INTERNATIONAL ASSESSMENT CENTERS AND TRAINING CENTERS

BENEFITS

• 1.Operate as an ACTC for internationally recognised certifications and qualifications.
• 2.Enable LGIS to provide needed training and equipping of the Center’s administrators, invigilators and training staff who will be tasked to run the ACTC with competencies needed to get the ACTC at a condition of readiness to offer international qualification and other internationally recognized courses;
• 3.Help the ACTC prepare and get ready to launch internationally recognised programs for targetted sectors and industries.
• 4.Provision of specific skilling interventions on managing the delivery of International Qualification Programs.
• 5.Achieve revenue targets cost-effectively and sufficient to sustain its continuing operations;
• 6.Establish the needed Center processes and business system that would allow the ACTC to operate with a high degree of stability, productivity and efficiency.
• 7.Enable the participants to acquire both technical and business management know-how required to maintain the operations of the ACTC within the required standards of operations prescribed by LGIS.
• 8.Documentation / Evidence of Capability / References
• 9.Access to ACTC processes/courseware and teaching resources.

OUTCOME

Operate internationally recognised programs to produce global competitive candidates

1. 1. English
   • 1.1. Exam/ Assessments
   • 1.2. Training for Young Learners
   • 1.3. Training for Trainers / Instructors
   • 1.4. TEPP Teaching English Proficiency Program
2. 2. Certification Courses
   • 2.1. Internationally Industry Based MICROCREDENTIALS and DIPLOMA
   • 2.2. BTEC International Qualifications
   • 2.3. LCCI International Qualifications
   • 2.4. RPL Recognition of Prior Learning
   • 2.5. Apprenticeship Program Employment, Education
   • 2.6. VISA Processing
3. 3. International Standards Organisation ISO Certifications
   • ISO 9001:2015
   • ISO 21001:2018
   • ISO 21001:2018
4. 4. Software Use:
   • ISO 9001:2015
   • ISO 21001:2018
   • ISO 21001:2018

SIGNIFICANCE

• 1.To the University Administrators – the equipping that will take place will enable the University to acquire specialized training in running an internationally recognized assessment and training center and thus operate the Center within the required standards of operation of LGIS;
• 2. To the Trainers – the project will be a follow through vital in providing needed support and reinforcement of their learning since all that they have learned will be effectively applied with the support of a fully operational ACTC;
• 3. To the University community in general to have an internationally recognized assessment center and training center fully operational right in their campus elicits such pride and prestige among the students and the community in general.
• 4. To the ACTC Administrators the ability to generate revenue using process and business strategies will enable the PRMSU ACTC to start operations correctly and avoid unnecessary risks, legal claims and expenditures. ACTC Administrators, likewise, can operate the Center in a manner that promotes prudent expenditure of limited resources and achieve profitable operations which eventually could provide the much needed new source of fund needed to help the University meet its recurring expenditures.
• 5. To the Participants - ACTC will be able to develop the capability of those they will nominate for this training and learn how to operate and manage its internal operations, identify and develop its market, establish key processes for its governance and operations and achieve financial sustainability and International Certification for Learners.
• 6. LEARNERS- Earn Internationally accepted qualifications.

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

Accreditation will cover the provision of consultancy services in developing, designing and implementing both virtual and on-site assessment and training of an ACTC. Trainings will assist those that will be assigned to the ACTC prepare to help them acquire the skills and understanding on how an ACTC is operated and managed for sustainability and compliance. Most importantly, it is the design of this training to effect a smooth transfer of know how and skills in running an internationally recognized ACTC and maintain its good standing with LGIS as an approved ACTC with rights to offer international qualifications and approved training by internationally coded trainers. Includes training on all the certification resources that the Center may need to be able to operate all the international qualifications offered by LGIS.

