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      <title><![CDATA[Home]]></title>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[2010-09-05]]></pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Accessibility]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Investors in Excellence website is designed and built to be accessible and compatible with most devices capable of accessing web content. Javascript and Flash are not essential, but having them enabled will offer a richer browsing experience....]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Privacy policy]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[This privacy policy sets out how Investors in Excellence uses and protects any information that you give Investors in Excellence when you use this website.Investors in Excellence is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Terms of use]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Investors in Excellence's...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Terms and conditions]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Investors in Excellence Limited - Terms of businessInvestors in Excellence On-line - Terms and conditions]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Welcome to Investors in Excellence...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[the number one national assessment and certification body for the Training Quality Standard. ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[We are here to smooth out your journey]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Knowledge, guidance, flexibility and a friendly team &acirc; just some of the reasons we&acirc;re the direct line of choice for TQS assessments.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[IiE Certificated Providers]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Access TrainingBarnet College Barnsley College&amp;#160;BCTGBedford CollegeBishop Auckland CollegeBoston CollegeBournemouth &amp;amp; Poole CollegeBrockenhurst CollegeBrooksby Melton College Cambridge Regional College Canterbury CollegeCare Learning CentreCheadle &amp;amp; Marple Sixth Form CollegeCity of Sunderland CollegeCity of Wolverhampton CollegeColchester InstituteCollege of NW LondonCroydon CollegeDamarDerby City Council...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Contact us]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[If you have an enquiry regarding the Training Quality Standard, please fill in the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.]]></description>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.tqsassessment.com/contact-us]]></link>
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        <title><![CDATA[Stand out from other providers and gain a competitive advantage]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Training Quality Standard will take your organisation to new heights and we'll help you get there.]]></description>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.tqsassessment.com/reaching-new-heights]]></link>
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        <title><![CDATA[All the resources you need at the click of a button]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[This section contains essential forms for your TQS journey as well as a few tips on writing a good application. You can also use it to access key content from the main TQS website]]></description>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.tqsassessment.com/all-the-resources-you-need-at-the-click-of-a-button]]></link>
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      <title><![CDATA[About us]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Our Assessors]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[To evaluate providers against the Training Quality Standard, IiE has hand-picked a team of experienced Assessors with excellent reputations.Many of them helped to set up and develop the TQS &acirc; they include Brian Ham, Colin Stanton, Julia Meaden, Jill]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Our people]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Our TQS team is led by Head of Operations Tim Hunt and supported by Business Development Manager Oriean (&acirc;Oz&acirc;) Kay and Customer Service Coordinator Louise Jones.&amp;#160;Tim HuntTim oversees IiE&acirc;s work in TQS with a particular focus on guiding]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Introduction]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Investors in Excellence (IiE) is the number one assessment and certification body for the Training Quality Standard. Colleges, small providers,employers and large training businesses have all entrusted us with their TQS assessments, valuing our fair, responsive and expert service.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Training Quality Standard]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Already Certificated]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[For certificated organisations IiE&acirc;s main services are:Part B assessments&amp;#160;Conditional re-assessmentsWe also offer specialist applicant training courses for both types of assessment &acirc; both courses are strongly recommended for organisations going through these assessments for the first time. Click ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Part Bs]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Part B of the Training Quality Standard looks at how training providers respond to the needs of employers in a particular sector.&amp;#160;The focus of the application is different to Part A and organisations should be clear about this before]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Further benefits]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[TQS provides a host of benefits linked to government-funded programmesTrain to GainTQS certificated providers will be highlighted to employers eligible for Train to Gain funding.Framework for ExcellenceProviders who achieve the TQS will automatically be rated &acirc; outstanding' across the]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Assessment Process]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The TQS process is made up of seven distinct steps. The timescale between Registration and Application varies, but the period from Application to Decision is typically three months.&amp;#160;RegistrationYou submit your registration form (download) to start the process. IiE will]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[TQS for Employers]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A version of the Standard has also been developed so that in-house training departments of private or public sector employers can seek certification.Applying for the Training Quality Standard for Employers (TQSE) will help your organisation to:&acirc;&cent; Demonstrate your competence]]></description>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.tqsassessment.com/training-quality-standard/tqs-for-employers]]></link>
