NATIONAL QUALIFICATION AUTHORITY
REPORT OF EXPERT PANELS ON ACCREDITATION OF INSTITUTION PROVIDING AND / OR ASSESSES AND ISSUES APPROVED QUALIFICATIONS
PART 1:SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
NAME OF APPLYING INSTITUTION:
SOCIAL EDUCATIONAL CENTRE “don bosko”
“Tahir Zajmi” without number 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo
TYPE OF INSTITUTION, ITS' MAIN ACTIVITIES, AND ITS' LEGAL STATUS:
NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION, Private Institution for Education and Training.
TitLE, LEVEL AND TYPE OF QUALIFICATION COVERED BY ACCREDITATION
administrative assistant
level 4
NAMES OF EXPERT PANEL MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN ASSESSMENT:
Enver MALIQI Exp
Hamëz RAMA Exp
Milot HASANGJEKAJ NQA
Kaltrina MULLIQI NQA
DatES OF ASSESSMENT MEETINGS:
19.04.1212/24.04.212/03.05.2012
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF NQA:
Accreditation or / √
No accreditation
If accreditation is recommended, indicate extension and date proposed for expiry of accreditation:
For provision, evaluation and issuance of qualification, or / 2012 / Until / 2015
Only evaluation and issuance of qualifications, or / Until
Only provision of qualification / Until
If accreditation is recommended, mark also every condition attached to accreditation:
Conditions (if any): / Last deadline:
Recommendation agreed by the Panel on:
Signed:
Enver Maliqi……………………
(Chair of the Panel)
PART 2:
GENERAL OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS ON THE CAPACITY OF APPLYING INSTITUTION FOR PROVISION AND/OR ASSESSMENT AND ISSUANCE OF QUALIFICATIONS
· Good conditions for the training process,
· Sufficient space for the training process,
· Code of ethics and conduct for the staff and the candidates,
· Safety level in SEC Don Bosko - within standards.
· Professional staff
COMMENTS (IF ANY) ABOUT THE QUALITY OF INFORMATION/DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION
· Provided documents meet the base criteria for quality of information necessary for accreditation.
MATTERS OF INTEREST (IF ANY) – INCLUDING JUSTIFICATION FOR EVERY CONDITION PROPOSED BY THE PANEL
PART 3:
EVALUATION OF CAPACITIES OF THE INSTITUTION TO MEET THE SPECIFIC CRITERIA OF QUALIFICATION FOR PROVISION AND/OR ASSESSMENT AND ISSUANCE OF QUALIFICATION
1. REQUIRED SPACE (BUILDINGS, AREAS) FOR PROVISION AND/OR ASSESSMENT OF QUALIFICATION.
Not met at all
Partially met
Largely met
Fully met / √
/ Reasons for this conclusion:
Capacities of the institution “Don Bosko” meets the criteria as in the following:
· 4,800 square meters of facility,
· 3.6 hectares of land,
· 12 laboratories equipped with technology and
· 20 training/teaching classrooms
2. NECESSARY SOURCES AND MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR PROVISION AND/OR ASSESSMENT OF QUALIFICATION.
Not met at all
Partially met
Largely met
Fully met / √
/ Reasons for this conclusion:
Material resources and equipment meet the required criteria.
· Laboratory,
· 200 PC-s (computers)
· Scanner,
· Printer,
· Professional photocopy machines 3,
· Flat screens for training - 6 pieces in 6 laboratories,
· Video projector, 3 units and
· Lift for persons with disabilities.
3. REQUIRED STAFF FOR PROVISION AND/OR ASSESSMENT OF QUALIFICATION.
Not met at all
Partially met
Largely met
Fully met / √
/ Reasons for this conclusion:
Based on the organigram of SEC “Don Bosko” it is clear that it is a well prepared institution for provision of assessment of this qualification.
· Trainer,
· Coordinator for quality assurance and
· Management.
4. EVERY OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT AS A RESULT OF QUALIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS (E.G. FOR PROJECTS, TASKS, PLACEMENT INTO JOB WITH EMPLOYER)
Not met at all
Partially met
Largely met / √
Fully met
/ Reasons for this conclusion:
· They accomplish different projects with national and international institutions and
· Application of the practical work as per needs of the candidates in the secretary of SEC.
