In addition to the recent updates  to the Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification (601/7345/2), we have also made available a 3rd science and principles written paper.

This will provide a new assessment and another additional paper for re-sitting learners (where applicable).

The new paper and the model answers can be downloaded via online services.

If you have any queries please contact our Customer Experience team or call 01923 652400.

Did you know that EAL qualifications can be used to support the delivery of apprenticeship standards - even where qualifications are not a mandatory requirement?

Our qualifications provide a structured delivery framework for the apprenticeship and an audit trail for the 20% off the job training requirement.

As part of our approach to continuously improve our policies and centre guidance, we have recently reviewed and updated our Instructions for Conducting Examinations within EAL qualifications.

In response to feedback from centres, we have included more detail on the invigilation requirements for examinations. The instructions provide details of how you, as a recognised EAL centre, should manage, conduct and monitor examinations within EAL qualifications and actions that should be taken by individuals involved in the examination process.

In response to customer feedback, regulatory changes and our commitment to continuous improvement, we have been reviewing our policies and procedures over recent months.

We are pleased to announce that our updated policies will be launched later this month and are available in the Smarter Touch document library.

If you have any queries please contact our Customer Experience team or call 01923 652400.

SQA Accreditation, the qualifications regulator in Scotland, completed provider audits across centres in March. As a result, a number of improvement actions were identified.

Following the publication of the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations last month, we have produced a short guide to clarify the publications to be used in our electrical exams and centre assessments.

You can download the guide here.

We have also made updates to a number of our electrical qualifications.