WHO CAN SEEK APPROVAL? Anyone who delivers learning and/or assessment would benefit from going through the approval service. Whether you are an independent training provider or college, or an organisation who delivers in house, the approval process will support you in your growth and provide you with the support to develop your offer in line with current best practice thinking. APPROVED PROVIDER PROCESS Express Interest Scoping Self-assessment Review Site Visit Approval Provider expresses interest in seeking approval against Quality Framework Approval requirements scoped, with support provided by Energy & Utility Skills where required Provider completes Self-Assessment and submits to the Quality Team together with a payment Review of completed by EEIAS The Quality Team issues a report to the provider Site visit arranged. Site Visit conducted Recommended actions issued Final outcome confirmed and communicated Approval granted Certification and Affiliation membership arranged Product requirements progressed. TIMELINE Quality team issues report within 2 weeks Provider granted 2 weeks to review and respond Recommended actions to be reviewed within 6 months Certificated issues within 2 weeks of approval
and subject knowledge base remain current and relevant. professional recognition and staff acknowledging achievement in this area. The effectiveness of the strategies used is continuously measured, understood and improved on. 1.3 Provider leadership implements successful working practices which meet the needs of the learner and promote equality and diversity, access and inclusion. Leading by example, provider leadership embeds effective learner-focused organisational policy that drive continuous improvement, actively promotes equality and diversity, and adheres to current legislation. 2. Monitoring & Continuous Improvement 2.1 The provider collects evidence on programmes and outcomes offered to determine the extent to which these meet the needs of employers (or internal customers), trainees and other relevant stakeholders, using the findings when considering future development. The provider has clear, established and measurable strategies to ensure products and services are continually monitored and evaluated to ensure they remain fit for purpose and relevant and in tune with the needs of employers (or internal
provision is evaluated, acting on the findings to develop and instigate strategies for improving delivery of training, , retention, achievement, progression and attainment as a strategic, internal objective. Provider leadership owns, and actively drives, strategies for continuous improvement of training delivery, retention, achievement and attainment. The provider uses a variety of measures and reports that clearly evaluate progress against relevant strategic objectives and are used to successfully drive high quality improvements and developments. 2.4 The provider follows a clearly defined verification process for assuring the on-going quality of programmes and those delivering. The provider demonstrates a range of high quality and embedded verification procedures for assessing and ensuring an outstanding quality of delivery. 3. Internal Systems 3.1 The provider uses appropriate and secure systems for the storage and retrieval of records relating to the administration, management and audit of learning programmes. The provider demonstrates that it follows a robust and embedded procedure for ensuring the secure and controlled storage and
regularly evaluated and updated where necessary. 6.2 The provider understands the needs of their stakeholders (including employers, where appropriate) in order to maximise the benefit provided. The provider demonstrates a comprehensive process for understanding and confirming stakeholder requirements, looking always to maximise stakeholder benefit.