Summary

This policy expounds on the necessary points needed to understand the process of academic appeals. There will be particular situations when a student may have valid grounds to appeal against an academic decision or outcome. So, as part of its commitment to ensure that learners experience support from their acceptance to the completion of a course or programme, GTI would like to provide aid in resolving such issues as fairly and effectively as possible. Read More >>

Summary

GTI Training Institute treats all cases of suspected malpractice* very seriously and will investigate all suspected and reported incidents of possible malpractice. The purpose of this Policy is to set out how allegations of malpractice in relation to all GTI’s qualifications are dealt with. Read More >>

Policy Statement

• The purpose of this policy is to establish a fair, transparent, consistent, and timely procedural framework for admitting potential trainees into the programmes offered by GTI.
• GTI aims to ensure that the policy is inclusive, and that all applicants are given every opportunity to access the programmes best suited to their training needs, without fear of discrimination.
• GTI will ensure that selection of applicants is on merit, based on clear, pre-published selection criteria, with entry in order of application, if the programme is over-subscribed. Read More >>

Policy Statement

• The purpose of this policy is to ensure that GTI provides fair, effective, transparent, and consistent assessment of trainees, supporting learning progression and facilitating their career development.
• GTI moderates assessments to confirm that training outcomes and standards are measured appropriately and consistently.
• GTI recognises that assessment is an integral part of the training experience and central to the provision of quality of teaching and learning.
• GTI recognises that planning and organising, particularly the ability to manage oneself, are important aspects of employability skill development and these attributes are reflected by regular attendance and punctuality, as well as demonstrated through active participation in classroom activities. Read More >>

Summary

Attendance in class, participation and group work are an important means of learning and in many classes is essential to the training objectives of the course, problem and practical learning, learning success and reinforces the strategic mission of GTI.

Upon enrolling in a course or a programme at GTI learners must have taken into account work, family, religious and all other commitments and are able to attend all scheduled classes.

GTI recognises the significant subsidisation of fees, and that the investment learners and their sponsors make when a trainee enrols in a course and believes that, as a responsible institute, it has a duty of care to monitor attendance, and to act on non-attendance, so that learners can be supported to complete their programme of training. Attendance is a key component in trainee retention, progression, and achievement. Read More >>

Summary

The purpose of this policy is to maintain the staff, students, the public and the government confidence in the integrity and professionalism of Alghad institute outcomes, training, research, community service and any other services or facilities that constitute Alghad’s experience.

As a result, this policy is to reinforce that Alghad is a model of cooperation, excellence, creativity, achievement, honesty, and tolerance. Read More >>

Policy Statement

1.1 GTI aims to promote positive learning opportunities through all the qualifications and training that it offers. GTI is committed to providing a service that is:

• Positive and encouraging for the learner
• A pleasant experience
• Cost effective and efficient
• Open and informative
• Inclusive.

1.2 GTI welcomes feedback from both trainees and employers to help us to improve our services.

1.3 The purpose of this policy is to provide a clear process for the identification and resolution of concerns and complaints.

• Concerns are less serious or minor problems which are best resolved by informal direct contact with the person or people concerned.
• Complaints are more serious or significant problems which may require a formal process of resolution.

1.4 GTI is committed to dealing with concerns and complaints fairly and promptly. Read More >>

Summary

This policy demonstrates the AGhad Training Institute’s (GTI) commitment to compliance by developing and promoting a culture that values it across the training institute.

Learning Resource Policy

This policy demonstrates the AGhad Training Institute’s (GTI) commitment enhance the learning experience of its trainees through the provision of appropriate resources. Read More >>

Policy Statement

• The purpose of this policy is to ensure that programmes meet the needs of the target audience, both the needs of trainees and the needs of potential employers, both in the government and private sectors.
• The policy aims to establish rigorous processes to design new programmes to ensure that they meet the standards established by government agencies and the relevant professional occupational bodies, where applicable.
• The policy aims to ensure the continued relevance of programmes with changing sector needs, through a system of regular stakeholder evaluations as well as more extensive periodic programme review.
• GTI will ensure that programmes and their components are well-structured to scaffold learning development towards the achievement of the knowledge, skills and levels of understanding required by those working in the target industry sector. This will include both technical skills, as well as the twenty-firsts century (employability) skills that enable graduates of the programme to be employees of first choice. Read More >>

