What Quality Mark Holders say
Organisations from across the lifelong learning sector have achieved the Quality Mark and believe it has resulted in significant benefits for both their organisation and their learners.
In fact, in a recent survey of Quality Mark holders, two thirds of respondents would consider applying for further Quality Marks and 85% would recommend the service to others (SVUK, 2007).
A further education college
Sheffield College successfully applied for an online professional development course, Learning to Teach Online, to be Standards Verified. Julia Duggleby said it was reassuring to achieve the award:
"You know that the quality mark is only given if the course meets the relevant national standards. It's in effect a green light that your course is of sufficient quality."
She found the application quite straightforward and was helped through the process by talking to one of SVUK's reviewers.
A work based learning provider
For Alan McCauley of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), gaining the Standards Verified quality mark was good both for his students and for the training department in which he worked. "Those who completed the PSNI Trainers Course left in the knowledge that the award had currency because it was verified by a nationally recognised body. It also enhanced the status of the training department - a sign that we had achieved certain standards in our training provision".
If you have any queries regarding testimonials from Standards Verified quality mark holders, please contact SVUK.
