Brooks and Kirk

Brooks and Kirk Brooks and Kirk are a leading independent training provider with over 25 years experience of providing quality training across the UK.

We offer training for Assessors, End-Point Assessors, IQAs, Tutors, and also some Apprenticeships.

📚 Just Started Your Assessor Qualification? You May Have Come Across the Term "KSBs"When you're new to assessment, appre...
04/06/2026

📚 Just Started Your Assessor Qualification? You May Have Come Across the Term "KSBs"

When you're new to assessment, apprenticeship terminology can feel like a whole new language.

One term you'll hear regularly is KSBs — Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.

These are the foundations of apprenticeship standards and ultimately what apprentices are graded against during their End-Point Assessment (EPA).

As an Assessor, understanding KSBs is important because they help you:

✔️ Identify what competence looks like in a role
✔️ Gather meaningful evidence from learners
✔️ Support apprentices throughout their programme
✔️ Prepare learners for their End-Point Assessment

One thing that surprises many new Assessors is that an apprentice must demonstrate all of the required KSBs to be deemed occupationally competent.

If you're studying your CAVA, ACWE, or AVRA qualification and want to understand how KSBs fit into the wider assessment process, we've broken everything down in a detailed guide.

🔗 https://brooksandkirk.co.uk/knowledge-skills-behaviours-ksbs/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media

We love receiving feedback from our learners, and this recent review certainly put a smile on our faces. 💙 "You may hav...
02/06/2026

We love receiving feedback from our learners, and this recent review certainly put a smile on our faces. 💙

"You may have heard the phrase that doctors make the worst patients. The same could be said of tutors who are students!"

As experienced professionals, many of our learners come to us with high expectations — which is why we're delighted to hear that this learner found our team supportive, open-minded, and genuinely invested in their success.

They also highlighted:

✔️ An easy-to-use online learning platform
✔️ Excellent communication throughout their course
✔️ Support from Laura and Amber to help keep their studies on track

It's fantastic to know that their first experience of online learning was such a positive one.

A huge thank you for taking the time to leave this review. Feedback like this means a lot to the team and reminds us why we do what we do.

🎓 Already achieved one of the following qualifications?📘 L3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Asses...
28/05/2026

🎓 Already achieved one of the following qualifications?

📘 L3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (UPPA)
📘 L3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (ACWE)
📘 L3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (AVRA)

If so, you could already be part way towards achieving the full L3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA).

Whether you completed your qualification with Brooks and Kirk or another training provider, we offer the option to complete the remaining units needed to gain the full CAVA qualification and become a fully qualified Assessor.

💻 Flexible online learning
👩‍🏫 Tutor support throughout
🎓 Nationally recognised qualification

Contact our team today to learn more about topping up your qualification.

📞 01205 805 155
🔗 https://shorturl.at/vYN8U

💼 Completed your CAVA, IQA, or AET qualification… but not sure where to start looking for work? We know many of our lea...
26/05/2026

💼 Completed your CAVA, IQA, or AET qualification… but not sure where to start looking for work?

We know many of our learners complete their qualifications with the goal of progressing into employment — whether that’s as an Assessor, IQA, Tutor, or Trainer — but taking that next step can sometimes feel overwhelming.

That’s why we’ve put together some employment resources to help you get started. 👇

📄 CV Support Your CV should highlight both your qualification and your industry experience. These guides can help you structure it professionally:

🔗 https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/cvs-and-cover-letters/how-to-write-a-cv
🔗 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/how-to-write-a-cv

✉️ Cover Letter Support A strong cover letter can help you stand out from other applicants:

🔗 https://hbr.org/2022/05/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-that-sounds-like-you-and-gets-noticed
🔗 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/cvs-cover-letters/how-to-write-a-cover-letter

🎤 Interview Preparation Interviews can feel daunting, especially if it’s been a while. These resources can help you prepare:

🔗 https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/interview-advice
🔗 https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/interview-tips/how-to-prepare-for-an-interview

🔎 Specialist Education & Assessment Job Sites If you’re looking specifically for assessment, EPA, or vocational education roles, these are great places to start:

🔗 www.eatjobs.co.uk
🔗 www.epahub.co.uk
🔗 www.v-selective.co.uk
🔗 www.dovetailslate.co.uk

y preparing properly and presenting yourself professionally, you can position yourself in the best way possible when applying for roles. 💙

We’ve had a huge influx of CertSelfies recently, so we thought it was only right to put out another celebration post for...
21/05/2026

We’ve had a huge influx of CertSelfies recently, so we thought it was only right to put out another celebration post for all the amazing learners completing their qualifications with us. 💙

A massive thank you and congratulations to:

🎓 Gavriella Konstantinou (CAVA)
🎓 Charlotte Newson (CAVA)
🎓 Ann-Marie Yates (CAVA)
🎓 Anna Klos (Lead IQA, CAVA & AET)
🎓 Muhammad Mouckhatri Ibrahim (AET)
🎓 Kumar Sinha (Lead IQA)
🎓 Johnny Hughes (Lead IQA)
🎓 Kirsten Louise Elliot (AET)

…along with everyone else who has recently submitted a to us! 👏

Seeing our learners proudly celebrating their achievements is one of the best parts of what we do.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey and for sharing your success with the Brooks and Kirk community.

