Ecordia & Train to Gain

Ecordia is utilised by thousands of candidates on Train to Gain courses. It is the de facto online system for centres deliverying Train to Gain awards.

You can deliver online NVQ-only provision along with mangaging & tracking Skills for Life events.

• Users can record contact time for audit purposes. 
• Share and store learning materials to help candidates achieve guided learning hours.
• Increase Employer Engagement – employers and workplace managers can have online
access to different aspects of Ecordia including learner progress information.  
• Mentor Role - centres and workplaces can also have a more enhanced 'mentor' role –
to assist with such actions as confirmation of learner performance. 
• Widen-participation by removing geographical barriers
• Reduce course lengths
• Increase achievement rates and improve timely achievement
• Online data link direct to the LSC - The Learning Skills Council.

Eleanor Langridge - Managing Director, Revolutions Training

“We have used e‐assessment systems for five years previously and during that time have developed considerable experience. A number of different providers have appeared in the market in recent years and we have evaluated each one and always found them to be lacking in the flexibility and reliability we required.

When we tested Ecordia however, we were delighted to find a product that could be adapted to our established way of working as well as offering us the improvements, flexibility and reliability we were looking for. Assessors find the system easy to navigate and it provides the quality and audit rigour we require as a high quality Train-to-Gain NVQ centre.

Ecordia’s customer service is excellent with any queries being dealt with in an efficient and timely way. They also ensure we know about changes, which may affect us, early enough for us to factor these into our work plans. Both of these demonstrate their understanding of our need to continue our business activities with minimal disruption. We have had no hesitation in recommending Ecordia to others, particularly for Train to Gain, they are such nice people to do business with and really put you, the customer, first!”.

Rita Owen ‐ Managing Director, RTS Training

“When looking for an e-assessment / e-portfolio provider I asked my candidates and assessors what they thought was most important. The answer to this was responsive & reliable support for the system. On looking at many systems, Ecordia ticked all the boxes for what we need and our Train to Gain provision.. At first I was the only person using it and I soon found the benefits to be real and tangible. The support team were are there to help with any advice - which was usually my error anyway!

Now two years down the line all my assessors use the system. For those candidates that are not very motivated I am now using voice-recorders to gain evidence. And once the candidates’ see online their percentage progress rise and rise, it spurs them on! As Centre Quality Assurance Co‐ordinator I can also see at a glance who is achieving and who is not - and the quality of work being produced, which helps in standardisation meetings. I cannot fault the superb support team. I email them with any questions or problems and they respond immediately. I would recommend Ecordia to any company looking for an excellent e‐assessment system”.

Ecordia's Features: Click Here To See More Detail.

• Any portfolio or vocation-based training can be used with Ecordia
• Ecordia was developed with the most up-to-date functionality.
• On-going & continued development is focused on both the Governent's e-strategy and customer feedback.
• Ecordia is intuitive to use. It really is easy and simple.
• No additional scheme-approval needed to run Ecordia.
• No major system-training. No software required, just the Internet.
• Increased candidate achievement and assessment progress.
• Ecordia caters for apprenticeship & advanced apprenticeship programs in any area of learning.
• Ready-to-use roles for all people involved in NVQ process.
• More effective management control. Fully-auditable process.
• Increased efficiency & productivity from assessors - increased candidate to assessor ratios.
• Costs are reduced (up to 90% reduction in assessor expenses) and time is saved.
• Increases access to assessment - widen participation.
• IVs can conduct remote sampling & verification.
• Less requirement for EV visits on site. Ecordia provides EV data for monitoring visits.
• Streamline processes with your awarding-body.

Transparency & Control for Train to Gain

• Access portfolios at anytime and anywhere.
• Pre-prioritised reporting. Ability to monitor candidate progress based on company, assessor, verifier or learning support manager.
• Develop closer relationships with third-party companies by making reports available - such as your client companies, inspectors & funding bodies.
• Identify learner skill gaps and increase responsiveness of your delivery and support.
• Meeting requirements for 'measuring success'.
• Further benefits include streamlining completion-based billing, for funding if required.

Improved efficiency and productivity for Train to Gain

Ecordia transforms the way centres deliver their training. Data is stored centrally and everyone works in the same space. Paperwork is reduced and the workflow streamlined. On the front-line of training, unnecessary meetings will be minimised. Candidates will get timely assessment feedback and managers have instant access to reports. All this is aided by quick and easy communications through an internal messaging system.

The results are a substantial increase in candidate progress, assessor motivation and productivity and increased learner numbers. In conjunction with this you will have higher standards of service & delivery along with increased profit margin, whilst enhancing your existing quality assurance process.