PART 4:
EVALUATION OF CAPACITIES OF THE INSTITUTION FOR MEETING CRITERIA FOR ACCREDITATION IN CAPACITY OF INSTITUTION FOR ASSESSMENT AND ISSUANCE OF QUALIFICATIONS
1. A SUITABLE INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE FUNCTIONING ON A SOUND FINANCIAL BASE.
Not met at all
Partially met
Largely met
Fully met / √
/ Reasons for this conclusion:
Based on the documentation provided by SEC “Don Bosko” it is clear that it has financial sustainability and 50 employees.
· Income from donors 46 %
· Own source revenues 51.7%
· Other revenues 2.3%
Total income for the previous year was 393,998.30€
2. AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO ASSESSMENT AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSESSMENT.
Not met at all
Partially met
Largely met / √
Fully met
/ Reasons for this conclusion:
It has instruments for assessment and management of quality, a didactic manager is in charge for respective issues within the centre (quality responsible officer)
3. Documentation and data systems which may support effective quality assurance and verification of individual candidate achievement.
Not met at all
Partially met
Largely met
Fully met / √
/ Reasons for this conclusion:
SEC “Don Bosko” has a continuous approach towards the effective assurance of quality for the achievements of the candidates (trainees)
· Candidate portfolios,
· Documentation stored and maintained,
· Protocol book and,
· Archive.
4. AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO CERTIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION QUALITY MANAGEMENT.
Not met at all
Partially met
Largely met
Fully met / √
/ Reasons for this conclusion:
SEC “Don Bosko” pays a particular attention to the process of certification of candidates, where the Certificate takes an important place which is clear about the competence achieved by the candidate, and contains proper description on the sheet which is attached to the certificate.
5. SUITABLE AND EFFECTIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT REGARDING ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS, INTERNAL VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION.
Not met at all
Partially met
Largely met / √
Fully met
/ Reasons for this conclusion:
SEC “Don Bosko” dedicates the deserved importance to professional enhancement of the staff through various trainings in different periods.
Based on additional training needs, management takes care of bringing national and international experts for enhancement of the professional staff capacities.
There are cases when the professional staff conducts study visits in different institutions abroad.
6. SUITABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ASSESSMENT OF CANDIDATES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
Not met at all
Partially met
Largely met
Fully met / √
/ Reasons for this conclusion:
Develops and accomplishes individual training plans for persons with special needs. At the same time the infrastructure is very good for access into areas of SEC “Don Bosko” for candidates with special needs.
7. suitable policies and procedures for monitoring provision of equal opportunities and fair selection.
Not met at all
Partially met
Largely met
Fully met / √
/ Reasons for this conclusion:
SEC “Don Bosko” is open to all, without distinction. A series of projects are evidence for that:
· For the vulnerable people,
· Multiethnic,
· Multi-cultural
· For unemployed etc.
8. PREPARATIONS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION TO CANDIDATES EXCEPT THOSE ATTENDING SPECIFIC LEARNING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS FROM NON-FORMAL AND INFORMAL EDUCATION.
Not met at all
Partially met
Largely met
Fully met / √
/ Reasons for this conclusion:
No such cases have been identified.
Panel estimates that based on the provided documentation it meets the criteria for accreditation.
9. SYSTEMS FOR RECOGNITION AND TRANSFER OF CREDITS ACHIEVED BY CANDIDATES AND ENABLING THEIR TRANSFER.
Not met at all
Partially met
Largely met / √
Fully met
/ Reasons for this conclusion:
Till now it is possible to make transfer from RVTC (Regional Vocational Training Centre) because there is a unified program. But they are rare cases.
10. EVIDENCE FOR ENSURING STORING ASSESSMENT RESULTS IN A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.
Not met at all
Partially met
Largely met
Fully met / √
/ Reasons for this conclusion:
SEC “Don Bosko” meets all the applicable legal conditions for a safe and healthy environment.