A key tenant of quality is that teaching, learning capabilities are enhanced, and a culture of continuous improvement and organisational learning is promoted such that all stakeholders have confidence in the quality and relevance of Kerry ETB programmes.
Kerry ETB has been appointed by specific consortia to act as the provider to deliver new Apprenticeship Programmes:
Kerry ETB will work with employers through the relevant Consortium Steering Group to ensure that the Apprenticeship Programme offers a valuable educational experience to apprenticeships consistent with the occupational profile, in compliance with the agreed QQI standards and criteria set out per each of the respective programmes.
FET provision is planned on the basis of client and labour market needs. Kerry ETB intends to strengthen this process by focusing on improving employer engagement and increasing FET initiated new apprenticeships/traineeships and other forms of work-based learning and improving existing relevant FET provision to deliver high employment outcomes.
Kerry ETB has articulated particular commitments to Stakeholder Engagement in its Kerry ETB Strategy Statement 2023 – 2027.
Goal 3 focuses on opportunities for organisational synergies and in particular on creating more opportunities to engage with all our stakeholders to better understand their needs and address specific requirements and expectations.
Goal 4 focuses on Kerry ETB being a leader in education and training provision with a particular focus on building strong relationships with employers and local Gaeltacht communities.
These are underpinned by the six essential themes:
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- Adaptive Leadership
- Creativity
- Economic Efficiency
- Proactiveness
- Strong Governance
- Sustainable Practices
QA governance structures (specifically the FET Quality Council) bring into effect the close involvement of industry and staff representatives. Learners attend all FET Quality Council meetings to share their perspectives. Learners are also surveyed annually and the results of this are reviewed through QA governance structures and contribute to continuous improvements.
