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The Microsoft IT Academy Quality Process. The key components of the Quality Programme. A Quality “relationship” Self assessment Site visits Record keeping Looking through the eyes of the candidate !. A Quality “Relationship”. Quality is a constant requirement
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The key components of the Quality Programme • A Quality “relationship” • Self assessment • Site visits • Record keeping • Looking through the eyes of the candidate ! v3.0 June 2004
A Quality “Relationship” • Quality is a constant requirement • A Quality Representative for every programme member – recorded in the MIS • Based on the EV/IV relationship • Mentoring where required • Self assessment is the key v3.0 June 2004
Responsibilities • Quality process owned by Programme Management Team • Microsoft Academy Centre administers the process • An Independent Third Party Assessor assists the Programme Management Team and works with the Microsoft Academy Centre v3.0 June 2004
Quality Map v3.0 June 2004
Quality Audits • Independent • Transparent • Sufficient • Consistent • The route to continuous improvement v3.0 June 2004
The role of the Quality Representative • Locating and monitoring records • Self assessment and the co-ordination of required improvements • Working with the Assessor to implement and maintain the quality process v3.0 June 2004
The role of the Quality Assessor • Research and plan site visits • Carry out assessment visits • Prepare reports on the quality status • Agree a suitable action plan • Maintain the culture of a “Quality” process v3.0 June 2004
Structure of an assessment visit • Plan the visit • Initiate a “self assessment” • Make the visit • Prepare action plans and feedback • Implement the feedback • Complete a report v3.0 June 2004
Quality Standards • Facilities, including equipment • Licensing • Feedback and Complaints • Marketing • Certification • Candidate support • Administration v3.0 June 2004
Self Assessment • When? At regular intervals and always before site visits • Who? The Quality representative. • What? Completion of the Quality Assurance Checklist v3.0 June 2004
How? • Read the Visit Guide and the Programme Guide • “Be your own assessor” - perhaps work with a colleague • Document your action plans • Be responsible for your quality process • Involve your External Assessor v3.0 June 2004
The Quality Cycle v3.0 June 2004
The Documents • Available from the Microsoft Academy Centre v3.0 June 2004
Quality Assessment and Improvement Manual • Contains: • Overview of the process • Description of roles • Visit guidance notes • Assessor guide v3.0 June 2004
Assessor guide v3.0 June 2004
The self assessment quality checklist v3.0 June 2004
Action plan and feedback form v3.0 June 2004
Visit record and grading sheet (1) v3.0 June 2004
Visit record and grading sheet (3) v3.0 June 2004
A “Supportive” Program • Assessor acts in a “Support” role. • Proactive through newsletters, The Operations Centre and web site. • Agreed solutions • Feedback channel to Operations Centre and Program Managers • High scores expected as the norm! v3.0 June 2004
Quality is a core element of • the IT Academy Program v3.0 June 2004
Questions? v3.0 June 2004