Cogent has developed a Qualifications Strategy for its Sector which has been held up as an exemplar by the Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA), and will be presented at a unique Vocational Reform Conference to be held on the 22 January at the QEII Centre in Westminster.

The keynote speech will be made by David Lammy MP, Minister for Skills, who will set out the Government’s vision on reforming the vocational system – which he has stated is a “once in a generation opportunity.”

Cogent representative and Director of Education and Qualifications, James Murdock will present on Cogent’s approach, together with Steve Westhead, Managing Director of Solutia UK Ltd and Cogent Board member, who will present the employer viewpoint on how this will work in industry via the Cogent “Gold Standard”.

Cogent’s strategy is resulting in a set of work-based qualifications that are fit for 21st Century businesses in the Cogent science-using sector. It’s a key part of a much bigger programme to reform the vocational qualifications system in the UK. 

The UKVQRP (UK Vocational Qualification Reform Programme) will revolutionise the qualifications framework and the way they are delivered and funded.