Move your training online with Qualsafe at Home!

 

Train with Qualsafe at Home

 

You can now deliver courses online using a virtual classroom!

Continue to offer training safely and effectively through the use of cutting-edge technology. Ideal for theory-based courses, there are two approaches you can take to train your learners online:

 

e-Learn

Bring theory training to life with a variety of immersive activities, quizzes and videos with e-Learning from Qualsafe Awards!

Written by a team of professionals, with our state-of-the-art courses you can be confident that your learners’ individual needs are being met and that they’ve acquired the knowledge needed to prepare for assessment.

e-Teach

By providing in-person training online, you can continue to teach face-to-face safely.

e-Teaching allows you to deliver qualifications to learners in their own homes, via a live video-conferencing call – transferring the benefits of traditional training into the digital world.

Provide courses to suit your clients’ requirements: with e-Learn and e-Teach, you can also add e-Assessment to deliver your courses completely online! Alternatively, your candidates can complete their learning remotely before coming into the classroom for their assessments.

 

 

Blended Learning

Enjoy the best of both worlds with our new, ground-breaking Blended Learning package: combine our platinum standard e-Learning with your high-quality classroom training to futureproof your First Aid training.

 

 

This innovative approach will increase your training capacity and profits by reducing the time in the classroom and lowering overall course costs – providing the same, high-quality, regulated qualifications in a new format:

 

Click to find out more about First Aid at Work and Paediatric Blended Learning. Or, to see how Blended Learning can reduce costs and improve profits – download our Blended Learning Calculator!

 

Why choose to train with Qualsafe at Home?

Qualsafe at Home allows you to deliver training to learners in their own homes, providing greater flexibility whilst opening up new markets and opportunities.

What are the benefits?

  • Expand your customer offer – continue to provide training during COVID restrictions
  • Increase your profit margins
  • Train any time, any place, anywhere
  • Reduce venue and travel costs
  • Provide on-demand courses
  • Reduce your carbon footprint
  • Furloughed employees can undertake online training†

 

What courses can I train with Qualsafe at Home?

You can now offer the following qualifications with e-Learn:

  • QA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF)
  • QA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF)
  • QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF)
  • QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail (RQF)
  • QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing (RQF)
  • QA Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)

e-Teach a wide range of Qualsafe Awards qualifications. This includes:

  • QA Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF)
  • QA Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF)
  • …and many more!

You can deliver the following qualifications in a Blended Learning format:

For a full list of courses – click here!

 

How much does it cost?

e-Teach costs you nothing extra!

Training online with Qualsafe At Home will cost you no extra than your standard Learner Registration fee.

The cost of each e-Learn package varies.

Please see our Fees and Charges list for individual course costs.

 

Get started with Qualsafe at Home


Introduction


QA approved Centres are required to ensure that, for all regulated qualifications, training delivery and Learner assessments are carried out in line with all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements. This application has been produced to ensure that all QA approved Centres who deliver any element of training through remote means or using the Qualsafe at Home e-Learning and e-Assessment platforms are aware of how to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements.


Which qualifications can I apply for?


In order to apply to deliver specific QA qualifications through remote means, your Centre must already hold QA approval to deliver those qualifications. If your Centre does not currently have approval for any qualification you wish to deliver remotely, then you should contact QA to request qualification approval by initially e-mailing info@qualsafeawards.org. Information on individual qualification approval requirements can be found in the qualification specifications available on the QA website.


Note: The application must be completed by the named Responsible Person for your Centre.


How to apply to deliver First Aid using blended learning (if using your own e-Learning or video conferencing)


To apply to deliver regulated first aid qualifications using blended learning, please read the Blended Learning Policy for Regulated First Aid Qualifications initially and then complete and submit the Blended Learning Agreement for Regulated First Aid Qualifications by e-mailing the completed Agreement to info@qualsafeawards.org.


