessors. The official title of the assessor qualification gained is “A1 Assess candidate performance using a range of methods”. Holders of an A1 assessor award typically have a broad background in assessing candidates through various methods. […]



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December 21, 2022

Online Learning vs Traditional Learning

Online training has come a long way in recent years, indeed the uptake for online training, or e-learning, worldwide is shortly due to pass those of traditional face-to-face courses. So when looking at online learning vs traditional learning, how do they compare? To consider whether any training is truly worthwhile, we have to consider three […]



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October 28, 2022

How long does a CAVA qualification take?

If you’re considering pursuing a CAVA qualification then you may be wondering how much time you need to dedicate to your course. The good news is that online CAVA courses are a lot more common nowadays, meaning you’ll be able to fit your course around your lifestyle. That being said, you still need to “put […]



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October 19, 2022

What Is a CAVA Qualification?

The CAVA qualification is the most popular and widely recognised assessor qualification. It is a Level 3 award designed to give individuals the skills and knowledge needed to assess their learners in both workplace settings, such as on-the-job training, as well as in learning environments, such as more traditional training courses.  What does CAVA stand […]



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September 6, 2022

What Qualifications Does a Trainer and Assessor need?

Trainers and assessors are in demand in a variety of sectors. Being a trainer and assessor is an important responsibility, both in industry and within the education and training, as you’ll be supporting students to earn their qualifications to bring them closer to their goals. In order to work as a trainer and assessor, you […]



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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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