Summary

This Policy governs the awarding of course credits towards GTI qualifications or programmes. Credit accumulation is the process of gathering credit for learning towards the completion of a qualification or programme. Credit accumulation may occur within a programme of study, across an institution, and among institutions. Credit transfer refers to situations where awarding of credits goes beyond programmes or institutions. Credit accumulation and transfer are combined to facilitate lifelong learning and access to the workplace. Read More >>

Summary

This policy demonstrates the AGhad Training Institute’s (GTI) commitment to provide training services that caters to individual needs of learners. This reflects fair practice in provision of training qualifications. Read More >>

Summary

GTI is committed to pursuing high standards of health and safety management that are open, supportive and empowering, and responsive to the training work environment. Our objective is to comply with international standards in Health & Safety. GTI has expectation that all staff members, trainees, Trainers, and visitors to GTI accept their obligation toward ensuring high health and safety standards by taking reasonable care of themselves and all others who may be affected by their acts and omissions and comply with both local and internal policies and arrangements for safe working. Read More >>

Summary

GTI is committed to safeguarding and promoting a good human resource management culture emphasizing on providing equal opportunities, career improvement, education and training, compensations and assistances, accountability and encouragement. The GTI’s vision is “to become a centre of excellence in providing market driven training in Bahrain” that requires the support of quality human resource management practices to attract, appoint, develop, motivate & retain a highly skilled workforce within a supportive work environment. The aim of this policy is to ensure that the Human Resources practises at GTI are guided by its vision and in line with the requirement of the government laws and legislations for the governance of a human resources and Ministry of Labour whilst endeavouring to provide best possible practices to our employees. Read More >>

Policy Statement 

• The purpose of this policy is to provide a personalised and supportive learning environment in which trainees receive valuable learning experiences, achieve their full potential, and are thoroughly prepared for the world of work.
• GTI aims to support each learner to achieve success in the programme of study that they are enrolled in through early identification of, and response to, personal and academic issues which have the potential to adversely affect their academic achievement.
• GTI will put in place adequate institutional mechanisms to provide appropriate intervention and support strategies that will appropriately address the diversity of learner needs.
• This policy is intended to provide staff with information regarding their responsibilities in the identification of trainees who require additional support and to ensure appropriate interventions are implemented to support them to successfully complete their training. Read More >>

Summary

This policy outlines how the Al Ghad Training Institute (GTI) supports its trainees through their learning progress by provision of clear progression pathways between its programmes and courses. Learning progression at GTI is done through access to qualifications, recognition of prior learning (RPL) and/or credit award. GTI is committed to monitor the trainees  course progress and will implement interventions to provide support to all its trainees. Read More >>

Policy Statement

This policy demonstrates the AGhad Training Institute’s (GTI) commitment to enhance the learning experience of its trainees through the provision of appropriate resources. Read More >>

Summary

This Quality Assurance Manual describes GTI’s Quality Philosophy and how, through the Quality Assurance Model adopted, employees can contribute to GTI achieving its vision to be a center of excellence by providing market-driven training that is relevant and support and service functions that are appropriate to identified trainee needs. The information in this Quality Assurance Manual will also give our stakeholders confidence that GTI has in place a robust system of Quality Assurance.

In alignment with GTI’s market-driven and learner-centered approach to training, “Quality” is defined at GTI as “fit for purpose”. Quality is monitored through a Quality Monitoring policy (T/QA/001) and a Quality Assurance Team (QAT).

GTI’s Quality Assurance Model has two parts, firstly, an internal Quality Management System (QMS) comprising policies and procedures and, secondly, an Evaluation and Audit Cycle that maintains standards as well as leading to continuous improvement in keeping with GTI’s vision to become a center of excellence in training for Bahrain.

