TAQA e-LEARNING LAUNCH NOVEMBER 2013

1. TAQA e-LEARNING LAUNCH NOVEMBER 2013

2. TRAINING, ASSESSMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE • Level 3 Award in Understanding the • Principles and Practices of Assessment • Unit 301: Understanding the Principles and • Practices of Assessment (3 credits)

3. THE ASSESSMENT UNITS • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational • Achievement • Unit 301: Understanding the Principles and • Practices of Assessment (3 credits) • Unit 302: Assess Occupational Competence in the • Work Environment (6 credits) • Unit 303: Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and • Understanding (6 credits)

4. BACKGROUND • Knowledge only qualification – the e-learning programme covers the entire content of unit 301 • Ofqual requirement to maintain/raise standards of teaching - centres must be seen to be actively promoting and providing CPD and improving quality assurance • New opportunity for ‘non NVQ’ centre staff – those who deliver and assess non NVQs could previously not access these qualifications • Ideal for all centre types – qualification is relevant for people carrying out assessments and quality assurance in most learning environments including FE, Adult Continuing Learning, Employers and Third Sector

5. WHERE WE’VE COME FROM FINDINGS OF THE CITY & GUILDS WAY PILOT

6. NEW TAQA e-LEARNING A COMPLETE END-TO-END STRUCTURED PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT STAFF CPD

7. WHAT'S NEW? TAQA e-LEARNING INTRODUCING City & Guilds’ first end-to-end e-learning experience for the; Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practice of Assessment

8. TAQA e-LEARNING OVERVIEW AND DEMO VIDEO

9. 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • Get the knowledge • Test yourself • Study tasks • Summary take-aways. TAQA E-LEARNING PROGRAMME

11. GLOSSARY

13. STRUCTURE • SECTION 1: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES • SECTION 2: PLANNING AND METHODS • SECTION 3: MAKING DECISIONS AND GIVING FEEDBACK • SECTION 4: GETTING IT RIGHT

14. ASSESSMENT • How this qualification will be assessed • City and Guilds have developed two options for the assessment of this qualification. • The tutor can select either the assignment activity which consists of a short answer question paper and a presentation or • The evolve test and professional discussion. • Centres also have the option of devising their own assessment activity if they whish following the guidance and gaining agreement with their Qualification consultant . • This is the summative assessment which the learner should complete at the end of the course/programme .

15. TAILORED LEARNING PROGRAMMES • Centres can create bespoke learning programmes mixing face-to-face with digital delivery and assessment. • Using e-volve assessment enables the full end-to-end digital experience • We will be developing bundles options to combine eTAQA and quals. • RRP for TAQA e-learning = £49 per learner, discounts available for multiple learners

16. EMBEDDING TAQA e-LEARNING • The TAQA e-learning programme covers learning for the stand-alone qualification or the optional unit within any of the above qualifications. • It can also acts as great CPDorrefresher for existing staff • FAST TRACK APPROVAL • for current centres

17. TAQA e-LEARNING KEY BENEFITS • All the tools you need to plan and deliver TAQA programmes with confidence • Bring your teaching to life with more interactive and engaging classes • Guide your learners through individualised e-learning that can be accessed in or away from the classroom • Even allow learners to work independently without face to face engagement by providing a complete end-to-end online course • Significantly reduce the cost of your delivery and train more staff for less • Any-time, any-where training for new or existing staff • 'I would recommend the e-learning programme and evolve test to any centre .....’ • Julie Cape, Quality Manager

18. FULL SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS AND LEARNERS • There is a full support package available alongside the TAQA e-learning programme, including; • Tutor / assessor guide • Learner guide • SmartScreen resources and access to tutor and learner forums • Qualification Handbook • Textbook; The City & Guilds Practical Guide to Quality Assurance

19. HOW TO PURCHASE AND ACCESS THE E-LEARNING 1. How to purchase The TAQA e-learning programme can be purchased directly by contacting a member of the Direct Sales team on; T: 0844 543 0000 option 5 E: directsales@cityandguilds.com 2. How to access The TAQA e-learning programme is delivered on the new SmartScreen platform. AVAILABLE FOR ALL CENTRES: DECEMBER 2013

20. City & Guilds Advance is designed to raise standards. We provide consultancy, training and events to help colleges and training providers with • Quality Improvement • Improving teaching, learning & Assessment • Curriculum review, planning, change management & implementation • Curriculum effectiveness using ILM • Through City & Guilds we can provide you access to some of the best Education consultants in the sector. • The Advance consultants can work with you to really understand what your organisational needs are and to become a critical friend throughout the journey. • For more information: • Visit: www.advance.cityandguilds.com • Call: 0800 334 5054 • Email: advance@cityandguilds.com

21. TAQA e-LEARNING HELPING YOU TO RAISE STANDARDS The TAQA e-learning programme is just one of many elements of the City & Guilds ‘Raising Standards’ offer. Other products and services designed to help improve standards at your centre include; Quality Assurance New assurance model and on-going support events programme CPD for teachers and assessors Robust teaching, learning and assessment portfolio Leadership and Management Range of CPD for FE Managers Advance A consultancy and events service WWW.CITYANDGUILDS.COM/RAISINGSTANDARDS

22. NEW 6258 QUALIFICATIONS IN TRAINING AND PRESENTATIONS

23. NEW 6258 QUALIFICATIONS IN TRAINING AND PRESENTATIONS

24. SUPPORT • www.cityandguilds.com SMARTSCREEN E-LEARNING WEBSITE • TEXT BOOKS Tutor Forum CITY & GUILDS SUPPORT LOCAL OFFICE CENTRE SUPPORT • SPECIALIST ADVISORS • LOCAL NETWORKS • REGIONAL EVENTS MONTHLY FOCUS NEWSLETTER

25. THANKS