Industry Qualifications Ltd (IQ), the UK exam awarding body, has reached agreement to offer IQ qualifications in India. It’s an arrangement with Essence X, a partnership between Dark Star Risk Consultancy and The Global Energy Group.
That allows for the distribution of IQ British and international qualifications, and the development of qualifications suitable to employers in India as well as employers of Indians abroad. The initial focus will be on the security, Information Technology, engineering and electronics industries. There Essence X says that it has developed relations with some key stakeholders.
Raymond Clarke, Chief Executive of IQ, said: “We are delighted to have reached agreement with Essence X and have been hugely impressed by the commitment of the partnership in playing a central role in the development of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in India. IQ looks forward to playing its part in supporting the development of a world-class educational framework which is cognisant of and responsive to the needs of the Indian economy.”
And Karan Dhaul, Chairman of Essence X said: “We are working closely with IQ to build the capacity and capabilities of India as a world leader in supply of skilled Manpower and the capabilities of Essence X as the pioneer of customised qualifications that may be recognised worldwide . We look forward to working with Indian employers as well as Placement organisations worldwide to ensure that we offer high quality industry qualifications against international standards. We believe that Essence X will be able to provide an effective bridge between the Indian economy and international standards.”
It is anticipated that Essence X will be offering the IQ qualifications by mid-2014, after a needs analysis across various sectors, to support the development of IQ qualifications in India. Visit www.industryqualifications.org.uk.
