Quality Review of Further Education and Training (FET)

Aoife McCormack

A report prepared for QQI recognises quality FET provision in Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB). The report was published by QQI in May 2022.

“We are delighted to receive many commendations for our quality further education and training provision,” says the Director of FET, Owen O’Donnell. ‘We work hard to ensure that Kerry ETB courses meet the high-quality expectations of learners, and we now can warmly welcome the 20 commendations documented by QQI. This recognises the strong commitment to quality assurance in Kerry ETB that is consistent with the best quality models”.

The report, published by QQI on 30th May 2022, followed on from its review of quality assurance in Kerry ETB. The review focussed on the implementation and effectiveness of quality assurance procedures in Kerry ETB and was conducted in December 2021 by a six-person international review panel appointed by QQI.

During the review, the panel met with 158 staff, learners, employers and other partners to assess the effectiveness of Kerry ETB’s quality assurance processes. The report identified how Kerry ETB exhibits a strong quality culture and has established strong governance structures to support quality assurance across FET provision.

“The report also contained recommendations for Kerry ETB to implement in the future. This report has provided us with much encouragement to continue our quality work into the future and recognises the key role that staff in Kerry ETB play in supporting learners to achieve their potential,” added Aoife McCormack, QA Manager for Kerry ETB.

In response, Kerry ETB prepared an Action Plan for QQI outlining the steps Kerry ETB will take to continue to quality assure its FET provision into the future.