As a consequence of changes in the learning and skills landscape, Standards Verification UK (SVUK) ceased operations on Thursday, 31 March 2011.
These are the arrangements regarding SVUK’s services.
The Tariff of Qualifications (ITT)
A transfer of this function has been agreed with the Institute for Learning (IfL). Therefore, one post will transfer under TUPE regulations. IfL will take responsibility for the Tariff of Qualifications (ITT), the EU and overseas qualifications Comparison Tool, and information about evidencing personal skills. At present, these tools are still available from the links on this site . Further information will be posted when the relevant information from the site is integrated into the IfL site.
General Professional Recognition Learning and Skills (GPRLS)
This scheme is now closed. The Institute for Learning is developing a replacement scheme, details of which will be posted when they have been finalised.
Endorsement
Endorsement as a term and process ceases with SVUK. IfL has outlined an ITTE Quality Assurance Process which includes requiring awarding organisations to self-declare that their qualifications fully examine and test he most current version of the Professional Standards that apply to teachers, traners and tutors in the Lifelong Learning Sector in England and adhere to relevant guidance. Qualifications that meet the terms of the Quality Assurance Process will be placed on a register to be maintained by IfL. This is being developed and should be ready for September 2011 at which point further details will be posted.
Endorsement in Wales is suspended until DCELLS, the relevant department of the Welsh Assembly Government, determines future arrangements.
Quality Mark
The SVUK Quality mark service is now closed.
Lifelong Learning UK
SVUK’s parent body Lifelong Learning UK also ceased operations on 31 March. For more information about the future of sector skills work in the lifelong learning sector please visit www.lsis.org.uk.
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Statement regarding the closure of Standards Verification UK
As a consequence of changes in the learning and skills landscape, Standards Verification UK (SVUK) ceased operations on Thursday, 31 March 2011.
These are the arrangements regarding SVUK’s services.
The Tariff of Qualifications (ITT)
A transfer of this function has been agreed with the Institute for Learning (IfL). Therefore, one post will transfer under TUPE regulations. IfL will take responsibility for the Tariff of Qualifications (ITT), the EU and overseas qualifications Comparison Tool, and information about evidencing personal skills. At present, these tools are still available from the links on this site . Further information will be posted when the relevant information from the site is integrated into the IfL site.
General Professional Recognition Learning and Skills (GPRLS)
This scheme is now closed. The Institute for Learning is developing a replacement scheme, details of which will be posted when they have been finalised.
Endorsement
Endorsement as a term and process ceases with SVUK. IfL has outlined an ITTE Quality Assurance Process which includes requiring awarding organisations to self-declare that their qualifications fully examine and test he most current version of the Professional Standards that apply to teachers, traners and tutors in the Lifelong Learning Sector in England and adhere to relevant guidance. Qualifications that meet the terms of the Quality Assurance Process will be placed on a register to be maintained by IfL. This is being developed and should be ready for September 2011 at which point further details will be posted.
Endorsement in Wales is suspended until DCELLS, the relevant department of the Welsh Assembly Government, determines future arrangements.
Quality Mark
The SVUK Quality mark service is now closed.
Lifelong Learning UK
SVUK’s parent body Lifelong Learning UK also ceased operations on 31 March. For more information about the future of sector skills work in the lifelong learning sector please visit www.lsis.org.uk.