ACTC Framework

• 1. Can be a venue of exam or assessment;
• 2. Can be a Training Center (Trainers and Candidates);
• 3. Can provide mock exams and test runs for a fee;
• 4. Can decide on their own training and mock exam fees ;
• 5. Can apply for renewal (Must undergo Audit);
• 6. Can not transfer to any other venue or at any other address other than that approved, without prior approval from LGIS Qualifications Assessment Authority and the awarding body. ( 1 Venue = 1 Accreditation Application);
• 7. Can not use logo of LGIS and other International Council Members Certification without approval from LGIS Head Office;
  1. Can Deliver Online/ Offline International Exams
  2. Must be accredited by LGIS Chief Quality Reviewer at the expense of the institution applying for accreditation (Please refer to ACTC Memorandum of Agreement 1.2.8 – Must handle the cost of accreditor’s food, transportation, accommodation and appearance fee )
  3. Can Do Their Own Curriculum Mapping According to Course Specifications
  4. Can identify which level of exams their candidates will take
  5. ACTC with Affidavit of Undertaking on the committed number of examinees must pay Examination Fee 25 Days before the exam delivery;
  6. Rebates privileges for the institution and the Internationally coded trainer for every statement of attainment issued to global learners enrolled in LGIS Online University.
  7. Training of Trainers / Getting Ready to Train
  8. Rebate privileges from Assessments and Certification
  9. Must fully co-operate with LGIS Qualifications Assessment Authority Corp. guidelines

WHO CAN BE AN ACCREDITED ACTC?

Educational Institution and Training Centers with a minimum of 5 years in operation.

DELIVERABLES

• Phase 1 ACTC Introduction Authority to Operate an ACTC ACTC Organization Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities Administrators Commitment and Declaration
• Phase 2 Preparing to Go-Live Managing the Go-Live Process Sample ACTC Business Plan Various Go-Live Checklists
• Phase 3 Complying with Regulatory Requirements Invigilating Procedures for International Qualification Programs LGIS International Qualifications Portfolio Legal Requirements to Operate an ACTC Signed of Code of Practice
• Phase 4 Virtual Planning and Development Workshop Accomplished ACTC Management Plan
• Phase 5 Simulation/Game-based Learning Accomplished ACTC Operations Plan
• Phase 6 Management Presentation ACTC Roadmap ACTC Revenue Plan ACTC Organization and Staffing Plan viz Revenue Performance ACTC Marketing and Business Development Plan ACTC Learning Infrastructure Development PlanACTC Continuing Professional Development Plan

PLAN OF APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY

Pre-assessment of Participants baseline understanding on the course requirements. ACTC Management Training Course to be delivered On-Line using LGIS Learning Management System. Needs Assessment for Targetted Sectors and Industries Understanding the Specifications of International Qualification Programs to be offered Use of various application systems to support the learning activities Leverage available infrastructure of ACTC to ensure actual application of training using available resources/in place on site

