From time to time when you search for a training course you may have also read the words, “leading to a QQI qualification”. So what is a QQI qualification and what differentiates a course with such a qualification from a course without it?
QQI stands for Quality and Qualifications Ireland. Quality and Qualifications Ireland is an independent state agency, established in 2012. As an agency, it is primarily responsible for promoting quality and accountability in education and training services in Ireland. They have a number of important functions. Chief amongst them is the responsibility for promoting, developing and maintaining the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The NFQ is a key part of the infrastructure in education and training in Ireland. It is a 10 level framework for the development, recognition and awarding of qualifications in the country. Another key function is their role in approving programmes offered across a diverse range of educational providers which lead to an award on the NFQ. They:
- Set standards for QQI awards (qualifications)
- Assess the fitness of providers to offer awards
- Validate programmes of education and training leading to awards
- Award qualifications and issue certificates
- Maintain the statutory learner protection fund for learners enrolled in private education and training providers.
Benefits of a QQI qualification
There are a number of reasons to consider completing courses which lead to a QQI qualification. The qualifications are recognised by employers. They indicate the level of learning and skills development attained. The qualifications are internationally recognised. They are valuable and portable. Qualifications align with the NFQ. A qualification can offer access to higher education and training, right up to and including doctorate level (level 10 on the NFQ). For individuals and employers who are planning to make an investment in both time and money on a training course, it is worth gaining a qualification at the same time.
Quality assurance
Providers with quality assured policies and procedures can deliver courses and programmes leading to a QQI qualification. This allows participants to feel confident they are receiving a learning experience mapped to the standards and guidelines. These standards and guidelines lay down the responsibilities of providers of further education courses in areas such as governance, management, compliance requirements and assessment of achievement.
QQI provided by The Learning Rooms
The Learning Rooms are quality assured to deliver courses leading to a QQI qualification.
- Management Essentials, leading to a QQI Component Certificate Managing People, Level 6 (6N3945)
- Strategic Planning, leading to QQI Component Certificate Strategic Planning, Level 6 (6N3673)
- Coaching, leading to QQI Coaching Models of Practice Component Certificate Level 6 (6N3087)
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