Laura Woodhall

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Cannock, England, United Kingdom

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Timeline
About me
Training and Apprenticeship Manager at Avensys UK Ltd
Education
- Anglia Ruskin University
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  FBDO, Dispensing Optician
Experience
- Dollond & Aitchison
  Aug 1995 - Dec 2010
  - Optical Practice Manager
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
  - Mobile Dispensing Optician
    Jan 2003 - Jan 2010
  - Optical Assistant
    Aug 1995 - Jan 2003
- Boots UK
  Aug 2007 - Jan 2021
  Lead Internal Quality Assurer and Assessor
  Fostered strong working relationships with quality team to develop and implement a robust IQA strategy. Arranged standardisation meetings to increase performance and development. Involved several Ofsted visits regarding assessment, IQA process, and standardisation processes. Optimised CAVA, IQA, and Lead IQA qualifications for team members.● Enhanced personal capabilities of assessors to keep standards through effective teaching, learning, and assessment observations (OTLA).● Gained 100% distinction grade for learners by re-structuring and delivering curriculum. Show less
- Freelance
  Nov 2015 - Jan 2023
  Achieve operational excellence by validating compliance to the National Occupational Standard. Prevail National standards by sampling of assessment and IQA decisions for qualifications across Health Service Sciences sector. Carry out detailed analysis to report clear targeted actions for support centres. Perform as an active subject matter expert to facilitate qualification development.● Reduced risks by supporting centres to deliver qualifications correctly and meet staffing needs for awarding organisation.● Forwarded clear and supportive feedback to executives for defining and implementing required transformations and improve quality of delivery offer. Show less
  - Associate Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) & End Point Assessor
    Apr 2019 - Jan 2023
  - Associate External Quality Assurer
    Nov 2015 - Jan 2023
- Avensys UK Ltd
  Apr 2021 - now
  - Training and Apprenticeship Manager
    Nov 2022 - now
  - Training Quality Manager
    Apr 2021 - Jan 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training
  NCFE
  Jun 2020
- Level 3 Award in Undertaking End-Point Assessment (RQF)
  Highfield
  Oct 2019
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Candidates Using a Range of Methods (A1)
  City & Guilds
  Jul 2007
- Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
  Pearson
  Aug 2014
- Level 4 Certificate in Leading Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF)
  Pearson
  Jul 2017
- Edexcel Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF)
  Pearson
  Nov 2018
Volunteer Experience
- Supported the set up of an optical lab in Ethiopia to provide vision correction to local people
  Issued by Vision Aid Overseas on Feb 2009
  Associated with Laura Woodhall
- Supplying dispensing skills to provide homeless people with vision correction
  Issued by Vision Care for Homeless People on Dec 2008
  Associated with Laura Woodhall