PROGRAM STRUCTURE TIMEFRAME, DURATION & KEY MILESTONE

# Program Hours Exam/Certification 120 hours spread over 4 months

• Phase 1 ACTC Introduction
  1. ACTC Introduction Participant’s Induction Record
  2. Pre-Assessment
  3. Scope of ACTC Operation Awareness Checklist
  4. ACTC Training Standards and Deliverables Trainers Declaration
• Phase 2 Preparing to Go-Live
  1. Getting Ready for a Virtual Training - Output-based
  2. Select Your Center’s Technology - Output-based
  3. Selecting or Designing Content - Output-based
  4. Virtual Trilogy : Facilitators, Producers and Participants- Output-based
• Phase 3 : Complying with Regulatory Requirements
  1. Module 1
     1. ACTC Mission, Vision, Values and Goals
     2. ACTC Code of Practice
     3. ACTC Core Business
     4. Pathways for ACTC Development
     5. Functions of ACTC
     6. Organization of an ACTC
     7. Roles Responsibilities and Authorities
     8. ACTC Code of Practice Sign Off
  2. Module 2
     1. LGIS Portfolio of International Qualifications
     2. LGIS International Qualification Development
     3. International Qualification Certification
     4. LGIS International Qualifications Certificate of Completion
  3. Module 3
     1. ACTC Training and Assessment Regulations
     2. Use of LGIS Logo and Accreditation Marks
     3. Registry of International Coded Trainers and Assessors
     4. Assessors Program for Specific International Qualifications
     5. Policies Generation
     6. LGIS International Qualifications Certificate of Completion
  4. Module 4
     1. Product Planning and Development of ACTC Portfolio
     2. Selecting, Developing and Registering Trainers and Assessors
     3. Discipline of Coded Trainers
     4. Product Portfolio Examination
  5. Module 5
     1. Communicating with Stakeholders
     2. Managing Stakeholders’ Needs/Expectations
     3. Reporting Responsibilities
     4. Stakeholders Management Plan Checklist
  6. Module 6
     1. Program Approval / Accreditation/Re-Accreditation/ Inspection/ Audit of ACTCs
     2. ACTC Inspection and Re-Accreditation Checklist
• Phase 4 Virtual Planning and Development Workshop
  1. Module 7
     1. ACTC Finance Policies, Fees and Rights
     2. ACTC Finance Checklist
  2. Module 8
     1. Organization and Staffing of ACTC
     2. Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities
     3. Trainers Rates, Honorarium and Fees
     4. ACTC Responsibilities Matrix
  3. Module 9
     1. ACTC Marketing and Business Development
     2. ACTC Marketing Checklist
  4. Module 10
     1. Understanding the ACTC Management System Requirements
     2. Understanding the Requirements
     3. Control of ACTC Documented Information
     4. Internal Audits and External Audits of ACTCs
     5. Systems Review and Evaluation
     6. Checklist of Mandatory Documents/Records
     7. Internal Auditors Training Evaluation
     8. Simulation of External Audits of ACTC
• Phase 5 Simulation/Game-based Learning
  1. Module 11
     1. ACTC’s On-Line Learning and Assessment
     2. ACTC’s Concept of On-Line Teaching
     3. Advantages and Limitations
     4. Modalities of Virtual Learning and Support
     5. Virtual Assessment Process
     6. Adoption of Borderless Classroom for the Internationally Coded Trainers that will accept Global Learners.
     7. QA Assessment for On-Line Learning Examination
  2. Module 12
     1. Virtual Course Planning and Evaluation
     2. Setting Your Learning Objectives
     3. Online Learning and Best Teaching Practices
     4. Module Writing Training
     5. Invigilating Onsite and Virtual Examination
     6. Training on Exam invigilation following the International regulations of Online and paper and pencil based English exams.
     7. Workshop on the delivery of the exams
     8. Invigilators Certification Exam
  3. Module 13
     1. Managing and Facilitating Learning Activities
     2. Learning Facilitators Checklist
  4. Module 14
     1. Assessment for Virtual Teaching and Learning
     2. Use of Gradebook Report
     3. The CEFR, GSE and Related Standards Examination
     4. Examination:
        Test of Understanding CEFR/GSE Requirements Gradebook Reports
  5. Module 15
     1. Acquiring, Maintaining and Evaluating Your ACTC Marketing and Promotion of ACTC Services
     2. Managing the Finances of ACTC Verification
     3. Quality Assurance Center Assurance Certification on Programs
     4. Examination:
        Marketing ACTC
        QA Standards for ACTC
        Financing ACTC
  6. Module 16
     1. Presentation of ACTC Program Plan for the school year

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

• Phase 1 ACTC Introduction
  • Self – Assessment/Feedback
  • Session Evaluation
• Phase 2 Preparing to Go-Live
  • Self – Assessment/Feedback
  • Session Evaluation
  • Evaluation of Module Outputs
• Phase 3 Complying with Regulatory Requirements
  • Self – Assessment/Feedback
  • Session Evaluation
  • Evaluation of Module Outputs
• Phase 4 Virtual Planning and Development Workshop
  • Self – Assessment/Feedback
  • Session Evaluation
  • Evaluation of Module Outputs
• Phase 5 Simulation/Game-based Learning
• Phase 6 Management Presentation

Outputs of ACTC Management Team

Successful Attendees shall be awarded an ACTC MASTERCLASS TRAINERS CERTIFICATE

ACTC CERTIFICATION AUDIT

Management Systems Certification for ACTCs

ISO 21001:2018 Standards - Certification for Educational Organizations

Awareness of ISO 21001 and ACTC QA Standards

Audit Certification/Re-certification/Surveillance AUdit Requirements

Awarding of ISO 21001 Certification