How it works - Key Features

Learning Assistant's online e-portfolio system has been designed to deliver maximum value for all users: Learners, Assessors, Verifiers and Managers. Learning Assistant requires no specialist skills to operate and no hardware or software to install. In fact, it's so easy to use that a short training session is all that's required to get your entire organisation up and running.

Designed for QCF delivery

• System utilises new QCF Engine to deliver QCF courses
• Fully integrated with Learning Assistant E-portfolio
• Editing tools allow clients to control every aspect of QCF courses
• Makes it easy to transition to the new framework

Set up

• Intuitive, easy-to-use system allow complete control
• System branded and customised to your exact needs
• No software or hardware to install
• Full onsite training delivered as part of setup

Manage Users & System

• Create & edit all users on the system and enroll Candidates
• Assign Coaches, Assessors and Verifiers to Learners
• Edit / update all Centre information in the system
• Control access for EV audits

Course Building Tools

• Upload any document or file type onto the system
• Build bespoke training courses or modify existing VQs
• Learning Assistant can add further qualifications at any time
• Add your own complimentary support materials

E-Portfolio Creation

• Each Learner builds there own Evidence Folder
• Upload any file type: documents, spreadsheets, movies etc…
• Cross-reference holistically using the Evidence Wizard
• Submit competence claims against NVQ/QCF/SVQ course standards

Assessment & Verification

• System notifies Trainers when new work is ready to be assessed
• Assessors can 'accept' or 'return' competence claims
• Verification is tracked by the Sampling Summary
• Monitor time spent with Candidates for funding claims

Task & Process Automation

• Create tasks that cross reference with the standards
• Manage larger numbers of Learners with Task automation
• Replicate your own internal processes within the system
• Ideal for managing quality and funding objectives

Group Forums and Communication

• Provide feedback on progress for Candidates and their Managers
• Audit trail of progress, planning and one-to-one reviews
• Share knowledge with other Learners on the course
• Manage appointments within the online system

Detailed Reporting

• Centre has complete overview of all activity
• Detailed real-time reporting of Candidate progress
• Review user logins and document uploads
• System can email you regular automated reports

Training and Support

• Detailed training movies available for all users
• Access to the Portal for help, forums, FAQs and more
• Ongoing customer support via telephone and email
• Network of E-portfolio specialist (UK wide) ready to help

Standards and Security

• User accounts protected by unique passwords
• All documents scanned for viruses
• Fully compliant with Web Accessibility Guidelines - Level A
• Endorsed by leading Awarding Bodies

Business Continuity

• All systems backed up by multiple redundant processes
• Comprehensive service level agreements
• Full Disaster Recovery capability
• Compliance with Data Protection laws