Common use of Preventative Actions Clause in Contracts

Preventative Actions. On a practical level, a strong trainer-learner relationship can help to provide early warning of potential risks of academic misconduct. Therefore, Qualtec strives for open and supportive relationships between trainers and learners to help prevent the risk of academic misconduct. Preventative measures include: ▪ Learner supports - include guidance on the risks of academic misconduct and how learners may avoid plagiarism. Examples include: guidance from trainers during induction; explanation to learners what constitutes Plagiarism. ▪ Use of formative assessment – this helps learners to develop research and academic writing skills, with constructive feedback from trainers to support these skills and identify potential risks (e.g. failing to adequately reference materials). ▪ Assessment design - aim to develop materials and assessment instruments that are the less susceptible to cheating methods. ▪ Exam supervision and administration – monitor invigilation experiences and remain vigilant in monitoring the risk of cheating. ▪ Governance via the Academic Board should take a proactive approach to the risk of academic misconduct, reviewing feedback from trainers and assessors and providing guidance to trainers and administrators. ▪ Support for trainers and assessors – use of CPD training and practical workshops. ▪ Using technology tools (e.g. Turnitin) - helps to detect plagiarism/use of AI plus provide training for staff on how to interpret the results of these interventions. ▪ Raising learners’ awareness of the sanctions for academic misconduct and maintaining records of such cases to assist in prevention. The Academic Board will work closely with the Head of Training & Quality in maintaining and updating the Risk Register in relation to academic misconduct risks. Learners are required to sign a Plagiarism declaration when submitting assignments through the VLE.

Preventative Actions. On a practical level, a strong trainer-learner relationship can help to provide early warning of potential risks of academic misconduct. Therefore, Qualtec strives for open and supportive relationships between trainers and learners to help prevent the risk of academic misconduct. Preventative measures include: ▪ Learner supports - include guidance on the risks of academic misconduct and how learners may avoid plagiarism. Examples include: include guidance from trainers during induction; explanation study and academic writing skills to help support learners what constitutes Plagiarismin getting to grips with their training course; Harvard referencing skills, etc. ▪ Use of formative assessment – this helps learners to develop research and academic writing skills, with constructive feedback from trainers to support these skills and identify potential risks (e.g. e.g., failing to adequately reference materials). ▪ Assessment design - aim to develop materials and assessment instruments that are the less susceptible to cheating methods. ▪ Exam supervision and administration – monitor invigilation experiences and remain vigilant in monitoring the risk of cheating. ▪ Governance via the Academic Board should take a proactive approach to the risk of academic misconduct, reviewing feedback from trainers and assessors and providing guidance to trainers and administrators. ▪ Support for trainers and assessors – use of CPD training and practical workshops. ▪ Using technology tools (e.g. e.g., Turnitin) - helps to detect plagiarism/use of AI plagiarism plus provide training for staff on how to interpret the results of these interventions. ▪ Raising learners’ awareness of the sanctions for academic misconduct and maintaining records of such cases to assist in prevention. The Academic Board will work closely with the Head of Training & Quality in maintaining and updating the Risk Register in relation to academic misconduct risks. Learners are required to sign a Plagiarism declaration when submitting assignments through the VLE.