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Close collaboration with Bohle , the components manufacturer and supplier , showcases the benefits of GQA ’ s ‘ Accredited Training ’ service , and is helping the company to raise standards in UV bonded glass technologies and practices .
GQA is the fenestration industry ’ s leading awarding and qualifications-writing organisation . Its Accredited Training service is aimed at employers in the industry who want to have their in-house training endorsed by GQA Qualifications and gives them the opportunity to deliver training that focuses on candidates ’ particular needs specific to their role with the employer .
When Bohle wished to develop an optional unit on UV glass bonding as part of a pre-existing Level 2 and 3 NVQ Diploma in Glass Processing , the company turned to GQA ’ s specialist service to put it in place . This optional unit is now helping Bohle to shape accredited training in UV glass bonding offered by the company today .
Amanda Carr is Bohle ’ s UV Bonding UK Technical Specialist and is a qualified trainer and assessor in adult learning . She explains :
“ Working with GQA hasn ’ t just resulted in a qualification tailored perfectly to our customers ’ and partners ’ needs , it ’ s really given us the opportunity to promote the benefits of UV bonded glass technologies as a whole . Offering accredited training with a specific standard against which learners can be measured is ideal . This approach is helping to raise standards in this part of the fenestration industry , and needless to say it ’ s a very positive thing for Bohle with which to be associated .
“ I really appreciate the impartial support we ’ ve received from GQA to help maintain and improve industry standards . It ’ s great that we have such a comfortable relationship with the organisation that results in a productive , open dialogue . Insights from GQA on how we can develop and improve our training offering are invaluable . We ’ re looking at more ways we can work with the organisation to support our customers further through accredited training . In particular , the area of glass handling is a focus , and we ’ re also assisting the GGF to achieve standardisation of approach where possible .”
Commenting on its Accredited Training 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 help to develop specific courses in the consultation phase of our collaboration .”
In addition to its Accredited Training service , GQA also offers one in ‘ Bespoke Qualification ’. Together , the two specialist services are helping the fenestration industry to develop training solutions tailored to the specific needs of employers and their staff . The two initiatives mean that employers can create and accredit in-house developed training courses and learning programmes in addition to utilising existing qualifications .
GQA ’ s Bespoke Qualification service is aimed at employers who wish to be able to offer those staff and customers undertaking very specific roles 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 .
GQA has 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 . The organisation ’ s services are helping to facilitate this , and are contributing to raising standards and assisting in shaping careers .
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