UVAC CMDA Knowledge Network

The University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) was formed in 1999 as a not-for-profit representative and support organisation by the HE sector and is run by the HE sector for the HE sector.  We provide an independent voice for our members on matters relating to technical and professional higher level learning including higher and degree apprenticeship. Our mission is to champion higher level vocational learning and  exists to support Higher Education Institutions  play a full role in the delivery of skills, apprenticeship, technical education and professional education provision.UVAC has a membership of approximately 90, including universities of all types, sizes and mission groups, higher education institutions, awarding and professional bodies, tech ed businesses and individuals.We believe in:The importance of meeting the higher vocational learning needs of individuals and employersThe validity of work-based routes into practical, work-applied higher education – with no artificial barriersThe value of experiential and reflective learningThe value of work-based and work-related higher education learningOur activities:We work with our members and others to influence the quality and value of higher vocational learningWe research, provide information and organise events to support our aimsWe support the recognition of prior learning and the national application of credit and transfer between educational institutionsWe work with educational institutions, employers, governments and national agencies to enhance graduate employability and progressionThe UVAC agendais of greater significance to the HE sector than any time in the last twenty years.

University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC)

UVAC members/practitioners makeup this network from over 20 Higher Education Institutions who are passionate about the quality of the CMDA.

Aston University

This is the UVAC CMDA Knowledge Network taking place the day before the UVAC Conference in Birmingham (6/11/24). The agenda will be confirmed nearer the time. Conference details: https://uvac.ac.uk/spotlight-on-breakout-workshops-at-uvacs-2024-national-conference/ The CMDA DAKN has been running over the last couple of years and during 23/24 has grown as a community of practice. Face to face and on-line events for this network have been undertaken and hosted by UVAC members across different geographical locations. The CMDA DAKN currently is made up of UVAC members/practitioners from over 20 different Higher Education Institutions who are passionate about the quality, development, and impact of the CMDA for learners, employers, and wider skills agenda. The CMDA continues to be supported and developed by UVAC members at both the Open University, Nottingham Trent University and University of Central Lancashire and facilitated by the support of a UVAC Associate. More recent work has seen the knowledge network undertake sharing of best practice, research and currently working on the collation of impact of the CMDA across the Institutions in support of the review of the CMDA occupational standard. Please register and highlight any dietary requirements for the network event. Focus for this event will be discussions andof Integrated EPA and other relvant updates for the CMDA and across the sector. The event is kindly being hosted by Aston University and faciltation and delivery supported by Nottingham Trent University and Open University. Venue details are alos below: Aston University, Aston St, Birmingham, B4 7ET- Main Buliding (Number 1 on map)Room MB408 (reception will confirm)On arrival - report to reception (Let security know that you are visiting for the day tobe let through to report to reception). https://www.aston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/Campus-map-2023.pdf Parking is available on Carpark 5Post Code, B7 4BNPay by Just Park app,Phone: 01453 488 020.Use Location Number: 302198 Or the nearest public car park is at Millennium Point about 5 minutes walk: <a href="https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_record/6674/millennium_point_multi-storey_car_park" title="https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_record/6674/millennium_point_multi-storey_car_park" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_record/6674/millennium_point_multi-storey_car_park</a>

Agenda

UVAC - CMDA Knowledge Network

Untitled agenda

CMDA Knowledge Network

Coffee and registration

UVAC Update

UVAC - State of the Nation

CMDA Trailblazer Group Update - Q&A

Coffee Break

Overview and implications of EPA - Network Discussion

Lunch and Networking 

CMDA - Integration of EPA Network group work

Network Feedback

Plenary and Next Steps

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