Once a learner is registered the EQA will contact the allocated Programme Contact at the centre to ensure they have the information they need to deliver, assess and internally quality assure the qualifications they have approval for within the QA group.
It is the centre’s responsibility to ensure that the correct individual is listed with us and that that individual liaises with all internal colleagues/departments offering the suite of qualifications being reviewed. If this is not managed effectively it could result in the centre being charged for an additional review should a department be missed during sampling.
The EQA will also work with the Programme Contact to negotiate a suitable date for the review/s to take place, between 1 August and 31 July. Most reviews will take place remotely; however, face-to-face reviews are available on request. Additional reviews can also be requested, if required but there is a charge.
Qualifications with fixed start and end points are generally reviewed at the end of the qualification, whereas roll on roll off programs are reviewed at different intervals, where sufficient evidence is available.
Centres must have at least one review, each session, per QA group.