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Contents

Contents........................................................................................................2

The Accreditation of External Learning and Training Courses.............................3

Introduction..................................................................................................3

Main principles of Middlesex University accreditation..................................3

Overview of the accreditation process for external learning and training courses 4

Accreditation process stages.........................................................................7

Overview of the re-accreditation process for external learning and training courses 8

Further information.....................................................................................10

The Middlesex academic credit scheme......................................................11

Using academic credit towards Middlesex University qualifications...........11

Accreditation Initial Approval Information Form.........................................13

Accreditation Proposal Form.......................................................................16

Accreditation Proposal Assessment Form...................................................19

Re-accreditation Proposal Forms.................................................................21

Memorandum of Accreditation Template...................................................30

Accredited Activity Annual Monitoring Report............................................41

Appendix 1 - Accreditation Fees ......................................................................43

Appendix 2 – Registration and the Award of Academic Credits........................44

Appendix 3 – Registration List Template...........................................................46

Appendix 4 – Pass List Template......................................................................47

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The Accreditation of External Learning and Training Courses

Introduction

Accreditation is the formal mechanism for the recognition of learning that is achieved

outside the University’s validated programmes of study. It uses the Middlesex University

academic credit framework to evaluate and quantify such learning in terms of credit points

at a particular level. Accreditation also provides opportunities for individuals to progress to

Middlesex University (or other institution) higher education programmes and for the

academic credit they have achieved to count towards University qualifications.

The University policy and procedures regarding ‘Accreditation for awarding of academic

credit’ can be found online at

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Main principles of Middlesex University accreditation

There are a number of main principles by which the accreditation process is managed at

Middlesex University.

Middlesex University is responsible for the academic standards of all academic credit

awarded in its name.

Middlesex University will implement appropriate and proportionate due diligence

procedures to assess academic, financial, legal and reputational risks associated with

proposed accreditation of external courses or other activity.

All applications for credit will be assessed rigorously, with credit only awarded for

demonstrable learning achievement (i.e. not for time taken).

Accreditation assessment shall be subject to internal moderation and external scrutiny.

The award of academic credit does not in itself constitute the award of a University

qualification but rather credit that can count towards such a qualification. The award of

Middlesex University qualifications is subject to Assessment Board decision.

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Accreditation can lead to the award of general or specific credit.

Specific credit is that which relates to and can count towards the achievement of an

identified Middlesex University qualification.

The award of general credit can be recognised towards the achievement of agreed

qualifications within the Middlesex University.

The University will provide advice to support the development of a proposal/claim for

accreditation, and appropriate staff development for those involved in accreditation

assessment.

The accreditation proposal/claim remains the responsibility of the claimant/proposer.

Accreditation will be monitored as part of the University’s annual monitoring process.

Overview of the accreditation process for external learning and training courses

Decisions about whether accreditation is appropriate are made at the appropriate

University Faculty/School level. The decision will be made on the basis of mutual benefit

and organisational ‘fit’ in developing an accreditation proposal, organisational due

diligence and willingness to meet the likely associated charges. Any decision will also be

based on relevant opportunities for individuals to progress to Middlesex University higher

education programmes (see Accreditation Initial Approval Information Form and

Accreditation Proposal Form on pages 13 and 16).

Following the completion of the Initial Approval Information Form, the University will

evaluate the information provided and make a decision regarding approval to proceed to

the Accreditation Proposal Stage. Once this is confirmed, the University will support the

development of the proposal so that it can be formally submitted to the Faculty committee

for consideration. The proposal will specifically identify the academic level and number of

credits being sought in recognition of the achievement of external learning or training

activity.

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Your finalised and complete accreditation paperwork should reach your appointed Link

Tutor or nominee at least 6 weeks before the submission deadline to enable the team to

support you in the process and to advise you on any changes to be made before

submitting the final version of the proposal.