To apply for approval to deliver all other qualifications through remote means, please complete the form below or download and submit the Qualsafe at Home Centre Application to Qualsafe Awards via email to info@qualsafeawards.org. Where possible, approval for your Centre will be granted within 5 working days of receipt of the completed Centre Application.


Further guidance documents are available on the Portal - in Centre Downloads under 'Qualsafe at Home'.


NB: Approval to deliver QA e-Learning courses is automatically granted where a Centre already has approval to deliver that qualification.


Add your details to the following required fields:

 

Select the awards and delivery method relevant to you

To gain approval for remote delivery of first aid qualifications, please use the following links to access our Blended Learning Policy for Regulated First Qualifications and Blended Learning Agreement for Regulated First Aid Qualifications. To be returned to info@qualsafeawards.org before your application can move forward.

 

I confirm that I have signed and returned the Blended Learning Agreement to info@qualsafeawards.org and have read and understood the Blended Learning Policy.

 
QA Level 2 Award in Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace (RQF)
QA Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF)
QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)
QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Community First Response (RQF)
QA Level 3 Award for Community First Responders (RQF)
QA Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Medical Gases (RQF)
QA Level 4 Award in Immediate Life Support (RQF)
QA Level 4 Award in Mentoring Ambulance and Emergency Services Personnel (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety (Refresher) (RQF)
QA Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing (RQF)
QA Level 3 Award in Food Safety Superivision for Retail (RQF)
QA Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing (RQF)
QA Level 3 Award in Superivising Food Safety in Catering (RQF)
Qualsafe Food Allergen Awareness (Level 2 RQF)
QA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Principles and Practice of Moving People Safely (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF)
QA Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Health and Social Care (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Working at Height (RQF)
QA Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)
QA Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment (RQF)
QA Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)
QA Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)
QA Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF)
QA Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (RQF)
QA Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (RQF)
QA Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (RQF)
QA Level 4 Award in Understanding Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF)
QA Level 4 Certificate in Leading Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Proceses and Practice (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Safe Handling and Administration of Medication (RQF)
QA Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (RQF)

Please provide further details on what training/assessment will take place remotely and how you will deliver this. Please include the following information:

 

  • Qualification title(s) (list each qualification you wish to gain approval for)

     
  • For blended learning courses (courses with a practical element, e.g. manual handling, prehospital care) specify:
    • Number of days of remote training
    • Number of days of classroom training

  • Assessment procedures (only applicable if you are proposing remote assessment other than Qualsafe at Home e-Assessment)

     

  • Video conferencing system to be used (e.g. Zoom, Skype, or similar)

     

  • Technical support available to Learners and how you will meet Learners’ needs and well-being, particularly when delivering sensitive topics (e.g. having an extra Trainer on standby should a Learner need support or the ability to private message)

     

  • Facilitation of group activities (e.g. setting up breakout rooms for groups of Learners)

     

  • Quality Assurance processes, specifying Internal Quality Assurance procedures for remote delivery/assessment – how will you make sure IQA activity still take place in the remote environment?

     
  • If you are applying for Education and Training qualifications, please state:
    • How you will facilitate and assess the micro-teach sessions
    • How and when you will provide the workbooks to Learners and how they will return them to you

  • If you are applying for Education and Training Qualifications, please tick to confirm you understand:

  • If you are applying for Prehospital Care qualifications, please make sure you have confirmed above how many days of remote training and how many days classroom training you will do for each qualification you have applied for.