The QMS seeks to realize continuous improvement in all facets of GTI’s work through a culture of challenge and reflection. The company’s success does not simply rest on whether processes are followed: it is the result of each individual staff member’s effort and commitment. Quality is the responsibility of every staff member. Read More >>

Policy Statement

• The purpose of this policy is to ensure that informed decisions are made with respect to GTI’s operations by appropriately managing risks. The policy provides guidance on how to identify, avoid and/or mitigate any risks that might affect GTI’s business continuity or its ongoing sustainability.
• GTI recognises that risk management is essential in effective management practice and therefore, this aspect is considered as an integral part when planning training as well as all the other functions and activities that GTI is involved in.
• GTI will ensure that risk is identified and managed in a planned way through an annual quality monitoring procedure linked to GTI’s institutional evaluation in order to minimize the frequency and impact of any risks.
• For risks that are unanticipated, this policy establishes a risk management strategy, outlining processes for recognizing, analysing, and dealing with risks. Read More >>

Policy Statement

This Policy defines GTI’s position on the recognition of prior learning (RPL) for admission into a programme .  It also identifies the GTI requirements for considering course credit applications or exemptions to students for their prior learning which may be certified or by experience. Read More >>

Policy Statement

• The purpose of this policy is to ensure that GTI’s attendance, assessment, and certification records, and any other records required for compliance with regulatory bodies, are accurately and securely maintained to support operational, legal, audit and academic needs until their disposal in accordance with the Record Disposal Process (RDP).
• GTI aims to formalize arrangements for the security of documents and records required by the BQA, MoLSD, and any awarding or funding bodies. GTI will ensure the protection and integrity of documents (hard and soft copies), including attendance records, assessment documents and materials and learners’ assessment records, considering programme delivery modes.
• GTI will establish access rights to records and detail backup, recovery, and record retention plans. Read More >>

Summary

This policy aims at clarifying the mechanism and implementing of virtual training at Al Ghad Training Centre (GTI). The policy includes the academic aspects as well as the health & safety one. This policy has been developed due to fulfill the need of the unexpected circumstances that took place due to COVID-19. Read More >>

Policy Statement

• The purpose of this policy is to establish an inclusive learning environment, that is accessible by, and supportive of, trainees with special needs. Special needs are education requirements resulting from experiencing learning difficulties and/or having physical, intellectual, social, or emotional capabilities that restrict or hinder the capacity of a trainee to participate in or benefit from education and training.
• GTI’s admission and access policy aims to ensure that trainees of determination are given every opportunity to access the programmes best suited to their training needs, without fear of discrimination. This policy follows on, endeavouring to help those trainees with identified special needs to take a full and active part in both the training and social activities associated with programmes offered by GTI.
• This policy aims to ensure that GTI makes the necessary provision to facilitate effective teaching, learning and assessment for any trainee with identified special needs, while recognizing that no two disabilities are exactly alike, and that people experience disability effects in different ways. Read More >>

Policy Statement

• The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all employees and trainees are provided with key information on what is expected at GTI, including policies, procedures, compliance requirements and legislation associated with their employment or enrolment through an appropriate induction program. The induction has a strong focus on rights and responsibilities, as well as health and Safety.
• GTI aims to be a centre of excellence for training in Bahrain, and beyond. This vision requires that our Induction activities reflect our values of care, respect, and inclusivity, and align with our strategic and operational objectives, enhancing our commitment to being a first-choice employer and destination for trainees.
• GTI will ensure that all staff members and trainees are provided with a robust and empowering induction and provided with the information required to be successful in their roles or programme of study. Newcomers will be made to feel part of the GTI family, and provided with the necessary support required to ensure that they make a smooth transition to this next step in their career. Contractors to GTI will also be provided with information about policies and procedures affecting their work within GTI premises. Read More >>

Policy Statement

• The purpose of this policy is to promote best training practice across all programmes provided by Al Ghad Training Institute (GTI). Training refers to the teaching and learning activities carried out by GTI to help trainees acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes needed by a particular job, organization, or industry sector.
• GTI aims to offer a purposeful, transformative, and inclusive teaching and learner experience to help trainees achieve their ambitions and career goals.
• GTI will ensure that training is based on an Assess-Plan-Teach approach that starts with assessing trainees needs. Trainers will plan engaging learning experiences to develop trainees’ knowledge, understanding, skills and abilities to meet the standards expected by a particular occupation or the identified skills gaps required by the labour market. Read More >>

Purpose

The main purpose of QAT is to monitor and plan to ensure that quality is maintained to the standards specified by the Bahrain Qualifications and Quality Assurance Authority for Training and Education (BQA) Directorate of Vocational Review (DVR) Review Framework and Guidance and the Directorate of National Framework Operations (DFO) Institutional Listing Standards, and the standards required of the awarding bodies for the qualifications that GTI offers. Read More >>