Once formally submitted, the proposal will be assessed by an appropriate academic

member of the University and this will result in the production of an Accreditation Proposal Assessment Form (see page 19). The proposal assessor (or other nominated

University academic) will present the proposal to the Faculty committee with a formal

recommendation for the committee’s consideration. The outcomes of this consideration

can include:

Approval without conditions and/or recommendations

Approval with conditions and/or recommendations

Not approved/Referred for further work

You will be informed of the outcomes of the committee in writing. Where any conditions of

approval are set, these must be met within four weeks of the date of the committee.

Similarly, where recommendations are made, you will be expected to respond to these

recommendations within the same period.

Once approval is confirmed (usually for a period of six years), a formal Memorandum of Accreditation (see page 30) will be produced that covers all aspects of the accreditation

including respective responsibilities regarding quality assurance and annual monitoring,

assessment, the award of credit and charges. Once the Memorandum of Accreditation is

signed by both parties the course will be formally recognised for the award of academic

credit. At this point the University will appoint an Accreditation Link Tutor who will

become the main contact with the University, act as assessment moderator (by sampling

assessed work from individuals who have completed the learning activity) and support the

required process of annual monitoring. If the learning activity is at academic level 5 or

above, the University will also identify an appropriate External Examiner, whose role will

focus on ensuring that academic standards are maintained.

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Where individuals successfully complete the external learning activity they will be eligible

for the award of Middlesex University academic credit. In order for this to take place you

will need to provide the following:

A formal Pass List (see page 47) that includes the details of all individuals being

proposed for the award of academic credit

A minimum 10% sample of assessed work that demonstrates a full range of

achievement of the accredited learning outcomes for the external learning activity or

training course.

The assessment sample will be moderated by your Accreditation Link Tutor and (where at

academic level 5 and above) also be scrutinised by a University appointed External Examiner. The Accreditation Link Tutor and External Examiner will consider if the

academic standards demonstrated by the assessment sample are consistent with those

required by both the University’s validated programmes and standards in other higher

education institutions. If both the Accreditation Link Tutor and External Examiner confirm

this then the Pass List will be submitted to the University Accreditation Board for formal

approval. All Sample Packs of Participants’ Work, level 5 and above, should be sent at

least a week before the assessment board meeting date (as notified by Accreditation Link

Tutor) to enable the External Examiners to review the work.

Once the Board has approved a Pass List, the individuals will be eligible to receive a

Middlesex University Certificate of Credit (subject to charges as specified in the

Memorandum of Accreditation) that details the level and number of credits achieved.

Please note that a Certificate of Credit is not a University qualification, rather it is a formal

recognition from the University that those who have successfully achieved the learning

outcomes from the accredited external learning activity or training course have been

awarded corresponding Middlesex University academic credit.

All accreditations require the production of an Annual Monitoring Report (see page 41).

This report is an evaluative review of the quality of learning opportunities provided by the

accredited external learning activity or training course. It will be developed in liaison with

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the appointed Accredited Link Tutor and will draw on a range of sources of information

including:

Feedback from individuals who are undertaking or have undertaken the learning

activity

The reflections of the team delivering and assessing the learning activity

External Examiner Reports (where applicable)

Assessment results

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Accreditation process stages

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

Initial Information and Approval

Accreditation Proposal development

Assessment of the proposal and consideration by the Faculty committee

Following an initial discussion the Initial Information and Approval Form is completed and considered for approval to proceed to the next stage.

The Accreditation Proposal is developed with a report from a University academic.

The Proposal Assessment Form is completed and the assessor’s recommendation is considered by the University Faculty.

The Client is notified of the outcome.

Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6

Memorandum of Accreditation

Implementation of the accreditation

The award of credit and quality assurance monitoring

Middlesex University produce a Memorandum of Accreditation (MoAc) which governs the terms of the accreditation.

Once this is signed by both parties the accreditation is operable.

An Accreditation Link Tutor is appointed.

Where learning activity is at level 5 or above, the University will also appoint an External Examiner.

The Accreditation Link Tutor and External Examiner (where learning activity is at level 5 and above) confirm the academic standards of the samle of assessed work.

