Qualification Framework (QF) Training Courses

Stage 2 Training Courses

Stage 2 of the CTSI Qualification Framework (QF)

 

Each of these training units are to prepare delegates for the QF examinations.

On successful completion of all units under Stage 2 of the QF, candidates will be awarded:
The Trading Standards Practitioner Diploma (TSPD)

These training courses each consist of a minimum of 2 contact days with your trainer, online distance learning via the student learning management system (LMS), a revision day and virtual teletutorials with your trainer.

Unit 4: Weights & Measures Training 

This unit will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the legal metrology framework in the UK (and how it interacts with the EU). You will learn about the legal requirements for the principles of measurement of mass, length, volume follow and density. You will learn how to examine and test equipment and apply your regulatory powers and take appropriate enforcement action when errors are identified.

 

Unit 4: Weights and Measures Practical and Oral Training

This training is aimed at students undertaking the weights and measures unit and will provide an understanding of the equipment that you may be tested on as well as the exam process associated with the practical and oral exams

 

Unit 4: Feed Training

This unit will provide you with the knowledge and key understanding of the application of feed law. You will learn about the legal requirements in relation to food standards, including formal sampling, their application to food. Additionally, you will learn about how food affects health and well-being.

 

Unit 4: Feed Oral Training

The day is centred on preparation for the feed oral examination. The tutor will go through the expectations of the examiner and with case scenarios will prepare candidates on what is expected of them in order to successfully pass the examination. The day will also assist in preparation for the written examination and the practical application of the law.

 

Unit 4: Food Training

This unit will provide you with an understanding and knowledge of the legal requirements in relation to food standards including formal sampling, their application to food. You will also learn how food affects health and well-being.

 

Unit 4: Food Oral Training

The day is preparation for the Food Oral examination. There will be an initial presentation outlining what the candidates can expect from the exam. This will be followed by individual mock examinations, given by the trainer, to allow the candidates some experience of exam conditions.

 

Unit 4: Product Safety Training

This unit will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of product safety legislation and how it structures and facilitates the role of market surveillance operations and strategies to ensure the safety of consumer goods in the market.

 

Unit 5: Investigations Training

This unit will provide you with the knowledge of key investigative practices; principles; processes and legal controls on conducting an investigation into a breach of legislation. Regardless of whether or not it is criminal or civil in nature. You will gain an understanding of the criminal and civil legislative mechanisms and controls, to allow for effective enforcement and regulation. You will also learn in detail the procedural framework for investigation and evidence gathering.

 

Unit 6: Regulating Markets Training

This unit will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the procedures and processes which market surveillance officers use to regulate the market in goods.

 

For more information on the Stage including access to the unit syllabi please check the Stage 2 tab on the resources area: INTRO TO UNIT

Stage 2 Course Training Information:

Training Unit	Cohort	Introduction	Contact Days	Teletutorial 1	Contact days    3-4	Teletutorial 2	Revision Day	Venue	member fee & Link to book	non member fee & link to book
UNIT 4: WEIGHTS & MEASURES	1	14 Sept 23 @ 12:00	24-25 Oct '23	30 Nov 23 @ 10am	7 - 8 Feb '24	19 Mar '24 @ 10am	18 Apr '24	Virtual	CLOSED	CLOSED
UNIT 4: WEIGHTS & MEASURES	2	7 Sept 23 @ 10am	17-18 Oct '23	6 Dec 23 @ 10am	16 -17 Jan '24	5 Mar '24 @ 10am	9 April '24	CTSI Head office, Essex	CLOSED	CLOSED
UNIT 4: WEIGHTS & MEASURES	3	14 Sept 23 @ 10:00	27-28 Sept '23	5 Dec 23 @ 10am	24 - 25 Jan '24	14 Mar '24 @ 10am	17 April '24	Preston	CLOSED	CLOSED
UNIT 4: WEIGHTS & MEASURES	4	26 Sept 23 @ 12pm	30-31 Oct '23	30 Nov @ 12pm	22 - 23 Jan '24	8 Mar '24 @ 12pm	8 April '24	Scotland	CLOSED	CLOSED
Maths for metrologists	1	14 Sept 23 10-11am	25 Oct '23					Virtual	CLOSED	CLOSED
Maths for metrologists	2	14 Sept 23 10-11am	26 Oct'23					Virtual	CLOSED	CLOSED
UNIT 4: WEIGHTS & MEASURES PRACTICAL AND ORAL	1	17 Nov 23 10-11am	22-25 Jan 24					Cardiff City Hall, Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff, CF10 3ND​	CLOSED	CLOSED
UNIT 4: WEIGHTS & MEASURES PRACTICAL AND ORAL	2	10-11am	29 Jan-1 Feb 24					Cardiff City Hall, Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff, CF10 3ND​	CLOSED	CLOSED
UNIT 4: WEIGHTS & MEASURES PRACTICAL AND ORAL	3	10-11am	5 Feb-8 Feb 24					Cardiff City Hall, Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff, CF10 3ND​	CLOSED	CLOSED
UNIT 4: WEIGHTS & MEASURES PRACTICAL AND ORAL (Scotland)	4	9 January 2024 12;00	29 Jan - 1 Feb 2024					Scotland	FULLY BOOKED	CLOSED
										CLOSED
UNIT 4: FOOD	1	5 Sept @ 10am	3 & 4 Oct '23	8 Nov '23 @ 10am		16 Feb '24 @10am	2 Apr '24	Preston	CLOSED	CLOSED
UNIT 4: FOOD ORAL	1	TBC	20 Mar '24					Preston	CLOSED	CLOSED
UNIT 4: FEED	1	21 Sept 10am	6 & 9 Nov 23	15 Jan 24 @ 9am		11 Mar 24 @ 9am	9-Apr-24	virtual	CLOSED	CLOSED
UNIT 4: FEED ORAL	1	5 Feb 24 10am	18 Mar 24					virtual	CLOSED	CLOSED
UNIT 4: PRODUCT SAFETY	1	20 Sept 11am	12-13 Oct 23	10 Jan 24 @ 10am		13 Mar 24 @ 10am	12-Apr-24 - updated	LANCASHIRE	CLOSED	CLOSED
UNIT 5: INVESTIGATIONS	1	11 Sept 2023 @ 10am	13-14 Nov 23	15 Jan 24 @ 10am		11 Mar 24 @ 10am	15-Apr-24	virtual	CLOSED	CLOSED
UNIT 5: INVESTIGATIONS	2	11 Sept 2023 @ 3pm	16-17 Nov 23	15 Jan 24 @ 2pm		11 Mar 24 @ 2pm	16-Apr-24	virtual	CLOSED	CLOSED
UNIT 6: REGULATING MARKETS	1	13 Sept 23 @ 1pm	20-21 Nov 23	16 Jan 24 @ 1pm		19 Feb 24 @ 1pm	22-Apr-24	virtual	CLOSED	CLOSED
UNIT 6: REGULATING MARKETS	2	13 Sept 23 @ 1pm	22-23 Nov 23	16 Jan 24 @ 1pm		19 Feb 24 @ 1pm	23-Apr-24	virtual	CLOSED	CLOSED

Training Course Fees:

Member: £185 - 855+vat

Non-Member: £202 - 895+vat

Times above are an indication and are subject to change. Confirmation of for each course, once booked, will be given with your joining instructions.

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