Learning & Development – ±«Óãtv Training Just another WordPress site Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:21:15 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.1 Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice /courses/internal-quality-assurance-of-assessment-process-and-practice/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:22:54 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=4971 About this course

(This course forms part of the TAQA suite of qualifications)

  • Learners will understand the context and principles of internal quality assurance and be able to demonstrate how assessment decisions are sampled and how assessors are monitored.
  • Evidence how to plan the processes and apply techniques for monitoring systems.
  • Understand how to maintain and improve quality.
  • Understand legal and good practice requirements.

 

This course is for candidates in an Internal Quality Assurance role or looking to progress in the quality assurance sector. It supports practitioners conducting internal quality assurance of the assessment process within a centre or organisation by sample planning, monitoring and advising on the practice of assessors.

]]> Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles & Practices of Assessment /courses/level-3-award-in-understanding-the-principles-and-practices-of-assessment/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:13:40 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=4956 (Part of the TAQA suite of qualifications)

A knowledge-only course for those who are considering starting their journey as an assessor, or for those who need to know about assessment processes but who are not carrying out assessment’s.

Unit 301 – knowledge based unit exploring assessment methods and principles and requirements of assessment pathways, through a project/assignment.

Delivery: Unit 1 is knowledge based delivered through 2 Teams workshops, an online course and a revision Podcast.

Rolling start dates (*the date provided below is a placeholder date only) – actual start dates will be confirmed post booking and enrolment. Workshops are frequent as they run on a fortnightly basis.

]]> Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in Work Environment /courses/level-3-award-in-assessing-competence-in-work-environment/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:53:52 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=4953 (Part of the TAQA suite of qualifications)

This course is for practitioners who assess knowledge and/or skills in work based environments.

Delegates must have a minimum of two learners to complete the units.


Unit 301 – knowledge based unit exploring assessment methods and principles and requirements of assessment pathways, through a project/assignment.

Unit 302 -assessment of work based skills and knowledge, through observation and work products.

Delivery: Unit 1 is knowledge based delivered through 2 Teams workshops, an online course and a revision Podcast.

Rolling start dates (*the date provided below is a placeholder date only) – actual start dates will be confirmed post booking and enrolment.

 

]]> Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement /courses/level-3-award-in-assessing-vocationally-related-achievement/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:42:55 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=4949 (Part of the TAQA suite of qualifications)

This course is for practitioners who assess knowledge and/or skills in vocationally-related environments.

Delegates must have a minimum of three learners to complete the units.


Unit 301 – knowledge based unit exploring assessment methods and principles and requirements of assessment pathways, through a project/assignment.

Unit 303 -assessment of vocational skills and knowledge, through observation and work products.

Delivery: Unit 1 is knowledge based delivered through 2 Teams workshops, an online course and a written assignment.

Rolling start dates (*the date provided below is a placeholder date only) – actual start dates will be confirmed post booking and enrolment.

 

]]> People Leadership Essentials /courses/people-leadership-essentials/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:20:40 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=4861 This course helps develop essential skills, including effective communication and coaching techniques, building stronger workplace relationships, team growth, and collaboration

Topics Covered

  • Emotional intelligence
  • Effective communication
  • Active listening skills
  • Influencing positive behaviour
  • Differences between coaching and mentoring
  • Coaching models/approach

Participants learn how coaching enhances performance, motivation, and wellbeing by developing self-awareness, social awareness, and constructive relationship management.

Suitable for: Anyone who has line or team management/leading responsibilities.

]]> Introduction to Coaching /courses/introduction-to-coaching/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:05:37 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=4859 This is a practical and engaging course designed to build core coaching skills

Topics Covered

  • Effective Communication
  • Structured coaching models
  • Wellbeing and developing self-awareness
  • Social awareness and constructive relationship management
  • Key coaching behaviours

 

This course equips learners with the tools to ask powerful questions, encourage self-driven solutions, and support others in achieving meaningful goals. By the end of the session, participants will understand what coaching is (and is not), why it matters for individuals and organisations and how to apply simple, effective techniques in real workplace scenarios.

