Martin Skivington is a
Senior Lecturer at Solent
Southampton Uni, which
runs a Level 4 Strength and
Conditioning course.
Are your EQA visits of
value and, if so, why?
It provides us with the
opportunity to confirm that we
are meeting the professional
standards set out by REPs, plus
our Health and Exercise Science
students get the opportunity
to meet someone from the
endorsing organisation.
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Farnborough College offers,
among other courses, a
degree in Sports Science,
graduates of which are
approved by REPs for Level
2 Gym Instruction in year
one and Level 3 Personal
Trainer in year two.
Are your EQA visits of
value?
Very much so. The team works
extremely hard to ensure that
we offer relevant, up-to-date
programmes.
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How would you say an
EQA visit benefits the
learners?
Often our learners will question
assessment decisions, and
meeting with the EQA provided
them with assurance that the
processes followed are correct
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What benefit does an
EQA visit bring to you?
It confirms that a robust and
transparent quality assurance
process is in place to ensure
that the expected standard of
delivery and assessment is
maintained. It’s important that
educational establishments
like ours, and training providers
alike, maintain the integrity of
the industry-recognised awards
they offer.
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How would you say an
EQA visit benefits the
learners?
As exercise professionals
striving to achieve a high level
award, our students were
suitably impressed that their L4
Q
and of a high quality. Our EQA
also discussed the benefits of
completing a qualification at
a centre like ours, compared
to a standalone provider, with
regards to cost and quality
assurance.
How was your Assurer?
I have known our EQA
for a number of years and have
always found her to be very
supportive and helpful. She is
always willing to take a phone
call to tie up any loose ends and
can often answer queries very
quickly.
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S&C award was being taken
seriously, and that they were
offered the opportunity to share
and discuss their thoughts and
opinions with the EQA on the
day.
How was your Assurer?
She was professional,
supportive, knowledgeable
and helpful. Her background in
higher education combined with
extensive industry experience
was invaluable.
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Please provide three
words that sum up your
EQA experience.
Supportive, knowledgeable,
professional.
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“
The team works
extremely hard
to ensure that
we offer relevant,
up-to-date
programmes.”
COACH
Please provide three
words that sum up your
EQA experience.
Informative, supportive,
reassuring.
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