PRESS RELEASE: SAPPERS GIVEN ACCESS TO DEFLOG VQ TRUST LEARNING CENTRES

Under the terms of an agreement between the Royal Engineers Vocational Education & Training Trust (REVETT) and the DEFLOG VQ TRUST, Royal Engineers personnel now have access to the 12 Learning Resource Centres (LRCs) operated by the DEFLOG VQ TRUST subject to the following conditions:

• DEFLOG VQ TRUST learners must always have priority use of the facilities.

• Where Royal Engineers personnel require courses such as the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or others available through LearnDirect, they may enrol at and receive support from any of the following 6 DEFLOG VQ TRUST LRCs:
  
  

  Aldershot	Bielefeld	Hullavington
  Abingdon	Colchester	Marchwood

• Where Royal Engineers personnel require the use of facilities such as internet or e-mail, they must contact the DEFLOG VQ TRUST LRC concerned and book the necessary facilities in advance.

• Where Royal Engineers personnel receive a service from a DEFLOG VQ TRUST LRC for which there is an unavoidable charge, eg where there is a course or examination fee not funded by another organisation, the individuals concerned are responsible personally for paying it. In some case such fees may be recovered either through the Army’s Standard Learning Credit (SLC) system or from REVETT, but only if arranged in advance in accordance with applicable Regulations. However, many courses and tests may be provided free of charge.

• Royal Engineers personnel accessing DEFLOG VQ TRUST LRCs are to comply with all verbal and written instructions relating to use of such facilities, including directions and requests from LRC staff. LRC staff and equipment are to be treated with respect.

• Learning commitments given are to be honoured in full unless genuine operational, medical or compassionate reasons prevent this, in which case LRC staff must be notified promptly in advance.

• Appointments made must be kept or properly rescheduled or cancelled by contacting staff of the LRC concerned in advance.

This is an exciting development and REVETT and its RE CPD Team are most grateful to the management and staff of the DEFLOG VQ TRUST for this generous offer.

It is hoped that, when REVETT opens its RE CPD Learning & Advice Centres (LAC), reciprocal provision for DEFLOG VQ TRUST learners will be possible.

08/09/2008

In the light of a recent review the Open University (OU) Business School have agreed to temporarily re-instate accreditation of ICSC(L) towards the OU MBA programme. The accreditation will provide 30 points towards the elective part of Stage 2 of the OU MBA programme. The following eligibility criteria applies:

08/09/2008

The EDEXCEL Management Studies programme from Wiltshire and Somerset Colleges' Partnership has got even better!

Now you can gain the three nationally recognised academic qualifications which are suitable for Officer, Warrant Officer, SNCOs and Civil Servants and now, these give you university admission credit points. This can lead to a foundation degree, a cost effective Honours Degree or accelerated progress through an MSc or MBA programme. More good news - subject to your eligibility you can use your Standard Learning Credits, Enhanced Learning Credits or our very own RE CPD Bursary Scheme to help you with course costs.

The BTEC Professional Management Studies course offered by the Wiltshire and Somerset Colleges’ Partnership has been specifically designed for both military and MOD civilian personnel serving in the UK, abroad or at sea. It is a flexible programme, sub-divided into 3 certification levels: Award, Certificate or Diploma.

For more information click here or contact Christina Doyle of WSCP on 01823 366312 or email christina.doyle@somerset.ac.uk

16/07/2008

Did you know that you can gain several qualifications by completing an Army Diver course? Click here.


24/06/2008

Are you an Instructor leaving the Army soon - fancy a job as an instructor for West Kent College?

West Kent College are looking for instructors who are NEBOSH and Health and Safety Qualified to teach their Certificate and Diploma courses. They are paying commercial rates and teaching qualifications are not a requirement as they can arrange for this although if you're qualified then this will be a bonus. The person to contact for full details is Mike Garofalo at West Kent College by email mikegarofalo@wkc.ac.uk

24/6/2008

Health and Safety 'D' Unit Success

We are proud to announce that the candidates from the pilot course in February have received their certificates from the Commander of 1 RSME, Col G Wilmhurst-Smith. We will now be offering this stand alone unit from the Health and Safety for People at Work National Standards on a regular basis. This unit has been specifically designed for individuals required to review health and safety conditions in a learning environment. It encompasses two elements: the first is preparing to undertake a review of health and safety in a workplace and the second is carrying out a review of workplace health and safety implementation. If you require further details, please contact us at our Brompton office.

14/11/07

Foundation Degrees for Clerk of Works and Military Plant Foreman courses

The RE CPD Team is working with staff of the Construction Engineering School’s Professional Engineering Wing and the University of Greenwich at Medway to develop Foundation Degrees for Clerk of Works and Military Plant Foreman courses. Initial development will be funded by the RE Vocational Education & Training Trust. Detailed work will commence shortly and will involve Major (Retd) Nigel Capel, Chief Executive RE CPD, Major Peter Helme RE, the Wing’s Senior Instructor Technical Training, and Dr Stuart Ashenden, the Director of Resources and Recruitment at the University. This exciting development follows on from the successful introduction of Foundation Degrees for Geo Techs training at the Royal School of Military Survey.

11/10/07

Construction Skills Sector Council (SSC) Consolidated Assessment Strategy

The SSC have published their consolidated assessment strategy for construction and the built environment. It provides principles and guidance to awarding bodies to ensure that the assessment of NVQs is credible within the Construction and Built Environment sector. A copy of this can be downloaded here .

25/5/07