You can thrive!
Simon Linard Training and Development can show you how. Whether you are a teaching / training professional, assessor or are thinking of entering into a new career, SL Training and Development have the qualifications for you. A range of specialist qualifications are available that are certificated by the UK Awarding Organisations - NCFE and Highfield Qualifications, all regulated by Ofqual. All qualifications are nationally and internationally recognised, are specific to teaching, training, assessing and quality assuring vocational courses and support continuous professional development or allow entry into a rewarding career in teaching, training or assessing.
What do you want to be?
Learn more about our courses and how we will help you build the skills you need to succeed.
Vocational Assessor
Become an assessor of vocational, work-based qualifications or Apprenticeships.
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Teaching and Training
Take your teaching and training further with a choice of Level 3 to Level 5 qualifications.
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End Point Assessment
Become an End Point Assessor, the new kid on the block in Apprenticeships.
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Internal Quality Assurance
Look after the quality within your organisation by becoming an Internal Quality Assurer.
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External Quality Assurance
Progress into the role of an EQA and work for an Awarding Organisation.
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Bespoke
Training
A range of short training courses to help develop your team and as part of staff training.
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Or are you a...
Find out how we can help you or your organisation to flourish.
Support + Guidance = Success
Do you want to simply pass... or do you want to EXCEL?
We will support you, mentor you and guide you towards achieving your qualification, but also help you really understand what you are learning.
SL Training and Development is a specialist training provider of regulated professional qualifications within Teaching, Training, Assessing and Quality Assurance. Our mentoring and guidance is equally as professional and tailored to your needs.
Whether you are a teaching / training professional, an assessor, quality assurer or are thinking of entering into a new career, SL Training and Development have the qualifications for you and will support you to achieve your goals.
Our learners are provided with a dedicated Tutor / Assessor to support them throughout their programme and aid progression. This will be carried out via mentoring, tutorials, web-based support sessions and online chat via the messaging service within our online learning platform. Learners get access to our online learning and assessment platform, resources, course materials, registration with the Awarding Organisation and certification on completion.
Why Choose Us?
We are the #1 choice for you
Over 20 years of experience in vocational education and training, assessing and quality assurance
Competitive prices, friendly service and full, unlimited support. No hidden fee
Subject expertise in teaching, training, assessment and quality assurance
Excellent success rates by ensuring learners have the support to help them achieve
Tailored and bespoke courses - for individuals and employers
Dedicated 1 to 1 support that is unlimited
OUR CURRENT CLIENTS AND SOME WE HAVE WORKED WITH
Ocado
Exeter Airport
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Fast track with assessment only.
The quickest way to gain a qualification.
The quickest way to gain a qualification.
A self-study programme, experience in the subject
area / job role would be required.
The qualification can be completed online through submission of the work required. Feedback and guidance provided following submission.
The qualification can be completed online through submission of the work required. Feedback and guidance provided following submission.
Online community with other learners.
Qualify fast, but to the standard required.
Fully Loaded
Fully supported face to face or online programme, includes teaching, support and
assessment.
Unlimited support sessions with a
Tutor / Assessor included.
No experience necessary, although you
may need to be in a job role relevant to the qualification.
The qualification will be
completed through the submission of work online.
Support materials provided.
Online community with other learners.
Support
Self-study with support from an Assessor.
Unlimited support sessions
Some experience of the subject and job role would be beneficial.
The qualification
can be completed online through submission of the work required. Feedback and guidance provided following submission.
Support
materials provided.
Online community with other learners.
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News, Blog and Articles
Along with the qualifications, training and support on offer we want to keep you up to date with developments within education and training.
The Importance of Assessor Qualifications in Workplace Training In today's fast-evolving business landscape, employers need effective workplace training as it is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. A critical component of this training process is the use of workplace assessment. Workplace Assessors are technical experts and industry professionals responsible for evaluating employees' competencies and ensuring training programmes meet industry standards. To maintain credibility and effectiveness, it is imperative that workplace Assessors possess a recognised assessing qualification .
Using Professional Discussion as an Assessment Method: A Guide for Assessors Professional discussion is an effective and versatile assessment method that allows learners to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and links to competencies in a structured, yet flexible, manner. This method is widely used across various industries, particularly in vocational and competency-based education, where learners need to showcase practical expertise beyond written work and evidence.
Internal Quality Assurance of Training and Qualifications
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The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (known as the DET) is the current, up to date Level 5 teaching qualification. This was introduced in 2014 and replaced the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS). The DET sits within the Education and Training suite of qualifications, alongside the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) and the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET). The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training has been and still is a very flexible and valuable qualification for vocational Teachers, Trainers and Tutors to gain, opening up opportunities for employment and linked to QTLS. The structure of the qualification units provides bespoke pathways for learners to follow, based on their own role or how they want to develop.
Now is a great time to become an Assessor , particularly an End Point Assessor for Apprenticeships. Apprenticeships and the assessment of Apprenticeships had a huge overhaul and is currently booming as the transition to end point assessment has lead to huge demand for Assessors.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Committed to change? We work with professionals seeking to further their career, people wanting to enter new vocations, training providers, colleges and schools who need to outsource their staff development and organisations with a need to train their staff to meet regulatory requirements. We also work with a range of Awarding Organisations and End Point Assessment Organisations to provide training and qualifications to their staff.
Check out what our learners and employers have to say.
HAPPY LEARNERS
Kim – Arsenal FC Assessor
"When observing me in the field Simon provided me with great action points and tips to develop my assessing style. I was able to achieve my qualification swiftly and calmly. I will always be grateful for your support and giving me the opportunity to further my career thank you"
Mark – EPA learner
"Simon is a great communicator and values all delegates input and comments. He paces the course exactly right, not too fast and not too slow, whilst ensuring that we hit the required milestones"
Kerry – IQA learner
"I have no hesitation in recommending SL Training and look forward to working with Simon again in the future."
Steven – EPA learner
