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Quality Networks. Doug Pond Principal External Qualification Validator Transport Logistics. Some facts about SQA:. The national awarding body in Scotland Arms Length Accreditation Organisation in Scotland
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Quality Networks Doug PondPrincipal External Qualification Validator Transport Logistics
Some facts about SQA: • The national awarding body in Scotland • Arms Length Accreditation Organisation in Scotland • Offers qualifications across the whole of the UK and many countries in the rest of the world • Employs around 700 staff and 15,000 subject specialists • Has in excess of 2,000 centres approved to offer SQA qualifications • Issues circa 400,000 certificates a year
What does SQA offer ? • Ofqual recognised QCF qualifications in sectors including Construction, Retail, Logistics, ICT, Hospitality, Hair & Beauty and Maritime • Qualifications that are mostly registered on apprenticeship frameworks • Qualifications and customised services to employers and specialist organisations • High quality Functional Skills qualifications • Risk based, on line, New Approach to Quality Assurance validation
SQA commitment • Dedicated account management • Competitive pricing structure • Outstanding customer service • Robust quality assurance • Subject specialist E.V.s • Customised solutions
For The Construction Sector
Because many Construction Sector employeesuse skills from theLogistics sector
And in many cases there is a legal or industry requirement to hold a qualification from theLogistics sector
Example 1 • Driving Goods Vehicles – Rigid & Articulated
Example 1 contd. • Driving Goods Vehicles – Van & 4x4
Example 2 • Distribution & Warehousing – Including Stores
Example 3 • Lift Truck – Including Rough Terrain and Telescopic
Example 4 • Traffic Office – Including Site Office
Example 5 • Employee Rights and Responsibilities – In the Logistics Industry
Why a VQ ? • Even though a licence is in many cases a legal requirement a VQ will:
Just 5 reasons ? • Increased employer & employee commitment • Improve productivity • Support a career path • Improve staff retention • Enhance working relationships
What Logistics VQ Qualifications do SQA offer that fit the Construction Sector ?
Scope • Warehousing & Storage Qualifications: • Driving Goods Vehicles • Logistics Operations – Traffic Office
Qualifications: Warehousing & Storage Level 3 Diploma in Warehousing & Storage Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing & Storage Level 1 Certificate in Warehousing & Storage Level 1 Award in Warehousing & Storage
Qualifications: Driving Goods Vehicles Both qualifications available for: motorcycle/bicycle, van, rigid lorry, tractor unit & trailer/van & drag Level 3 Diploma in Driving Goods Vehicles Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles
Qualifications: Logistics Operations / Traffic Office Level 3 Certificate in Traffic Office Level 3 Certificate in Logistics Operations Level 2 Certificate in Logistics Operations
Qualifications: Employee Rights & Responsibilities • Level 2 Award in employee rights & responsibilities in the Logistics Industry Now available as an on line e-assessment with immediate resulting
Employee Rights & Responsibilities E-assessment
Present Apprenticeships target fit Level 1 & 2 Certificates & Awards Intermediate apprenticeship Advanced apprenticeship Level 3 Diplomas Both apprenticeships Level 2 Award Employee Rights & Responsibilities
Customised Logistics Qualifications • UK wide contract for ADR qualification and certification • UK wide contract for development and certification of Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP)
If you are interested pleasekeep in touch with us • Speak to our Business Development team • Contact us after this event • Phone: 0303 333 0330 • E-mail: mycentre@sqa.org.uk • Visit: www.sqa.org.uk/qcf • Sign up for e-mail alerts straight to your in-box at www.sqa.org.uk/myalerts • Follow us on social media