Prior to Course Delivery

  • Ensure Trainer/Learner ratios for arranged e-Assessment sessions will not exceed a ratio of 1:8
  • All policies and course documents will be shared with Learners (e.g. Training Commitment, Learner Agreement, Plagiarism Policy, Appeals and Complaints procedures, etc.)
  • All Learners will be informed, in advance, of the intention to deliver any element of training remotely (e.g. through Skype, Zoom or similar) and/or that assessments will be taken online using Qualsafe at Home e-Assessment and a clear explanation as to how this remote delivery/online assessment will be facilitated and carried out will be provided
  • All Learners will be made aware that they will be recorded through the remote means employed for the purposes of obtaining assessment evidence and/or internal/external quality assurance activity
  • All Learners will have all necessary equipment required for the purposes of training delivery and/or undertaking assessment in place prior to the start date of the course (please refer to the Qualsafe at Home e-Assessment Information for Learners)
  • All Learner needs are assessed prior to course delivery to ensure that the remote means employed do not disadvantage any Learner and do not create an adverse effect (please refer to the QA Malpractice and Maladministration Policy for definitions)
  • A Reasonable Adjustment Form is submitted for any Learner that meets the definition of disability and who requires any adjustment to course delivery or Learner assessment in advance of the course start date
  • All Trainers/Assessors and IQAs are fully aware of what elements of training and/or Learner assessment will be taking place remotely for the course and how this should be carried out in line with all applicable requirements
  • All necessary equipment is available to facilitate remote connectivity on site and at the Learner’s location and that any cameras are set up appropriately in the classroom environment to enable Learners to fully view all aspects of training delivery
  • For remote learning with Qualsafe at Home e-Assessment, all Learners will activate their Qualsafe at Home e-Assessment account before the day of the assessment

Training Delivery and Learner Assessment

  • Ensure Learners are content that any agreed Reasonable Adjustments have been made appropriately and in are in place prior to training delivery and/or assessment taking place
  • All Trainers/Assessors present accepted forms of identification clearly to the camera at the start of the course to verify their identity to Learners and External Quality Assurers
  • Where e-Learning has taken place, Centres must ensure that Learners have completed all required e-Learning modules prior to undertaking assessment
  • All Learners present accepted forms of photographic identification clearly to the camera prior to assessment being undertaken and are made aware that further checks may be made to ensure the identification presented is genuine
  • Trainers/Assessors and Internal Quality Assurers take all necessary steps to ensure the security of all assessment materials and the Learner assessment process at all times. This includes taking all necessary steps to minimise the possibility of Learner malpractice occurring in the form of plagiarism, cheating or collusion
  • All Learners are aware that any suspected malpractice may mean that reassessment is necessary and any confirmed malpractice may lead to removal from the course and/or Learner sanctions being imposed by QA (please see the QA Sanctions Policy for further details)
  • Learner assessments that are carried out remotely are recorded and these recordings are stored appropriately in line with the requirements of the Data Management Contract. I agree and I am fully aware that these recordings may be used for both internal and external quality assurance purposes (including possible review by the qualification regulators). Failure to record the e-Assessment will result in Learners having to retake the assessment
  • Recordings of live assessment will be made available to QA and stored in line with QA requirements
  • As per the Qualsafe at Home Qualifications Incorporating Learner e-Assessment – Requirements for Direct Claims Status (DCS)¸ video recordings of the Learner e-Assessments that are carried out for at least the first three qualifications courses will be submitted to QA for moderation purposes. After six courses have been delivered, if DCS can still not be awarded and further moderation is required, QA will charge an additional administration fee of £15.00 per course until such time as the Centre can be granted DCS (see the Qualsafe at Home Qualifications Incorporating Learner e-Assessment – Requirements for Direct Claims Status (DCS) for further details)
  • Learner assessment paperwork will be completed and submitted to QA (where applicable)
  • Learner assessments carried out remotely are invigilated appropriately and the Trainer/Invigilator is able to view Learners clearly and continuously throughout the assessment process to minimise the possibility of Learner malpractice or adverse effects occurring (please refer to the QA Plagiarism Policy for details)
  • QA will be invited to observe live delivery and/or assessments as and when required
  • Special Consideration Forms will be completed and submitted to QA when required
  • Internal Quality Assurance will take place in line with QA requirements to ensure that remote delivery and assessment procedures are followed correctly

*As long as it does not provide services to, or generate revenue for or on behalf of your organisation. They must be paid at least the National Living Wage/National Minimum Wage for the time spent training.

 

 

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