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        <title><![CDATA[Introduction]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Stand out from other providers and gain a competitive advantageThe Training Quality Standard is an independent mark of quality that sets you apart as one of the best organisations delivering training and development solutions to employers. It shows that]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Register]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[How to Register]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[If you&acirc;re ready to register, download and complete the appropriate registration form(s) opposite.Don&acirc;t worry if you get stuck or you&acirc;re unsure about what to include on the forms &acirc; you can call us at any point and we&acirc;ll clarify]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Training and Events]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Our expert training courses are run by experienced TQS assessors. Delegates will benefit from a clear understanding of:&acirc;&cent;&amp;#160;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;The Standard and the evidence required&amp;nbsp;&acirc;&cent;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;How the Standard is scored&acirc;&cent;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;How to avoid the pitfalls and write a high-quality applicationOur]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Special Offer - Applicant Training Course, 20th & 21st September]]></title>
        <pubDate><![CDATA[2010-09-05]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Special offer - in support of raising awareness of the Training Quality Standard, this course has been discounted to &Acirc;&pound;275 (usually &Acirc;&pound;375).This is a two-day course run by Investors in Excellence to help guide organisations to success in applying for...]]></description>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.tqsassessment.com/training-and-events/applicant-training-course-2010-03-16]]></link>
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        <title><![CDATA[Free - TQS Awareness Event, 13th October]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[This event is run by Investors in Excellence to help raise awareness of the Training Quality Standard.It&acirc;s designed to provide an understanding of TQS and to help you understand the benefits and decide if it's right for your organisation. Content...]]></description>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.tqsassessment.com/training-and-events/tqs-awareness-event]]></link>
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        <title><![CDATA[Applicant Training Course - 9th & 10th November]]></title>
        <pubDate><![CDATA[2010-09-05]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[This is a two-day course run by Investors in Excellence to help guide organisations to success in applying for Part A of the Training Quality Standard.Designed for delegates to gain an understanding of TQS and the evidence it expects from...]]></description>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.tqsassessment.com/training-and-events/applicant-training-course-12th-13th-october]]></link>
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        <title><![CDATA[Conditional Re-assessment workshop]]></title>
        <pubDate><![CDATA[2010-09-05]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[A one-day course designed to help organisations with conditional Part A or Part B certifications make the transition to full certification.It covers:&acirc;&cent;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160;The conditional re-assessment process&acirc;&cent;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160;Key linkages&acirc;&cent;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160;The scoring methodology for re-assessments&acirc;&cent;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160;An explanation of the...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Conditional Re-assessment Workshop - 12th October]]></title>
        <pubDate><![CDATA[2010-09-05]]></pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[A one-day course designed to help organisations with conditional Part A or Part B certifications make the transition to full certification.It covers:&acirc;&cent;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160;The conditional re-assessment process&acirc;&cent;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160;Key linkages&acirc;&cent;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160;The scoring methodology for re-assessments&acirc;&cent;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; &amp;#160;An explanation of the...]]></description>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.tqsassessment.com/training-and-events/conditional-reassessment-workshop-sale-20091218-162800]]></link>
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        <title><![CDATA[TQS takes centre stage]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Achieving the Training Quality Standard led to high profile recognition for seven employer-responsive providers at the spectacular Midlands Excellence Awards Ceremony.These providers have gained the prestigious TQS, a seal of approval given to training providers and employers to show]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Changes to TQS...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Two significant changes will affect providers submitting applications from July 1st, 2010.A new form of conditional certification will be introduced and the validation (employer survey) process will be withdrawn. Please call us if you would like to discuss this]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Conditional deadline extended to June 2010]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[IiE can now award conditional certification to providers that submit their application by June 30, 2010.This enables organisations to achieve TQS where Approaches scores are fit for certification but where there is insufficient Results evidence. Providers and employers with conditional...]]></description>
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