Governance
Quality Assurance
The Open Training College exists to provide accredited training and consultancy services to the human services and non-profit sector. Established by St. Michael’s House in 1992, we have spent over 30 years supporting people and organisations working in disability and human services across Ireland.
A commitment to standards
As a QQI-validated provider of higher education and training, Open Training College operates within the national quality framework set out by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and informed by the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG).
Our quality assurance arrangements cover the full learner journey — from programme design and validation, through teaching, assessment and learner support, to graduation and ongoing review. They apply equally to in-house staff, associate tutors and partner organisations.
We publish our quality assurance documents, governance structures and annual institutional quality reports openly so that learners, partners and the public can see how we work and how we improve.
At a Glance
Validating body
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
Framework
National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
Aligned with
ESG (European Standards and Guidelines)
Oversight
Academic Council & Programme Boards
Our framework and approach
Governance & Oversight
Independent Academic Council, Programme Boards and external authentication ensure decisions are evidence-led and accountable.
Programme Quality
Validated QQI programmes are reviewed on a defined cycle, with input from learners, employers and external examiners.
Continuous Improvement
Annual self-evaluation, internal audits and learner feedback feed an ongoing cycle of monitoring and enhancement.
Key areas
Select a card below to explore each area in detail.
Quality Assurance Document Sections
Policies, procedures and supporting documentation that underpin OTC’s quality assurance framework.
Academic Council
Role, membership and governance responsibilities of the Academic Council overseeing programmes and standards.
Annual Institutional Quality Reports
Annual reports submitted to QQI documenting institutional quality, enhancement activities and outcomes.