 

]]> Interview and Recruitment Skills /courses/interview-and-recruitment-skills/ Wed, 14 May 2025 16:13:34 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=3832

This one-day Recruitment and Interview Skills course is designed for professionals involved in hiring decisions who want to strengthen their approach to recruitment. The training provides practical tools and up-to-date knowledge to support fair, effective, and legally compliant selection processes. Participants will learn how to design and deliver structured interviews, ask insightful and competency-based questions, apply probing techniques, and minimise unconscious bias.

 

The course incorporates recent developments in employment law, equality, neurodiversity, and data protection, with a strong focus on best practice and inclusivity. Attendees will benefit from hands-on learning, real-world case studies, and a suite of resources to support confident, consistent, and objective hiring—ultimately helping organisations attract and appoint the most suitable candidates while reducing risk and enhancing the candidate experience.

This closed course is bespoke in design for your organisation dates will be confirmed once booking has been made – costs are based on 6 participants per group.

For individual costs 6+ participants, please contact us directly

 

]]> Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice /courses/level-4-certificate-in-leading-the-internal-quality-assurance-of-assessment-processes-and-practice/ Wed, 14 May 2025 16:05:25 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=3830 (This course forms part of the TAQA suite of qualifications)

 

Participants will learn how to plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility. Evidence how practice supports quality systems. Observation of performance in the working environment. Examine product evidence and take part in questioning.

Aimed at: practitioners who lead the internal quality assurance process within a centre/organisation and have responsibility for managing the quality of the assessment process, practice and the performance of assessors. They may also develop systems and have line management responsibilities whilst leading on External Quality Assurance (EQA) visits.

Pre requisite: Participants will need to provide evidence of their IQA certification (units 401 & 402) before undertaking this course. And two IQA’s that they are responsible for.

This qualification will require the participant to have completed the City & Guilds (or equivalent) Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.

The learner’s area of responsibility must include managing or coordinating quality assurance within the organisation, including overseeing the work of a team of IQAs (minimum 2).

Delivery: Unit 403 is delivered through two online workshops covering strategic planning, reviewing the skills base of the assessment team, setting priorities, and measuring success. Learners will develop an overall quality assurance plan, allocate and monitor work within their team, identify and resolve issues and ensure appropriate resources and support are in place.

This course is designed to be completed within four months.

]]> Level 4 Award in understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice /courses/level-4-award-in-the-internal-quality-assurance-of-assessment-process-and-practice/ Wed, 14 May 2025 16:01:04 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=3827 (This course forms part of the TAQA suite of qualifications)

Learners will be able to understand context and principles of internal quality assurance. Evidence how to plan the processes and apply techniques for monitoring systems. Understand how to maintain and improve quality. Understand legal and good practice requirements. This course is for candidates in an Internal Quality Assurance role or looking to progress in the quality assurance sector. It supports practitioners conducting internal quality assurance of the assessment process within a centre or organisation by sample planning, monitoring and advising on the practice of assessors

Pre requisite: All participants must have access to a qualified IQA who can provide support and mentoring.

Participants are required to complete units 401 and 402 in order to become a qualified IQA (see Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice course)

Delivery: Unit 401 is a knowledge based unit delivered via one independent study session and 3 Teams based full day workshops.

All participants are required to produce written assignment’s. All requirements will be discussed, planned, and agreed with your assessor prior to Session One.

 

]]> Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement /courses/level-3-certificate-in-assessing-vocational-achievement/ Wed, 14 May 2025 15:49:36 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=3825 (Part of the TAQA suite of qualifications)

This course is for practitioners who assess knowledge and/or skills in vocationally-related environments and real work place environments.

Delegates must have access to two learners, in a work based learning environment and at least three learners in a vocational environment to complete the units.

Unit 301 – knowledge based unit exploring assessment methods and principles and requirements of assessment pathways, through a project/assignment.

Unit 302 -assessment of work based skills and knowledge, through observation and work products.
Unit 303 -assessment of vocational skills and knowledge, through observation and work products.

 

Delivery: Unit 1 is knowledge based delivered through 2 Teams workshops, an online course and a revision Podcast.

Rolling start dates (*the date provided below is a placeholder date only) – actual start dates will be confirmed post booking and enrolment.

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