2.2 – Satellite Centres/Sites (cont) Satellite Name Centre Address Centre Main Contact Qualification(s) administered Tel: Fax: Email: 2.3 – Other N/VQ Approvals If you are currently approved as a centre with another awarding organisation, please give details Awarding Organisation Qualification Title and Level Date Approved Do you have Direct Claims Status for this qualification? Y/N If no, please provide additional details
Section 3.2 : Centre staff details iCQ qualification code (QAN) Role (eg assessor, internal quality assurance) Name Relevant qualifications Certificates available (Y/N)) Relevant occupational competence Evidence of occupational competence available (Y/N) iCQ Use Only
Appendix B.2: Centre Resources Centre Resources Please indicate if your centre can evidence meeting the criteria, or if you require iCQ assistance in doing so iCQ Use Criteria Sources of evidence Ref Meets the criteria Require assistance to meet the criteria The centre has appropriate Human resources, with a workforce of sufficient size and competence to undertake the delivery of iCQ qualifications Assessor Learner ratio A list of Assessment and Quality Assurance staff (sec 3) Sufficient management and support staff Organisational chart C2 The centre has appropriate systems and procedures in place to process and retain data such that adequate information is available at all times Use of iLearner or other MIS/e-portfolio systems Data analysis and reporting C2 The centre has appropriate Physical resources (IT, buildings) for the purposes of assessment, and these comply with relevant legislation Insurance/PAT certificates Records of equipment and buildings Health and safety Policy C2 The centre has sufficient systems in place to identify, review and make available resources required in relation to specific awards, and in pursuance of delivering qualifications efficiently and effectively Planning meetings Records of available resources Evidence of resources requested and acquired C2 The centre has a staff support and development programme established to support assessment staff needs, and to ensure that they have sufficient time, resources and authority to perform their roles effectively Staff Induction, support materials, training days Staff Reviews and development schedules A5.a evidence C2
Appendix B.3: Learner Support Learner Support Please indicate if your centre can evidence meeting the criteria, or if you require iCQ assistance in doing so iCQ Use Criteria Sources of evidence Ref Meets the criteria Require assistance to meet the criteria The centre provide information, advice and guidance about iCQ Qualifications and procedures to learners and potential learners – including credit certification Induction materials Provision of policies and procedures D1 The centre matches learners development needs and requirements to iCQ Qualification requirements and provide individual assessment plans Initial Assessment procedures Assessment Plans D2 Learners have regular opportunities to review their progress and assessment targets, and discuss the revision of assessment plans Assessment plans Documentation of correspondence with learners Evidence of amended assessment plans E4 Learners are provided with the assessment options available to them (paper based/e-assessment) and are able to determine their preference where available. Assessment requirements of Learners are identified and met where possible Induction materials Assessment equipment (voice recorders, cameras) Access to premises and equipment Access to specialist staff E4 The centre has an appropriate appeals procedure which is published and freely available to all learners Appeals procedure including process and timescales Published on website/included in materials Records of appeals and outcomes I1 I2
ICQ USE ONLY – APPLICATION REVIEW Date Section Approved Section Section Complete (YES/NO*) *If No, additional evidence sought Date additional evidence supplied Criteria now satisfied? (YES/NO*) *If no, complete additional line(s) below Section 1 - Centre Details Section 2 - Your Organisation Section 3 – Qualifications Approval Request 3.1 iCQ Qualification 3.2 – Centre Staff Details Section 4 – Declaration Appendix A – Additional Qualifications Request Appendix B – Full Centre Approval B.1 – Centre Management B.2 – Centre Resources B.3 - Learner Support B.4 Assessment and Quality Assurance