* Apologies for multiple posting *
Dear Colleagues
Over the last few years, UCoSDA has had a steady stream of enquiries
regarding the various facets of Vocational Qualifications, as well as
producing a number of Briefing Papers in this area. The major remit
for N/SVQs now falls to The Higher Education Training Organisation
(THETO) and we continue, with our limited resources, to respond to
both individual and institutional queries. It has, however, become
obvious to me in recent months that there is a wealth of untapped
expertise already within the higher education sector, that it is
difficult for THETO or UCoSDA to capture centrally but would be of
infinite benefit to the wider community.
We therefore propose the establishment of an N/SVQ email Forum, where
colleagues can:
1. broadcast and share good practice;
2. seek advice from others on N/SVQ developments/initiatives;
3. inform the sector of funding opportunities through TECs/LECs, etc;
4. identify any significant gaps in the current vocational
qualifications structures;
5. explore any other issues associated with N/SVQs or other
vocational
qualifications.
We trust that you will find this new N/SVQ initiative of interest and
we would request that you register your support on the reply sheet
below. We will then, assuming there is enough interest, establish a
mailbase for the sole use of N/SVQ Forum Members.
THETO sees this as the start of a series of initiatives aimed at
enhancing the use and status of vocational qualifications for HE staff
and may lead to regional/national conferences, the establishment of
practitioner groups, specifically tailored events, etc.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes.
Bob Hardwick
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RESPONSE SHEET:
I am*/am not* interested in joining the N/SVQ email forum.
Name:
Address:
Email:
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