The Quartz system provides an unrivalled breadth and depth of functionality to support both core and extended business areas.
Its range of functionality is comprehensive, but also in depth: that is, functions are not just superficially present but have extra features and capabilities which have evolved from our work with over 50 organisations.
We believe that using Quartz gives AOs and EPAOs the best of both worlds – the economies, security, and support of using the industry leading software product whilst retaining the flexibility of a system which can be highly tailored to meet specific local needs.
Centres can upload, enter or transfer learner and assessment data; manage contacts, sites and learners; upload sample portfolios or request certificates. Centres can review their provision and staff-accreditations, and request extensions or accreditations.
Unrivalled monitoring-event planning and tracking; business process automation with “draw-and-deploy” workflows (assign SOP material, dynamic responsibility, unlimited email notifications); email-merge.
Standard, tailorable, moderation workflows; wide-range of other QA and compliance workflows; built-in irrefutable audit trails; GCR management options; powerful visit planning tool.
Unlimited email templates; portal CMS with in-situ editing of page-content; multiple automated awarding and prerequisite options; learners’ mobile phone ‘Wallet Passes’; bespoke and automated QuartzWeb notifications; online PDF forms.
Full integration with a wide range of eAssessment systems; QUBA: Quartz’s extensive open API for integration with LMS’s, MIS’s, 3rd party web-sites, etc.; integration with national systems, AAS, LRS, PLR and A2C; multiple SSO (Single Sign On) options.
A2C Integration will enable AOs to exchange data electronically with centres using the standards being deployed by the JCQ. Quartz will be fully A2C compliant – we can already offer A2C’s “Product Catalogue” – this is live and compatible with a wide range of centre-systems (“MIS”) suppliers.
All the core functions are provided in Quartz – there is no need to bolt on additional modules. If additional functionality is required, then the structure and design of the Quartz services-based solution enables these to be delivered in the most cost-effective way.
Quartz EPA functionality includes built-in document management; Office integration; CRM capability; and management of quality and regulatory processes and centre approvals. This is core built-in Quartz functionality making integration with the remainder of the solution implicit.
Quartz supports security and compliance through rigorous controls over system and data access. We make use of encrypted communications and role-based access ensuring users only have access to the functions and they are authorised to see. All logins can be protected by two-factor authentication (TWA/MFA).
The scope and depth of Quartz continues to grow and an example of our ongoing development of Quartz is the built-in provision of eCertificates, secure certificate authentication services (AuthentiQual®), and the availability of ‘wallet passes’ for direct download of achievement to users’ mobile phone wallets.
The underlying data model of Quartz is sound and supports extension in scope and functionality such as, robust management of identities, roles, organisations, addresses, etc. This differentiates Quartz from many other IT systems where significant constraints arise because of a less rigorous approach to data management.
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