If you’ve recently completed your qualification and want to be featured on our socials, send your CertSelfie to: https://shorturl.at/NKK6U

📸 CertSelfie Celebration – Congratulations Vanashree! 🎉A huge congratulations to Vanashree, who has recently completed h...
19/05/2026

📸 CertSelfie Celebration – Congratulations Vanashree! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Vanashree, who has recently completed her Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)! 🎓

We’re always proud to celebrate our learners reaching this milestone, and it’s fantastic to see Vanashree sharing her success with a brilliant . 💙

Completing a qualification alongside work, family, and everyday responsibilities is no small achievement — and that goes for all our learners who have recently completed their courses with us.

Whether you’ve finished your CAVA, AET, IQA, Lead IQA, or CPD course, congratulations from all of us at Brooks and Kirk. 👏

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to professional development should be celebrated.

If you’ve recently completed your qualification and want to be featured on our socials, send your CertSelfie to: https://shorturl.at/NKK6U

🧠 Looking to improve the way you assess learners? Our Award in Holistic Assessment in Vocational Education CPD course i...
14/05/2026

🧠 Looking to improve the way you assess learners?

Our Award in Holistic Assessment in Vocational Education CPD course is designed to help Assessors develop a more efficient, learner-focused approach to assessment.

Rather than assessing criteria one by one, holistic assessment focuses on gathering evidence naturally across multiple areas at the same time — helping reduce duplication while improving the learner experience.

Throughout this CPD course, you’ll explore:

📘 Module 1: Understanding holistic assessment in vocational education
📋 Module 2: Planning effective holistic assessments
🛠 Module 3: Applying holistic assessment methods in real practice
📈 Module 4: The benefits of holistic assessment for both Assessors and learners
⚠️ Module 5: Common mistakes, problems, and pitfalls to avoid

This course is ideal for Assessors and IQAs who want to:

✔️ Improve assessment efficiency
✔️ Enhance learner support
✔️ Strengthen assessment planning
✔️ Develop more natural evidence collection methods

💻 Fully online
⏱ 1-hour CPD accredited
📚 Flexible study around work and life
💷 Only £45

A practical and valuable addition to your professional development toolkit.

🔗 https://shorturl.at/cgME1

📚 Teaching and Assessing are similar… but they’re not the same thing. We speak to a lot of qualified teachers who enrol...
12/05/2026

📚 Teaching and Assessing are similar… but they’re not the same thing.

We speak to a lot of qualified teachers who enrol with us and are surprised to discover just how different the role of an Assessor can be.

Put simply:

👩‍🏫 Teaching is about delivering knowledge and helping learners understand a subject
📝 Assessing is about judging whether a learner can consistently demonstrate the required skills, knowledge, and competence against specific criteria

Teachers often focus on:

• Explaining concepts
• Planning lessons
• Supporting classroom learning

Assessors focus more on:

• Gathering evidence
• Observing competence
• Making assessment decisions
• Ensuring standards are met fairly and consistently

The two roles complement each other incredibly well — which is why many professionals choose to hold both teaching and assessment qualifications.

We’ve explored this in more detail in our latest blog 👇

🔗 https://shorturl.at/sIj4b

🌈 Creating Inclusive Learning Environments MattersIn education, every learner deserves to feel safe, respected, and supp...
07/05/2026

🌈 Creating Inclusive Learning Environments Matters

In education, every learner deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported.

Our CPD course in LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Education is designed to help Assessors, Tutors, and educators better understand how to create inclusive and welcoming environments for all learners.

This course will help you:

• Understand key LGBTQ+ terminology
• Promote inclusive practice in your teaching and assessment
• Support learners from diverse backgrounds
• Build confidence in handling sensitive topics

It’s a valuable addition to your professional development — helping you create a more positive and supportive learning experience.

💻 100% online
🕒 Flexible learning
🎓 CPD certified

🔗 https://shorturl.at/ASg4i

📚 Struggling with Harvard Referencing? You’re Not AloneReferencing correctly is an important part of your assignments — ...
05/05/2026

📚 Struggling with Harvard Referencing? You’re Not Alone

Referencing correctly is an important part of your assignments — but it’s something many learners find tricky, especially if you’ve been out of education for a while.

Getting it right helps you:

• Show where your research has come from
• Avoid plagiarism
• Present your work professionally

The good news? You don’t have to do it all manually.

There are tools available that can help you generate accurate references in seconds, such as:

🔗 https://www.citethisforme.com

It’s a simple way to format your sources correctly and save time when completing your work.

If you’re ever unsure, don’t forget — we’re here to support you. Just email a tutor for support!

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