INDUSTRY NEWS
More companies sign up to accredit their own in-house training
More companies have signed up to take advantage of two specialist services recently launched by GQA Qualifications . The in-house ‘ Accredited Training ’ and the ‘ Bespoke Qualification ’ services provided by the fenestration industry ’ s leading awarding and qualifications-writing organisation means that employers can create and accredit in-house developed training courses and learning programmes which are tailored to the specific needs of their employees .
GQA ’ s Accredited Training service is aimed at employers in the industry who want to have their in-house training endorsed by GQA Qualifications as an independent third party , and gives them the opportunity to deliver training that focuses on candidates ’ particular needs specific to their role within the business .
Commenting on the service , GQA ’ s EQA / Technical Officer , Martin Sadler says :
“ Using our Accredited Training service means that employers can develop their own training to suit their employees or their customers ’ needs with the GQA stamp of approval to show the quality of the training delivered . The GQA-branded certificate we offer is an important tool and highlights the third party endorsement we bring . We can also support employers to develop specific courses whilst we are engaged in dialogue .
“ I am really delighted with the number of employers who have already engaged with us to bring this arrangement into their business , and for other businesses interested in finding out more then I will personally take ownership of their enquiries . They are also more than welcome to talk to any of the employers we are already working with if they would like input from their peers .”
GQA ’ s Bespoke Qualification service is aimed at employers who wish to be able to offer those staff undertaking very specific roles in their business the opportunity to work towards gaining a qualification where one does not already exist . The service is perfect for niche specialist areas which do not lend themselves to meeting the required content of a standard regulated qualification . In close consultation with the company concerned , GQA will develop a qualification that meets the needs of the organisation and the people who require it .
Martin continues :
“ It is disappointing when people in specific , specialist job functions are not able to develop their careers by working towards achieving a qualification because a relevant regulated option is not available . This is where our Bespoke Qualification service can help . Developing a qualification tailored specifically to them , which carries the approval of GQA , means that employees can fully prove their competency , and employers can put into place for them a career progression route . Once developed , the qualification is exclusive to the employers concerned .
“ Both our Accredited Training and Bespoke Qualification services are proving extremely popular . They demonstrate the need for a flexible approach to training . Here at GQA we have close to 200 qualifications covering a broad variety of sectors . The fenestration industry , just like any other , needs training solutions tailored to its specific needs . I ’ m proud that we are helping to facilitate this and contributing to raising standards and assisting in shaping careers .”
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14 SEPTEMBER 2022 CLEARVIEW-UK . COM