Conferences / Events
Conferences
ABC Awards will be exhibiting at the following conferences and exhibitions
SSAT Languages Conference
7 & 8 October 2010
The Belfry, Birmingham
SSAT Technology Specialism Conference
12 & 13 October
Radison SAS Hotel, Manchester Airport
The Languages Show
15-17 October 2010
Earls Court, London
Skillsmart Retail Rising Stars Awards 2010
ABC Awards will once again be co-sponsoring Skillsmart Retail's Rising Star Awards. The judges will be looking for those individuals demonstrating outstanding talent, aptitude and initiative in their retail roles.
For more information visit the Retail Week Rising Stars web page.
ABC Events
Fashion & Textiles Update Events (July 2009) - Event Report
The Fashion & Textiles Update Events were held in July at two locations - ABC Awards (ABC) Nottingham Office and the Fashion & Textiles Museum, London.
Summary of event evaluationsPosted 4.8.09
Motor Vehicle Studies Roadshows (March 2009) - Event Report
The Motor Vehicle Road Shows were held in March at two locations – ABC Awards (ABC) Nottingham Office and East Berkshire College, Langley. Their purpose was to give new and existing providers of the qualifications the opportunity to explore, discuss and receive key information from subject specialists and have the opportunity to network and share best practice with industry colleagues.
The ABC Motor Vehicle qualifications were redeveloped and restructured for the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) for delivery in September 2008 and an overview of the qualification and main changes were provided by the Qualification Specialist at the events. Other speakers included case studies by existing providers and representatives from the Sector Skills Council (SSC), IMI, provided updates on the key activities taking place within the sector.
Continued - Motor Vehicle Studies Event Report
ABC Moderator and Examiner Meetings
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Sector Skills Council Events
Skillsmart Retail Continuing Professional Development Workshops 2010
Skillsmart Retail are holding Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshops, which feature three new topics for 2010:
1. Use of technology in retail assessment
2. Effective delivery of the Technical Certificate
3. Developing skills in retail coaching and mentoring
Workshops will be held in Manchester, London, Birmingham and Sheffield and places can now be reserved at a cost of £150.00 +VAT per attendee.
Delivered exclusively by the National Skills Academy for Retail, the CPD workshops are extremely popular and places sell out fast. As such, please see the Skillsmart Event Brochure for full details and dates and get your reservations in as soon as possible.
Skillsmart CPD event booking form.




