Approvals

Approval is a form of quality assurance and ensures that the programme, course or provider:

• Has adhered to the relevant set of standards/guidelines
• Is judged by peers to equip an individual with sufficient knowledge and skills to begin practising in the broad field of CLD.

There are 3 levels of approval

• Professional Approval – for degree and post graduate level courses
• Developmental Approval – for qualifications below degree level, e.g. HNC or PDA type courses
• Standards Mark – for organisations delivering learning opportunities to staff / volunteers

Read more about approvals, the aims and objectives of approval, the work of the Approvals Committee and the previous history of approvals.

If you are a provider, please see the additional guidance to select the appropriate level of approval and the process for each type of approval.

If you are interested in qualifications and training, you can review the courses and organisations that are currently approved.

Students on professionally approved courses should also follow the Professional Practice Placement Standards.