1.   Designed for senior college management it dealt with the design and implementation of internal quality assurance systems for colleges.

2.   Developing Criteria An important step in the development of a quality assurance system is to prepare criteria.

3.   This will involve a detailed examination of process controls in addition to approval of the quality assurance systems.

4.   What other dimensions must it have to make it a key to a successful quality management system?

5.   Progress was achieved in improving further our quality management systems in line with market trends and our changing business.

6.   Designed for education and training organisations, SQMS builds on existing quality systems and guidelines in Scotland.

7.   The awarding body must also develop all the necessary delivery mechanisms, such as assessment systems, quality assurance systems, certification systems, etc.

8.   Meanwhile, the Department of Health was urging caterers to adopt total quality management systems in order to avoid being caught out by environmental health officers.

9.   To ensure a quality system, this common approach is essential yet it can be difficult to introduce and maintain.