Evidence for Additional Vocational Qualification Approval
Institution name KHDA Permit number
Mount Institute of Business Development 630585
Type of Qualification:
✔ International Vocational Qualification
National Qualification Centre (NQC) Qualification
Other (please specify)
Qualification Details
Qualification Title (Including level, if applicable) Discipline
OTHM Level 2 to Level 7 Business and Finance
Qualification Level Qualification Framework
Level 7 Regulated Qualification Framework
Qualification Code (if applicable) Awarding/ Certification Organisation
OTHM
Total Credits Guided Learning Hours Total Qualification Time (Hours)
120
Qualification Delivery
Language of Delivery Type of Delivery Mode of Delivery
English Blended/Hybrid Block-Time
Duration of Delivery (Hours) Place of Delivery
Qualification Specification
Please submit complete documentations of Qualification Specification as published by the awarding/ certification organisation.
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Standard B1: Qualification Regulatory Status
The vocational qualification is regulated by a recognised organisation of good standing.
Ref. Criteria Please Confirm Evidence Reference
B1.1 The qualification is regulated/ accredited by a recongnised regulatory accreditation
Yes
entity.
B1.2 The qualification is levelled based on a recognised Qualifications Framework (if
Yes
applicable).
B1.3 The qualification is awarded by recognised national or international
Yes
awarding/certification organisation.
B1.4 The institution has Qualification Approval from the awarding/ certification
Yes
organisation.
B1.5 The institution has obtained approval from Dubai concerned entities for offering
Yes
specific vocational activities (if applicable).
B1.6 The international awarding /certification organisation of the qualification:
Yes
a) is a recognised and approved awarding /certification organisation in the
country of origin
b) is recognised and approved by KHDA
c) has an approved regulator in the country of origin
d) signed an agreement with KHDA
e) is responsible for the quality assurance of their qualifications
f) is responsible for certification of their qualifications
g) maintains a register of learners and graduates for their qualifications
h) is an academic or professional or specialist educational organisations
i) does not have any conflict-of-interest issues such as delivering training or
owning training organisations
j) does not have any legal or regulatory issues in the country of origin or any
other country
k) is not a university, a college or a training organisation
l) is not a self-approved awarding /certification organisation
B1.7 The national awarding /certification organisation of the qualification:
NA
a) is an approved awarding /certification organisation in Dubai
b) signed an agreement with KHDA
c) is responsible for the quality assurance of their qualifications
d) is responsible for certification of their qualifications
e) maintains a register of learners and graduates for their qualifications.
f) is an academic or professional or specialist educational organisations.
g) does not have any conflict-of-interest issues such as delivering training or
owning training organisations
h) does not have any legal or regulatory issues in Dubai
i) is not a university, a college or a training organisation
j) is not a self-approved awarding /certification organisation
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Ref. Criteria Please Confirm Evidence Reference
B1.8 The institution has a process in place to:
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a) notify KHDA of any changes in the conditions or status of the awarding
/certification organisation approval
b) maintain approval status from the awarding /certification organisation
B1.9 The awarding /certification organisation is:
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a) an industry association
b) a professional body
c) a designated awarding organisation
d) a commercial organisation
e) a chamber of commerce and industry
f) a designated governmental or non-governmental organisation
g) a United Nation organisation
B1.10 The institution has a policy in place to implement all actions directed by KHDA in Please select
the event of withdrawal of the approval for the qualification
B1.11 The institution has a policy in place to renew the KHDA approval for the
Please select
qualification before its expiry date.
If No, please specify what actions you have planned and when you anticipate being able to meet the relevant criterion
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Standard B2: Resources for Qualification
The institution has sufficient resources to undertake the delivery of the qualification effectively and efficiently.
Ref. Criteria Please Confirm Evidence Reference
B2.1 The institution has allocated sufficient resources to recruit qualified staff to deliver
Yes
and assess the qualifications and provide support to the learners.
B2.2 The institution has identified appropriately qualified and competent Trainers for
Yes
delivery of the qualification.
B2.3 The institution has identified appropriately qualified and competent Assessors for
Yes
assessment of the qualification.
B2.4 The institution has identified appropriately qualified and competent Internal
Yes
Verifiers for the qualification.
B2.5 The institution has a policy in place to provide professional development for
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assessors and internal verifiers in line with the qualification needs.
B2.6 The institution has a policy in place to provide the Trainers, Assessors and Internal
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Verifiers with sufficient time, resources and authority to perform their roles and
responsibilities effectively.
B2.7 The institution has allocated the necessary financial, technical and physical
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resources required to support the delivery and assessment of the qualifications.
B2.8 The institution has the financial resource in place to successfully deliver and assess
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the qualification, and to notify KHDA on a timely basis of any changes to the
institution financial status which may affect delivery and assessment of the
qualification
B2.9 The institution is fully compliant with all Health and Safety regulations relevant to
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the qualification.
If No, please specify what actions you have planned and when you anticipate being able to meet the relevant criterion
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Standard B3: Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The institution plans, delivers, assess the vocational qualification in a relevant, effective and standardised manner.
Ref. Criteria Please Confirm Evidence Reference
B3.1 The institution has a system in place to ensure that information, advice and Students Handbook
Yes
guidance about the qualification and assessment, including the policies and Staff Handbook
procedure, are provided to learners and staff.
B3.2 Roles and responsibilities of all staff involved in delivery and assessment of the
Please select
qualification are clearly stated and understood.
