Vocational Education, Assessor & Quality Assurance Excellence
Delivering accredited Level 3 to Level 5 qualifications for trainers, vocational assessors, and internal verifiers across Ballymena, Northern Ireland, and the wider UK.
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Book directly with Martin Mc Afee. Flexible delivery via interactive blended workshops and supported online portfolios.
The TAQA Lifelong Learning Pathway
Whether teaching adults, assessing vocational competencies in the workplace, or verifying assessment decisions, HRD Services guides your professional journey.
Level 3 AET & Level 4 CET
Develop lesson design, micro-teaching delivery, inclusive pedagogy, and adult learning principles.
- Level 3 Award in Education & Training
- Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training
- Workplace Coaching & Mentoring
Level 3 CAVA Suite
Gain statutory qualification to assess vocational learners in workshops, classrooms, and live work environments.
- Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- Unit 1: Understanding Principles (UPPA)
- Unit 2: Work Environment (AOCWE)
- Unit 3: Vocationally Related (AVRA)
Level 4 IQA Suite
Verify internal assessment standards, lead sampling strategies, and manage awarding organisation compliance.
- Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance
- Level 4 Certificate in Leading IQA Systems
- Centre Standards Verification Consultancy
Featured Qualifications & Modules
Comprehensive regulated courses approved by OCN NI and NOCN for professional educators and industry assessors.
Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET)
The premier foundational qualification for post-16 adult education, training practitioners, and industry specialists transitioning to teaching.
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
The definitive gold-standard qualification required to assess competency-based qualifications both in the workplace and classroom settings.
Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)
Master internal verification, assessment sampling, standardisation meetings, and regulatory compliance for training providers and colleges.
Modular Assessor Units (UPPA / AOCWE / AVRA)
Need specific assessor units? Study individual modules including Unit 1 (Knowledge theory), Unit 2 (Workplace only), or Unit 3 (Classroom only).
Workplace Coaching & Mentoring Skills
Equip team leaders and organizational mentors with structured frameworks to foster talent, improve performance, and drive staff development.
OCN NI Tour Guiding Qualifications
Accredited professional development for regional guides, heritage interpreters, and hospitality hosts across Northern Ireland.
Qualification Finder & Course Matcher
Answer three brief questions to pinpoint the exact qualification required for your role and current learner access.
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Martin Mc Afee
Over two decades of excellence in teacher training, assessment strategy, and international external quality examination.
- Standards Verifier & External Examiner for UK Awarding Bodies
- PGCE in Further & Higher Education
- BSc (Hons) & Professional Recognition Level 6 in Education
- OCN NI & NOCN Approved Quality Practitioner
Direct One-to-One Tutor Support
At HRD Services, you don't get routed to automated helpdesks. Every learner is personally guided by Martin Mc Afee, ensuring that assessment portfolios meet rigorous national regulatory benchmarks with practical clarity.
Whether you are an independent instructor seeking assessor certification, or a national college standardising your IQA procedures, we deliver pragmatic, supportive, and accredited development.
Start Your Qualification Today
Discuss your background, confirm entry prerequisites, and register for upcoming cohort dates with Martin Mc Afee.
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Telephone 07821 074362
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Email Address info@hrdservices.co.uk
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Training Base & Office Ecos Hub, Kernohans Lane, Broughshane Road, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT43 7QA