Tightening our belts should not affect training standards: EAL
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An industry expert at EAL, a UK awarding organisation for vocational qualifications in the engineering, manufacturing and building services engineering sectors has called for training providers to remain committed to delivering high quality training in the face of inevitable budget cuts.
EAL's Elizabeth Bonfield called for the industry to ensure that the need for competitive pricing did not affect the quality of training delivered. "Training, whether invested in developing an apprentice, up-skilling an experienced worker, or giving a company director the skills to grow their business, is a strategic and holistic investment," she said. "Those responsible for delivering it must continue to do so to the highest possible industry standards, even as training budgets will no doubt come under scrutiny."
She continued: "In the current financial climate, we understand that all companies are looking to reduce costs while retaining value for money. As a result, we have ensured that, where possible, our newly developed qualifications can be assessed online, modernising the process and reducing the cost of administration without compromising the quality of what's being delivered. This means more money can be invested in ensuring the highest standard of teaching while remaining competitive over pricing. Cuts in funding should not mean cuts in standards."
