In this month's issue

CfA launch online Registration & Certification

Following a successful pilot, CfA online registration and certiication is now ready to go-live and is available now!

Centres involved with the pilot have been delighted at how much quicker and simpler the new process is. Jo Wood, Training Operations Team Leader at Way to Work said:

"The new CfA online certificate & registration system is extremely easy to use. It has been well designed and the guidance distributed was very clear to understand. I would like to congratulate the CfA for producing a modern, time effective system for claiming certificates."

The online system is available for centres in England and Wales. A similar system for Scotland is currently being investigated.

For further information, please contact Nishta Naik.

OCR supports forward ePortfolio PLUS - demo events now booking!

After the great news last month that forward ePortfolio PLUS is now endorsed by City & Guilds, this month we are delighted to announce that the system is now also supported by OCR.

forward ePortfolio PLUS now includes many new features and standards that have been in development for the past year. Since our demonstration events last autumn, a lot has changed. That is why we are now taking bookings on our free of charge demonstration sessions next month.

London, Mon 16th July and Leeds, Wed 18th July will be the locations for this year’s first forward demonstrations. Come along and see the CfA team and software developers, Axia demonstrate the benefits of the system and how it will work for you centre.

These free to attend, half-day events have limited availability so please book your place now.

To book your place, please contact Richard Jane with your name, company and which date you would like to attend

For more information on forward ePortfolio PLUS please visit www.cfa.uk.com/forward

Don't miss out on forthcoming CfA events

The Changes to the Business & Administration Standards and the Assessor Masterclass are back.

Both half-day workshops will run back-to-back, and you have the choice to attend just one, or both on the same day, at a discounted rate.

The events will take place at the following locations: London, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds and Birmingham.

Click here to read more about the Changes to the Business & Administration event
Click here to read more about the Assessor Masterclass

To book a place please visit the CfA online shop at www.cfa.uk.com/shop_online.html. In line with our environmental policy, we will not be using booking forms. However, you can still select to be invoiced - you do not have to pay by credit card.

For further events information, please email events@cfa.uk.com

2007 Standards update

The 2007 Business & Administration Standards will go-live from 1st August 2007.

To find out information about the transition period for candidates transferring from 2005 Standards to 2007 Standards and cut-off dates, you will need to speak directly to your Awarding Body.

To purchase your copy of the new 2007 Business & Administration Standards, please visit the CfA online shop.

New Evidence Requirements and updated Assessment Guide documents can be downloaded from CfA website.

Go to CfA online shop

Public Services Diploma update

CfA is working with Skills for Justice and other partners across the public sector to develop a diploma in public services. The diploma is due to be taught from September 2010, and the first few months of development are crucial in ensuring that the content meets the needs of employers, so that young people can choose this educational route with confidence.

We will be consulting with employers during June and July, using an on-line survey and telephone interviews. Once the survey is launched, we would like to invite you to have your say about what you think young people should know about Public Services when they leave school, and what skills you would like them to have. You do not need to be a public sector employer to participate.

The diploma is not a vocational qualification. It is part of the Government’s reform of the education of 14-19 year olds, and is one of a suite of 14 diplomas offering students in this age group the opportunity to achieve a high level of general education, by linking their learning to an area of employment that really interests them.

For further information about the diploma and how you can get involved, please contact Anna Lemmon.

Young Apprenticeship update

Uta Sempf, Senior Development Officer at the CfA is now the primary contact for YA London.

Uta takes over from Richard Thompson, who is currently working on secondment at Skillsmart Retail, Sector Skills Council for the retail industry.

To read Uta's latest update on Young Apprenticeship London activity, please click on the link below.

Download June 07 YA update

Retail diploma update

In January 2007 the CfA was invited to work alongside Skillsmart, Logistics and Skisllsfast to develop a diploma in Retail.

The core of this project focuses on the occupations that are inherent within the retail sector and the diploma’s primary objective aims to provide a broad educational experience to cover a range of skills and knowledge associated with a number of sectors.

The diploma is due to go live in September 2010. There will be an initial settling in period over the first few months to ensure that the content meets the needs of the industry and the students studying for the qualification. The structure, possible pathways, options and specialist learning will reflect the breadth of scope of the retail sector.

Employers from a range of small to medium retail enterprises are represented at the steering groups to shape the content, as well as universities who aim to provide a progression route into Higher Education

For further information about the diploma and how you can get involved, please contact Uta Sempf.

2007 Modern Apprenticeship Awards Wales

Apprentices, learning providers, colleges and employers are contributing significantly to the development of the Modern Apprenticeship programme in Wales.

The Modern Apprenticeship Awards Wales 2007 will showcase those who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in their field and have made considerable progress towards their learning.

The Awards are a celebration of the high standards now being reached by many apprentices, employers and providers involved in Modern Apprenticeships.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 12th July 2007. You can download a form by clicking below.

The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday 8th November 2007 at Brangwyn Hall, Swansea.

Apply now

CfA invited to be an IiP Angel

Jenny Hewell, CfA Chief Executive, was recently invited to become an IiP (Investors in People) Angel.

Angels are senior managers from recognised IiP organisations who act as Investors in People Ambassadors. Their role is to promote the value of IiP by sharing their experiences and achievements with other organisations.

The CfA recently received an exemplary IiP review and Jenny is delighted to accept her new role as an Angel.

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