B3.3 The institution has a procedure in place to deliver the qualification to the standards
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specified by the awarding/ certification organisation.
B3.4 The institution has procedures in place to ensure effective communication between
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all staff involved in the delivery and assessment of the qualification.
B3.5 The institution has appropriate system in place to ensure effective delivery and
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assessment of the qualification (e.g., delivery plan, assessment plan, IV plan).
B3.6 The institution has a policy in place detailing how to prevent and investigate
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incidents of malpractice and maladministration.
B3.7 The institution allocates sufficient teaching and assessment time to ensure
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effective and efficient delivery of the qualification.
B3.8 The learning materials, such as notes, software, lab sheets, used for teaching the
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qualification are fit for purpose and updated regularly.
B3.9 The institution has a procedure in place to review the progress of learners at
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regular intervals.
B3.10 The institution has a procedure in place to ensure that the learner assessment
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tools are suited to the qualification and learners receive appropriate and regular
guidance and support for quality and improvement.
B3.11 The institution has systems and resources in place to provide inclusive and diverse
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learning environment.
B3.12 The institution has a procedure in place to ensure that the assessment outcomes
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are monitored and evaluated, and action plans are implemented.
B3.13 The institution has procedure in place to enhance industry involvement and work-
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based learning in the delivery of the qualification.
If No, please specify what actions you have planned and when you anticipate being able to meet the relevant criterion
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Standard B4: Quality Assurance of Qualification
The institution has a robust internal and external quality assurance systems and procedures to ensure consistency of the quality of graduates.
Ref. Criteria Please Confirm Evidence Reference
B4.1 The institution has a system in place to:
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a) ensure meeting all the requirements of the qualification specifications,
processes and procedures which support its quality assurance activities.
b) adhere to the conditions of approval from the awarding /certification
organisation and KHDA.
c) adhere to the quality assurance requirements from the awarding
/certification organisation
d) document the internal and external quality assurance procedures and
activities
e) ensure that the verification and quality assurance documents are secure and
readily available for internal and external audits.
f) ensure regular external verification of the qualification.
g) ensure that all trainers are appropriately qualified to deliver the qualification
h) ensure that assessors are appropriately qualified to assess the qualification
i) ensure that all internal verifiers are appropriately qualified to verify
assessment briefs and decision.
j) ensure that all recommendations and actions identified by the quality
assurance process are implemented within the appropriate timeframe.
B4.2 The institution has a system to ensure that:
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a) the quality assurance activities meet the requirements of the awarding/
certification organisation and ensure valid, reliable and consistent assessment.
b) Assessment and Internal Verification records and learner progress are
recorded and tracked for the qualification.
B4.3 The institution has an effective Internal Verification strategy for the qualification to:
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a) sample, monitor and standardise assessment briefs, decisions and processes
b) develop and support assessors in line with the qualification requirements
c) ensure quality and consistency of assessment requirements
If No, please specify what actions you have planned and when you anticipate being able to meet the relevant criterion
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Standard B5: Certification of Qualification
The institution has effective system to register learners and claim for certificates for the vocational qualification.
Ref. Criteria Please Confirm Evidence Reference
B5.1 The institution has a system in place to ensure accurate and timely registration
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and certification of learners for the qualification with the awarding /certification
organisation and KHDA.
B5.2 The institution has appropriate administrative systems in place to track the
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progress and achievements of learners.
B5.3 The institution has clear process and procedure in place to ensure that the
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learners’ certificates are issued by the awarding/ certification organisation.
If No, please specify what actions you have planned and when you anticipate being able to meet the relevant criterion
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Standard B6: Review and Evaluation of Qualification
The institution has an effective monitoring system in place to review, evaluate and improve the delivery and assessment of the qualification.
Ref. Criteria Please Confirm Evidence Reference
B6.1 The institution has a system in place to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of
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qualification provision
B6.2 The institution has a system in place to monitor the quality, consistency and
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integrity of assessment practises for qualification.
B6.3 The institution has an effective monitoring system in place to evaluate the
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qualification delivery and assessment.
B6.4 The institution has process and procedure in place for reviewing and updating the
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learning materials.
B6.5 The institution has a system in place to ensure that the quality of qualification
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implementation is systematically evaluated and improved.
B6.6 The institution has a system in place to ensure that the qualification delivery is
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systematically monitored and reviewed so that it continues to satisfy KHDA and
awarding/ certification organisation standards and industry requirements.
B6.7 The institution has a system in place to ensure that actions identified during the
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internal and external verification are implemented accordingly
B6.8 The internal quality assurance process is reviewed regularly and improvements are
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implemented accordingly.
B6.9 The institution has a system for self-evaluation and continuous improvement of its
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practises and implementation for the qualification.
B6.10 The institution has a procedure for gathering information and feedback from
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learners, employers and others to inform the review of future qualification
development activity.
B6.11 The institution has a system in place to collect necessary data about employability,
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completion rates, success rates, attrition rates and other similar data.
B6.12 The institution has a system in place for benchmarking itself against other
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institutions delivering similar qualifications.
If No, please specify what actions you have planned and when you anticipate being able to meet the relevant criterion
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Declaration
I hereby confirm that:
• the information provided in this form is true, complete and accurate.
• I am authorised to sign and submit this document on behalf of the institution.
Name of of the key contact person
David Ebenezer
Signature of the key contact person Date
Evidence for Vocational Qualification Approval-
TVET- V2-12 September 2022
