eNews May 2010

Submitted by jfragola on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 15:07.

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Fitness NVQ replacement qualifications in the QCF

There has been a lot of uncertainty in our sector about NVQs in the QCF, but we are now in a position to confirm some new details. In real terms, NVQs will not exist in the QCF. Like all other qualifications in the QCF, work/competence-based qualifications need to conform to the titling convention of award, certificate and diploma.

Therefore, in our sector the fitness NVQs will be replaced by certificates and diplomas and the terms VRQ and NVQ don’t really apply in our new environment. However, NVQ does appear in the title of the qualification allowing us to distinguish these qualifications from the non work-based qualifications.

This translates as follows (click on the title to view details of the qualification):

These diplomas are yet to be accredited and so will not show on NDAQ. Also, resources to support them are under development. Further information on replacement qualifications for our other NQF NVQs will follow. It is expected that these qualifications will be available later in the year.

Annual centre registration

From September, we are introducing an Annual Registration Form to replace the CQ1 Programme Notification Form.
The new, online form should be completed and submitted before each new academic year. Completion of the form is necessary in order to remain active on our database, in turn allowing your centre access to our full range of products and services including registration, certification, theory assessment and resources.

For this year, the deadline is the 30th September 2010. The form is available from the secure area of the CYQ website or by clicking here.

Have your say on CYQ's new resources

We're hard at work creating new resources to support our new QCF qualifications and we'd like your input into the form they take. Would you and your learners prefer wire bound booklets, folders or even eBooks? It only takes a few seconds - click on the button below to go to the poll and register your preference!

New online learner registration

You will soon be able to register learners for QCF units and qualifications via our new online service. We will shortly be sending an email with your centre login details and guidance on how to use the new service. As part of the new process, your centre will also receive a revised centre code. Online certification requests will also be made available at a later stage.

CYQ website updates

We have recently added some fresh information onto the CYQ website. Click on the relevant links below to view:

We have also updated our terms and conditions to reflect the new processes brought about by the QCF. Click here to view the latest Terms and Conditions.

CYQ staff update

CYQ is delighted to announce a number of new appointments within our team:

Alex Carr: Business Development and Approvals Manager

Alex has worked for CYQ for 3 years as the Approvals & Verification Liaison within our Verification department. Prior to that she worked as a senior lecturer and assessor for many years and her new role will draw upon her wealth of experience in the field of teaching, assessing and external verification.

Sarah Edmonds: Lead Verifier

Sarah commenced the Lead Verifier role on the 1st May 2010 and she will be supporting and leading our team of Regional and External Verifiers. Sarah has worked for CYQ for 7 years as Southern Regional Verifier and before that as an External Verifier; she also has a wealth of experience with regards to verification services and curriculum development, as well as her previous experience as a senior lecturer and assessor.

Speaking of her appointment, Sarah says, 'It is a very exciting and challenging time to start as Lead Verifier at CYQ, and I am thrilled to be given the opportunity. With the launch of the QCF and the development of completely new resources to support the new-look qualifications I am looking forward to engaging ever more closely with our centres, and providing them with the quality of support they have come to expect of us.'

In addition to these new roles, and as part of the senior management restructure within Central YMCA, the Activity for Health Charity, the following senior management roles have been updated and more clearly defined:

Lori Randall: Director, Business Development

Lori is responsible for the strategic direction of business development for CYQ. This includes advising CYQ centres in both the UK and internationally in developing their future curriculum plans, and ensuring that the qualifications, resources and support services offered by CYQ are market leading. Lori is consolidating CYQ's status as an international awarding body with expansion into Europe, the Middle East, South Africa and beyond.

Jenny Patrickson: Director, Awarding

Jenny is responsible for the strategic direction and development of the awarding requirements for CYQ. This includes responsibility for the regulatory requirements of Ofqual, the independent qualifications regulator and the development of quality customer care and verification services to support our approved training providers. Jenny is also responsible for the accreditation of training providers for the Register of Exercise Professionals, Ireland and for the European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) accreditation unit.

Visit us at the ALP Conference

CYQ will be exhibiting at this year's ALP annual conference, taking place on the 14th and 15th July 2010 at Riverbank Plaza Hotel in Central London. The conference, entitled the Forum for Employment and Skills, aims to explore the new themes, opportunities and challenges that the new political landscape will present to all post-16 learning providers. We hope to see you there!

Click here to view further event and booking information.

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