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Assessment quality under the spotlight: what recent announcements mean for training providers

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Assessment quality under the spotlight: what recent announcements mean for training providers Recent announcements from Ofqual, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Skills England all point towards the same conclusion: effective vocational assessment depends on competent people, reliable evidence and quality systems that work in practice. For training providers, awarding organisations, assessment centres and employers,

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Keeping Non-Food HACCP Current: Lessons from Recent Product-Safety Developments

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Keeping Non-Food HACCP Current: Lessons from Recent Product-Safety Developments Recent UK product-safety developments demonstrate why hazard analysis must extend beyond the product formulation or manufacturing process. One chemical product was recalled after incorrect instructions stated that users should apply three tablets instead of one. The excessive dose could cause skin reactions. This shows why label

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AI and vocational assessment: does the evidence still prove competence?

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AI and vocational assessment: does the evidence still prove competence? Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday work and learning. It can explain unfamiliar subjects, help learners organise their ideas, improve written communication and identify gaps in their knowledge. For vocational assessors, however, the central question is not simply whether AI has been used. It

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Are workplace assessors ready for apprenticeship assessment reform?

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Are workplace assessors ready for apprenticeship assessment reform? Changes to apprenticeship assessment in England are beginning to move from policy into practice. The reformed approach will allow assessment to take place at appropriate points throughout an apprenticeship, rather than relying solely on a separate assessment at the end. This should create a more flexible and

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Two Recalls, Two Different Hazards: The Value of Non-Food HACCP

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Two Recalls, Two Different Hazards: The Value of Non-Food HACCP Two product recalls published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards on 16 September 2026 demonstrate why structured hazard analysis is valuable across non-food manufacturing.  The products and hazards were very different, but both cases concerned contamination that should be considered when evaluating materials,

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Apprenticeship assessment is changing: Developing the Workplace Assessors of the Future

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Apprenticeship assessment is changing: Developing the Workplace Assessors of the Future Apprenticeship Assessment Is Changing: Developing the Workplace Assessors of the Future The way apprenticeships are assessed in England is changing. The traditional end-point assessment model is being replaced by a more flexible approach known as apprenticeship assessment. Under the new arrangements, assessment may take

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Apprenticeship assessment is changing: are providers and employers ready?

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Apprenticeship assessment is changing: are providers and employers ready? The way apprenticeships are assessed in England is changing. The reforms are intended to create a more flexible, streamlined and proportionate assessment system while continuing to protect the quality and credibility of apprenticeships. For training providers, employers and assessment organisations, however, greater flexibility will bring new

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Non-Food HACCP update: product recalls, cosmetics compliance and packaging changes

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Non-Food HACCP update: product recalls, cosmetics compliance and packaging changes Several developments during August 2026 provide important lessons for organisations manufacturing cosmetics, personal-care products, packaging and other non-food goods. Cosmetic recall highlights microbiological risks On 14 August 2026, the Office for Product Safety and Standards published a recall notice covering two batches of Simple 730ml

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Starting with competence: redeveloping the BBKA Advanced Husbandry Assessment

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Starting with competence: redeveloping the BBKA Advanced Husbandry Assessment How do you ensure that an advanced occupational assessment reflects what someone genuinely needs to know and be able to do? This was one of the central questions considered when RI Training reviewed the British Beekeepers Association’s Advanced Husbandry training and assessment arrangements. The review identified

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Tetrosyl team completes bespoke Non-Food HACCP Developer programme

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Tetrosyl team completes bespoke Non-Food HACCP Developer programme Tetrosyl team completes bespoke Non-Food HACCP Developer programme RI Training has delivered a bespoke two-day Non-Food HACCP Developer programme for members of the Tetrosyl Ltd team. Designed around Tetrosyl’s own car-care products and manufacturing processes, the programme enabled participants to develop their understanding of HACCP and apply

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