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Case Study: Examination and Quality Assurance Administration 1
Background
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) covers the training of drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods. There is a requirement for drivers to undertake an approved training course and successfully complete examinations in order to receive an ADR Driver Training certificate.
The Department for Transport (DfT) Dangerous Goods Branch is responsible for the implementation in the UK and the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is responsible for the management of this scheme within the UK.
What SQA provided
examinations service for this scheme. The selection was based on our ability to provide an electronic administration service, our commitment to quality assurance, and our excellent customer service.
On behalf of the DSA, we became responsible for:
- approving training providers
- handling training provider approval appeals
- developing and issuing the syllabus for training courses
- recruitment and training of verification officers
- developing and issuing manual of practice for delivery and conduct of training courses
- verifying training material and delivery meets published standards
- maintaining a question bank and producing examination papers (available as both paper based and e-assessment)
- marking examination papers
- issuing examination results to training providers
- handling candidate examination results appeals
- providing secure data transfer of results to DVLA & DVA for issue of ADR Driver Training certificates
Further information:
Further information can be found by visiting the Dangerous Goods Driver Training pages of SQA’s website, or by phoning SQA on 0845 279 1000.
If you would like more information on how we can provide a unique solution for your company needs please contact 0845 213 5266 or 0845 213 5281.
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