ALS awarded Matrix Standard accreditation

Leading training provider, ALS, has been accredited the Matrix Standard demonstrating the high quality of their Advice and Guidance (IAG) services (working on an impartial and free basis) while supporting learners to achieve their career potential.

Established in 2001, ALS designs and delivers a comprehensive range of training and development solutions, servicing both employers’ and employees’ individual training needs. Based at Ocean Park House on East Tyndall Street, ALS became part of the CAVC Group in 2016.

The matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and/or guidance (IAG), either as their sole purpose or as part of their service offering.

Roger Chapman, Head of the matrix Service for The Growth Company said:

“This is a fantastic achievement for ALS and I would like to congratulate the team on their success. We believe that at the heart of high-quality advice and support services are strong leadership, excellent service and a focus on continuous improvement, all underpinned by effective use of the resources available. The matrix Standard is designed to benchmark organisations against best practice in these areas. With their accreditation success, ALS is working to provide the best possible support to their clients.”

Commenting on the award, Helena Williams, Director at ALS, said: “We are delighted to yet again achieve the Matrix Standard which is an excellent quality benchmark and an independent assessment of the high quality information, advice and guidance service we offer our learners and clients"

For more information about the Matrix Standard please visit www.matrixStandard.com

For more information, please contact ALS on 029 2267 7020 or info@alstraining.org.uk

About the Matrix Standard

• The matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and/or guidance (IAG). Either as their sole purpose or as part of their service offering.
• Any organisation which manages, administers and delivers an information, advice and/or guidance service to support individuals in their choice of career, learning, work or life goals can become accredited to the matrix Standard. It does not matter whether the service or services are delivered face-to-face, through training, learning, remotely, or through a website.
• Organisations that have benefited from working with the Standard include Training Providers, Universities, Further/ Higher Education Colleges, Schools and Academies, Sole Traders, Next Step Providers, Voluntary and Community Organisations and Private Businesses.
• The matrix Standard is owned by the Department for Education and is managed by The Growth Company on their behalf