Who we are (back)

VTCT is a Government approved Awarding Body offering National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and other vocationally related qualifications (VRQs). VTCT has been in existence for over forty years and has been at the forefront of developing the vocational system of qualifications in the United Kingdom.

With a head office in Eastleigh, Hampshire, the company employs around forty staff and has a field force of over fifty external verifiers working on a contract basis.

VTCT is involved in many of the new initiatives being introduced into the education system, including the embedding of key skills, the move to functional skills and towards e-assessment. At the same time we are keeping abreast of developments in the Framework for Achievement and the introduction of the 14-19 Diplomas.

VTCT will continue to strengthen its presence in the vocational qualifications market in the United Kingdom, where qualifications from VTCT are offered at over 500 colleges of further education and private training centres. Further expansion into overseas markets is one of VTCT's next goals.

The management team

Chief Executive	Stephen Vickers
Director of Operations	Susan Brakewell
Director of Business Development	Nic Robinson
Deputy Director - Quality Assurance	Gary Mitchell
Assessment Manager	Andy Smith
e-projects Manager	Lesley Morris
Finance Manager	Stuart Ash
Human Resources, Training and Development Manager	Gemma Smith
Marketing and Customer Service Manager	Alan Harris
Chief Verifier	Heather Mole
Chief Verifier	Gerri Moore
Chief Verifier	Roger Ward

Mission Statement

We award world class qualifications that recognise world class skills

Core Values

As an educational charity providing services to learners and centres, our core values are:

1. Value for money: in all our products and services.
2. Exceptional customer service: through a professional informed manner.
3. Continuous improvement: embracing modern technologies and self-assessment process to optimise efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Responsiveness: by the incorporation of future developments in a flexible way.
5. Partnership: working closely with major stakeholders.

Vision

To be recognised as the leading awarding body in the UK for the quality of our service.

Strategic Aims

1. Maintain and protect our position as a major awarding body.
2. Increase our market share significantly.
3. Strengthen and extend our support activities.
4. Sustain a significant level of charitable giving activities.

Diversity Statement

Click here for the VTCT Diversity Statement