When AluK wished to achieve third party accreditation for its training courses the company turned to this specialist service from the fenestration industry ’ s leading awarding and qualifications writing organisation .
GQA ’ s 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 .
Darren Burford , Training Manager of the ‘ AluK Academy ’ explains :
“ The AluK Academy presents workshops in fabrication , installation , product awareness and the use of the company ’ s design system called ‘ Logikal ’. GQA has provided third party accreditation for the workshops and our training days . The organisation offers a professional service , providing invaluable guidance and support , especially in the development
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of our training programmes . I would say GQA is a real advocate for the aluminium industry . Its auditing process ensures that all of our courses are consistent , and GQA has helped us get to where we are today as a GQA Accredited Training Centre .
“ The fact that the organisation offers recognised qualifications and is one of the few bodies specialising in the fenestration industry made this a good fit for us . The whole process of working with GQA , right from the outset , was a true partnership .”
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
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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 a ‘ Bespoke Qualification ’ service . Together , the two specialist services are helping the fenestration industry to develop training solutions tailored to the specific
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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
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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
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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 .
More information on GQA and its accredited training and qualifications service is available at www . gqaqualifications . com
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