VTCT's Course Endorsement Service
At VTCT, we understand that the national qualification frameworks do not meet everyone’s needs. This is why we have developed this Course Endorsement Service. This new service allows you to deliver your own bespoke training whilst gaining formal recognition from one of the UK’s leading awarding organisations.
What are the benefits of endorsement?
VTCT’s Endorsement Service provides the reassurance that your training courses are fit for purpose, of high quality and meet the rigorous requirements of a national awarding organisation.
Your learners will benefit from being awarded a course certificate which will display the VTCT logo alongside your own branding. You will also be permitted to use the VTCT logo for all course delivery and marketing materials; this alone will enhance the status and value of your courses, which subsequently may improve learner recruitment and retention.
What are the criteria for endorsement?
This service is available to further education colleges, universities, private training providers, product manufacturers and any other organisation looking to have their training endorsed by VTCT. There is no requirement to be an approved VTCT centre to take advantage of this service, however, courses must meet specific criteria for endorsement.
VTCT will only endorse:
- introductory courses which provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to a regulated qualification awarded by VTCT
- courses which provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to teachers and practitioners that operate in the sectors supported by VTCT.
In addition, courses must not:
- exceed 30 hours of learning time
- significantly overlap with (>25%), or duplicate existing regulated VTCT provision.
If you require accreditation for courses of more than 30 hours you will be required to complete a qualification proposal form. Please email jemmamarshall@vtct.org.uk if you would like a copy of this form.
How long does a course endorsement last?
Course endorsement is valid for one year from the date of approval and is renewable thereafter.
I am interested, what do I do next?
1) Download the VTCT Course Endorsement Application Form by clicking the image of the form on this page.
2) Complete all sections of the application form. The form requires you to add a digital signature. For instructions on setting-up and inserting a digital signature click here.
3) Email your completed application form along with the necessary support materials (these are indicated in the application form) to recognition@vtct.org.uk
4) If support materials are too large to be sent via email they can be posted to VTCT, Third Floor – Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 9RD. Materials must be marked ‘Course Endorsement Application’.
5) Once we are in receipt of your application form and support materials, and once payment has cleared we will carry out a review of your proposed course and notify you of our decision within 30 days.
IMPORTANT: WE ONLY ACCEPT ELECTRONIC APPLICATION FORMS – PAPER SUBMISSIONS WILL BE RETURNED AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR ENDORSEMENT
How much does a course endorsement cost?
Course review fee
A one-off review fee for the review of course materials, in advance of an endorsement being approved. If your course is not approved for endorsement you will not be refunded.
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£300
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Endorsement fee
This annual fee covers administration costs and an external verification visit by a subject specialist external verifier.
Please note: approved VTCT centres are not required to pay this fee.
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£250
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Registration and certification fees
A combined registration and certification fee contributes to administration costs and the issuing of learner certificates
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£15 per learner
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Additional external verification visit (optional) fee
An additional external verification can be requested if additional support or guidance is required.
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£250
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