Skillsmark
Thursday, 20, Nov 2008 11:35
Skills for Justice has developed a quality mark for learning and development in the justice sector, called Skillsmark. Launched in March 2006, 10 organisations, have now successfully been through the application process and are now Skillsmark recognised providers. Several of them have also successfully submitted programmes for endorsement.
Skillsmark is awarded to learning providers who have gone through a rigorous assessment process and have been recognised as providing high quality learning programmes, relevant to the needs of the justice sector.
Skillsmark has two parts:
- Recognition - awarded to learning providers at an organisational level
- Endorsement - awarded to individual learning programmes
Skillsmark has three main purposes:
1. Provision of information - Skillsmark is designed to provide employers with information about the best courses for their employees.
2. Accountability - the justice sector spends a great deal on education and training. Demonstrating that it is fit for purpose helps show that value for money is being ensured.
3. Enhancement of provision - all quality mark schemes enable good practice to be shared, and Skills for Justice will enable this wherever possible. The focus on occupational standards will enhance courses that are designed to meet.
Skillsmark has its own dedicated website:
Visit www.skillsmark.co.uk