QQI Extension of Scope
Extension of Scope is the term used by QQI to describe the process by which an approved provider seeks approval to extend its scope of provision. In 2025, SQT successfully achieved QQI approval to extend its scope to include fully online and blended programme delivery. This approval reflects the robustness of SQT’s quality assurance systems and our commitment to maintaining high standards across flexible and digitally enabled learning. The QQI approval report is available at this link.
QQI Reengagement
Re-engagement is the term used by QQI to describe the arrangements for maintaining relationships with legacy providers until new quality assurance arrangements have been approved by QQI. SQT successfully re-engaged with QQI in 2019, the report is available at this link.
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QQI Programme Review and Revalidation
Programme review is a provider-owned quality assurance procedure that addresses a single programme or group of related programmes. SQT sucessfully revalidated it’s suite of Lean Six Sigma programmes in 2021. Click here to access the report of the Expert Panel and SQT’s response.
QQI Annual Quality Reports (AQR)
The Annual Quality Report (AQR; formerly AIQR) forms part of Quality and Qualifications Ireland’s (QQI) quality assurance (QA) framework of engagement with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
The AQR provides documentary evidence of the development and evolution of each institution’s internal quality system. It provides QQI with assurance that internal QA procedures have been established and are being implemented consistent with regulatory requirements. SQT’s AQR reports are available on the links below.
2022 AQR
2021 AQR
