Libraries, Archives and Information Services Vocational Qualifications April 2011

National Vocational Qualifications Started late 1980’s, wide range of subjects Workplace competence based Five levels, level 1 most basic, level 5 most advanced Transferable awards

Information and Library Services Began 1995 Three levels only - 2, 3, 4 Oxford, Cambridge, RSA (OCR) OCR last registration July 2001, last completion July 2004 Health Libraries Network, City and Guilds as awarding body 2003 NVQs recognised in job profiles, salaries

City and Guilds New scheme started early 2003, last enrolment December 2010 Two levels only - 2 and 3 EDI scheme approved August 2010

Southern Counties Libraries Vocational Qualification Network Established October 2010 New name better reflects multi-sector candidates and geography Approved as Centre by Education Development International (EDI) December 2010 First candidates started April 2011

New EDI qualifications: Libraries, Archives, Information Services Level 2 Certificate, 30 credits, 300 notional learning hours Level 3 Diploma, 45 credits, 450 notional learning hours 21 L2 credits can transfer to L3 Some L4 units in L3 award L3 includes Health Information optional unit Guide on LLUK website de_for_web.pdfhttp:// de_for_web.pdf

EDI: Electronic portfolio scheme E-portfolio has replaced C&G paper portfolio Forms link to evidence Standards similar to City and Guilds but updated Portfolio can be seen by assessor, verifier, and EDI Quality Advisor, Trevor Meakin

Who’s who 2011 on Candidate Assessor Internal Verifier Centre Coordinator EDI Quality Advisor Awarding Body EDI

Other important people Line manager Work Colleagues Witnesses Family, friends Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA)

The EDI assessor team Centre Co-ordinator David Copsey, Maidstone Internal Verifiers Linda Jones Portsmouth; David Copsey Assessors Pauline Blagden, Portsmouth; Denise Brady, Sydenham; David Copsey; Owen Coxall, Oxford; Ann Foreman, Maidstone; Linda Jones; Liz Land, Winchester; Alison Millis, Tunbridge Wells; Myriam Nelmes, Hastings; Jenny Turner, Hastings

Assessment Assessor works one to one with candidate, workplace, etc Are you competent ? How does your assessor know ? How do others know ? E-portfolio provides evidence Evidence - valid, sufficient, authentic, current, reliable

Verification Confirms validity of assessment decisions Internal and then external Gives wider perspective on standards, quality Evidence not meeting standards - Action points for candidate to represent

Types of assessment Observation – sometimes mandatory Candidate narrative, reflective log Questions, oral, written Professional discussion ( taped ) Work products Witness statements Some prescription in standards

Training for Assessors and Verifiers Assessors / verifiers learn on the job Training courses run by local providers e.g. Colleges Assessor / verifier portfolios to demonstrate competence A1, A2, V1 ( previously D32, D33, D34) Decisions need to be countersigned by qualified staff until training completed Awards take three to six months to complete Assessor / team meetings

Candidate / assessor Registration by Centre Co-ordinator Action plan agreed - current work Dates, targets agreed Problems - talk to assessor then IV Ongoing support / observations Candidate meetings Complete units for verification Gain full award

(Prescribed selection from list below) CU2932 Understanding the Libraries, Archives and Information Services environment CU2933 Understanding a Libraries, Archives or Information Service organisation CU1435 Approaches to the organisation of information and/or material CU1437 Supporting users to make use of digital resources EDI Level 3 Mandatory Group 1

EDI Level 3 Mandatory Group 2 CU1441 Creating and maintaining a user-focussed environment CU1439 Helping users to obtain access to information and/or material CU1443 Promoting Libraries, Archives and Information Services CU1442 Providing induction and orientation activities for users

CU1445 Engaging with the wider community CU1448 Family History CU1446 Health Information CU1447 Local Studies CU1449 Palaeography CU1444 Reader Development EDI Level 3 Mandatory Group 3 (specialist areas)

Optional Units CU1452 Allocating and checking work in a team CU1454 Developing productive working relationships with colleagues CU1453 Issuing information and/or material* CU1450 Leading a team CU1456 Locating and replacing information and/or material* CU1455 Managing own resources and professional development CU1451 Protecting, securing and copying information and/or material * *For these units, credit may be brought forward from the L 2 Certificate

CU Creating and Maintaining a User-Focussed Environment CU Helping Users to Obtain Access to Information and/or Material CU Issuing Information and/or Material CU Locating and Replacing Information and/or Material CU Protecting, Securing and Copying Information and/or Material CU Supporting Users to Make Use of Digital Resources CU Understanding a Libraries, Archives or Information Services Organisation CU Understanding the Libraries, Archives and Information Services Environment EDI Level 2 (all units to be taken)

Our candidates (pre EDI) 16 OCR , 56 C&G , multi- sector including health, schools, university, equipment library, public libraries, colleges 36 C&G completed, 6 withdrew, 14 in progress 9+ postgraduate courses, others considering 18+ promotion, internal or external 5+ ACLIP, 1 MCLIP others in progress All gained skills, knowledge Past candidates as library managers, publishers

How long will it take Self paced, people work differently, have varied skills, abilities, opportunities Assessor will give guidance Rough guide - 18 months level 3, 12 months level 2

Finding the time Regular time slot at work Meet targets Awareness of opportunities Holistic approach Involve others Give some of your own time

Costs EDI L2, internal £420.00; external £ EDI L3, internal £550.00; external £ Costs include registration, assessment, verification, certification EDI costs are being calculated using NHS costing tools and may change from Autumn 2011

Questions? Any member of assessor team To enrol, contact David Copsey Tel: Please pass on to others potentially interested