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No communications for December 2025.

New Assessor and IQA training events available for booking in the 2025-26 session  

Sign up to attend one of our V Cert training events: These events are a fantastic opportunity to explore the assessment and IQA processes related to the NEA through a virtual meeting of subject teachers. Attending an event will allow you to:   

• explore the general principles of the assessment and IQA process in relation to the NEA  

• understand what we expect from Assessors and IQAs  

• get to know our paperwork and processes  

• highlight and share good practice  

• meet and network with other practitioners  

Please note that discussion will not relate to current live NEA assessment materials.   

This training is suitable for anyone involved in the assessment and IQA of the qualification, whether assessing our qualifications for the first time; or even experienced Assessors who require CPD.  

Engineering – Monday 8 December 2025 – 16:00-18:30  

Engineering – Monday 12 January 2026 – 13:30-16:00  

Business and Enterprise – Wednesday 10 December 2025 – 16:00-18:30  

Business and Enterprise – Wednesday 14 January 2026 – 10:00-12:30  

Health and Social Care – Thursday 4 December 2025 – 16:00-18:30  

Health and Social Care – Thursday18 December 2025 – 16:00-18:30  

Music Technology – Wednesday 3 December 2025 – 16:00-18:30  

Music Technology – Friday 16 January 2026 – 13:30-16:00  

Food and Cookery – Monday 1 December 2025 – 16:00-18:30  

Food and Cookery – Monday 15 December 2025 – 16:00-18:30  

Health and Fitness – Tuesday 16 December 2025 – 16:00-18:30  

Health and Fitness – Tuesday 13 January 2026 – 13:30-16:00  

Assessor training  

Our assessor training events will provide you with an opportunity to:  

• explore the general principles of the assessment process  

• understand what we expect from Assessors  

• get to know our paperwork and processes  

• highlight and share good practice  

• meet and network with other practitioners.  

This training is suitable for anyone assessing our qualifications, whether you are new to assessment, assessing our qualifications for the first time, or even experienced Assessors who require CPD. If you attend this event, you’ll be eligible to receive a digital credential that you can add to your professional development portfolio.  

Assessor training – Tuesday 3 February 2026 – 09:30 – 12:30  

Assessor training – Tuesday 3 March 2026 – 09:30 – 12:30  

Assessor training – Wednesday 22 April 2026 – 09:30 – 12:30  

Assessor training – Wednesday 6 May 2026 – 09:30 – 12:30  

Assessor training – Wednesday 10 June 2026 – 09:30 – 12:30  

Functional Skills Assessor – Wednesday 13 May – 09:30 – 12:30  

Please note, this training is generic across our qualifications and not subject specific. Colleagues and trainers will be from a wide range of sectors. If you require subject specific training please see links to Support visits.  

IQA training  

Our internal quality assurance (IQA) events will provide you with an opportunity to:  

• explore the general principles of the internal quality assurance process  

• understand what we expect from you  

• get to know our paperwork and processes  

• review current practices and develop ideas for improvement  

• understand how to achieve and maintain Direct Claim Status (DCS)  

• meet and network with other IQA practitioners.  

This training is suitable for anyone involved in the IQA process of our qualifications, whether you’re new to IQA, applying it to our qualifications for the first time, or even if you’re an experienced internal quality assurer and require CPD. Delegates who attend this event will be eligible to receive a digital credential that you can add to your professional development portfolio.  

IQA training – Tuesday 17 February 2026 09:30 – 12:30  

IQA training – Tuesday 17 March 2026 09:30 – 12:30  

IQA training – Thursday 23 April 2026 09:30 – 12:30  

IQA training – Friday 8 May 2026 09:30 – 12:30  

IQA training – Thursday 11 June 2026 09:30 – 12:30  

Functional Skills IQA – Thursday 20 November – 09:30 – 12:30  

Functional Skills IQA – Wednesday 20 May – 09:30 – 12:30  

Functional Skills IQA – Wednesday 8 July – 09:30 – 12:30  

Please note, this training is generic across our qualifications and not subject specific. Colleagues and trainers will be from a wide range of sectors. If you require subject specific training please see links to Support visits.  

Event information  

Each booking is valid for one delegate only, and only the registered delegate will receive confirmation of attendance.  

Each event costs £75 per delegate and is delivered via Microsoft Teams as an interactive session.  

All the above events are delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams, please ensure you have a mic, camera and chat availability to partake in the discussions.  

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the team on [email protected].  

No V Certs communication for October 2025.

No V Certs communication for September 2025.