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QCF Light Vehicle Draft Units

Our approved centre network can now view the new QCF Light Vehicle Units.

These are still DRAFT documents and have to be formatted etc, but we wanted to make them available to view as soon as possible.

IMI Awards are working on the assessment unit detail and qualification structures, which includes the rules of combination.  We will advise our centre network as these become available so please keep reading these e-mail updates. 

Click here to view the DRAFT QCF Light Vehicle units (logon required to view) which are separated into Competency, Knowledge and Skills.

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Qualifications & QCF Update Information

Here are some quick links to provide you with the latest information
> Read the latest information - General Overview - Updated 4 Feb
> QCF Funding - Myth & Reality - Link to LSC website PDF - Updated 17 Feb
> Qualifications QCF Replacement List - includes current and expected dates - Updated 4 Feb
> Current QCF Offering from IMI Awards - includes performance points etc - Updated 12 Feb 
> More about QCF - inclues video clip link - Updated 15 Feb

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Assessor & Verifier Workshops 2010 - NEW DATES

There are now spaces available on Assessor and Verifier workshop on:

Tuesday 16 March 2010 - Training 2000 (Lancashire)

Friday 7 May 2010 - IMI Awards Fanshaws (Hertfordshire)

The workshop will start at 9:30am and end at approximately 3pm

The workshop is aimed at:

- Current assessors and internal verifiers who hold 'D' units, but who have not attended an 'A' and 'V' unit update workshop
- Assessors and internal verifiers who are working towards their 'A' and 'V' awards
- Assessors and internal verifiers of candidates working towards 'A' and 'V' units 

At the end of the workshop, delegates will be assessed.  Certificates will be awarded to those who achieve 80% or above.

The cost of each workshop is £75 (including lunch).

To book a place on the workshop, please complete and return this booking form A & V booking form enclosing payment, or a purchase order number. 

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New Web Portal Registration & Certification System Goes Live

As of Tuesday 24th November 2009, the new registration & certification system can be accessed direct from the IMI Awards website which will negate the need for Citrix.

Website home page
On the home page first sign in with your usual PIN and password in the top navigation bar then click the blue "administration access" button, you will then be redirected to the new web portal.

Navigation bar
We have updated the navigation bars at the top of the website to include "administration access" and "on-line assessments" which means you can link to either of these from anywhere on the website as long as you have signed in.

Pilot phase link
For those who participated in the pilot phase, this link has now been deactivated.  You will have to sign in via the IMI Awards website as above.

Instructions
We have designed the system which we hope you will find user friendly.  However, to assist you we have written a training manual with screen shots and instructions for each section on the new improved system.  To view instructions please click here (you will need to be signed on to view this page)

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IMIA Entry Level 3 Qualifications - Q&A

Since the launch of our new entry level 3 qualification, The Introduction to Vehicle Technology, IMI Awards have been asked some common questions regarding offering this qualification, funding and other points which we hope are covered below:

Q1 How can we offer this qualification at our centre?

Q2 Can you tell me what funding is available for this qualification?

Q3. What are the performance points for this qualification - see below

Q4 How are the qualifications assessed?

Q5 What are the fees for these qualifications?

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Performance Points for Entry Level (3) Qualification

We have been advised by QCDA that the following performance points have now been allocated to our entry level 3 qualification - Introduction to Vehicle Technology:

The above performance points are not yet showing on the NDAQ but we are assured by QCDA they will be posted shortly.

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Access and using the new on-line assessment website

The way you access on-line assessments has changed, so has the look and feel of the assessment website.  The questions are still the same but we hope you will see improvements that will make the day to day management of candidate assessments easier.

As indicated above, we are still developing this website and new features will be included over the coming weeks, primarily that approved centre personnel will be able to manage candidates for their centre.

Below you will find a link to a word document that provides step by step instructions with screen shots on how to access and view individual candidates records and launch assessments.

 Click here to download instructions (pdf document)

If you have any questions or require assistance navigating the new website, please call our office on the number below:

01992 519 038

Historical Data for Candidates

We have also been receiving queries regarding historical data for candidates which is not visible on the new on-line assessment system.   This data is stored at our head office but was not transferred to the new system.  Please use the centre records to denote assessment results in candidates' portfolios.

We also wish to remind centres that candidates need to wait 48 hours if they received a "failed" status before re-taking an on-line assessment.

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Keeping in touch

New telephone number for IMI Awards

We now have our own dedicated telephone number at Fanshaws: 01992 519038
 
You can still reach us on the IMI number (01992 511521), but ask that our centres start using the number above so we can direct your call more efficiently.
 
You will start to see this number appear on our literature and contact details for IMI Awards staff.  Of course you can still contact your External Verifier on their usual mobile number.

Out of Hours Support for On-line Assessments

In response to requests and to provide our approved centre network with support outside office hours, there is now a contact number to provide assistance with IMI Awards on-line assessments.
 
John Buchanan will be available to help with your on-line assessments on the following number: 07827 857 934

The out of hours times are: 5pm until 8pm - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
After July the service will be available - Monday to Friday 5pm to 8pm.
 
This out of hours support is ONLY for on-line assessments.  Please direct all other queries to our office on the new number above or your regional EV during normal working hours.