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ETBI National Panel Briefings for External Authenticators

This briefing provides information on the formation of the ETBI National Panel, which aims to enhance consistency in external authentication within the Education and Training Boards sector in Ireland. It covers the role of external authenticators, criteria for selection, training, and professional development. Attendees will have the opportunity to apply to join the panel.

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ETBI National Panel Briefings for External Authenticators

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  1. ETBI National Panel Briefings for External Authenticators 2019

  2. Who are we? ETBI • Education and Training Boards Ireland is the national representative association for Ireland’s sixteen Education and Training Boards (ETBs). • On behalf of the sector an ETBI project was commissioned to research and review current approaches to external authentication within the sector. The project aimed to identify and recommend the necessary elements of a new ETB sectoral model and approach to external authentication, which would enhance consistency in the sector in quality assuring programme standards and learner achievement. FESS • Further Education Support Service are the Support partner leading both the Training Events and Briefing Content

  3. Why are you here tonight……. To Discuss what the National Panel will be To discuss what an External Authenticator is & the requirements for the Role • To begin the Formation of an External Authentication National Panel

  4. External Authentication External Authentication is an integral part of the assessment process for all awards certified by QQI — Quality and Qualifications Ireland. “The role of the external authenticator is to provide independent confirmation of fair and consistent assessment of learners in line with QQI requirements and to ensure consistency of assessment results with national standards” Quality Assuring Assessment, Guidelines for Providers, Revised 2013 (Version 2 - revised 2018*) External Authenticators confirm that a provider has adhered to the national standards, processes and procedures as per their quality standards agreement with QQI.

  5. To be discussed a little Later at the briefing External Authenticator training – what might it involve? • Overview of: • National Framework of Qualifications • QQI awards • FET programmes The role of the external authenticator The external authentication process (Quality Assuring Assessment)

  6. Who is the External Authenticator? • QQI Criteria for selection of an external authenticator Quality Assuring Assessment, Guidelines for Providers, Revised 2013 (Version 2 - revised 2018*) • have technical/subject matter expertise within the appropriate award area/field of learning • have experience of delivering programme assessment or work in the industry/field • agree to undertake appropriate training and attend appropriate briefings • have the qualities necessary to interact with learners, assessors and senior staff members i.e. communication skills • have administrative and IT skills e.g. report writing, time-management skills • …..

  7. The National Panel Why? • ETBs assign External Authenticators from: • QQI national panel – no longer supported • Former FÁS panel – which transitioned to the ETBs. • ETB established regional and local panels • National Panel will be accessible to all 16 ETBs • National structured approach to training and professional development • National tools and mechanisms to facilitate the establishment of a professional Community of Practice

  8. The National Panel How? • Attend briefing • Apply through online application form – registration at Briefing will trigger automatic email of link to online application within 48 hrs. • Only those registered and in attendance at the Briefing will have access to application form • Closing date on application form Friday 22nd February • Shortlisting for Training & Panel – QQI Criteria for selection • Information provided by you (prospective EAs) will be shared with the providers who have permission to access the External Authenticator National Panel 16 ETBs • Training – initially based on identified Gaps in sector and on a lottery basis there after until all have been trained • Training content and delivery mode to be based on application details received – existing EA, New EA, Recent Training… • Briefings will happen again – when and where TBC • Duration 3 yrs. initially

  9. The National Panel Phase 2 • Mechanism for maintaining Panel – new call for applications, updating existing EAs details • Ongoing Professional Development, training Supports • Support (advising EAs) formation of Panel of Advising • Review of membership of the panel

  10. The National Panel – To Consider • Remuneration – by agreement with provider (DES guidelines) • Currently External Authenticators are operating to different payment rates due to legacy panels and agreements. A position Paper is currently with the Department of Education and Skills to agree one rate. Once this is determined it will be communicated to the providers and the Panel Members. • Release arrangements – will need to be confirmed with your employer

  11. What next? If you are not available to attend the training we will keep your name on file and invite you to another training date once available If you are interested complete the application form and return by February 22nd 2019

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