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The Client organisation delivers the accredited learning activity as specified in the MoAc. Registration Lists are submitted.

Pass Lists and Assessment Samples are submitted

Pass Lists are approved by the University assessment board.

Middlesex University Certificates of Credit can be issued.

An Annual Monitoring Report is completed in liasion with the Accreditation Link Tutor.

Overview of the re-accreditation process for external learning and training courses

Re-accreditation is the process whereby a Client can re-accredit a course that is nearing

expiry of its agreed term for further 6 years. The first step is for the Client to contact the

University Link tutor to enquire about the possibility of re-accrediting an existing external

accredited activity/course. The link tutor will have been alerted to the requirement for re-

accreditation. It is essential that re-accreditation is approved prior to the expiry of the

existing agreement – the process should commence a year in advance.

You will agree with your Link Tutor the arrangements for the re-accreditation. This will

include a discussion relating to the continuing mutual benefit and organisational ‘fit’ in

relation to the accreditation proposal, the likely associated charges and appropriate due

diligence matters. In addition to this you will be asked to evaluate the previous six years of

running the course/activity, feedback on participants’ progression to Middlesex University

qualifications and identify if there are any changes you would like to make to the

course/activity.

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Please note, having been accredited previously doesn’t automatically mean that the

relevant Faculty/School is still wishes to continue with the course.

In order to complete re-accreditation, you will need to submit a Re-accreditation Initial Approval Information Form (page 21) and a Re-accreditation Proposal Assessment Form (page 24). You will be required to evaluate the success of the provision, including

participant feedback, the learning activity, the appropriateness of assessment, number of

participants and the key changes being made in the re-accreditation submission as part of

the re-accreditation application. In addition to information about the course/activity to be

re-accredited, you will need to ensure that you provide all annual monitoring reports and

have considered the key outcomes of the annual monitoring activity in your analysis. The

University will support the development of the proposal so that it can be formally

submitted to the Faculty committee for consideration.

Your finalised and complete re-accreditation paperwork should reach your appointed Link

Tutor or nominee at least 6 weeks before the submission deadline to enable the team to

support you in the process and to advise you on any changes to be made before

submitting the final version of the proposal.

Once formally submitted, the proposal will be assessed by an appropriate academic

member of the University and this will result in the production of a Re-accreditation Proposal Assessment Form (page 28). The proposal assessor (or other nominated

University academic) will present the proposal to the Faculty committee with a formal

recommendation for the committee ‘s consideration. The outcomes of this consideration

can include:

Approval without conditions and/or recommendations

Approval with conditions and/or recommendations

Not approved/Referred for further work

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You will be informed of the outcomes of the committee in writing. Where any conditions of

approval are set, these must be met within four weeks of the date of the committee.

Similarly, where recommendations are made, you will be expected to respond to these

recommendations within the same period.

Once approval is confirmed (usually for a period of six years), a formal Memorandum of Accreditation (see page 30) will be produced that covers all aspects of the accreditation

including respective responsibilities regarding quality assurance and annual monitoring,

assessment, the award of credit and charges. Once the Memorandum of Accreditation is

signed by both parties the course or will be formally recognised for the award of academic

credit. At this point the University will appoint an Accreditation Link Tutor who will

become the main contact with the University, act as assessment moderator (by sampling

assessed work from individuals who have completed the learning activity) and support the

required process of annual monitoring. If the learning activity is at academic level 5 or

above, the University will also identify an appropriate External Examiner, whose role will

focus on ensuring that academic standards are maintained. Requirements for registration

of participants, assessment of work and award of credit and annual monitoring remain the

same.

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Further information

For further information please contact:

Accreditation Administrator

Email: [email protected]

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The Middlesex academic credit scheme

The Middlesex University’s academic provision is organised as a credit accumulation and

transfer scheme. All learning which can be assessed can be quantified in terms of

academic credit. Academic credit is recognition of learning, expressed in terms of a

number of credit points, at a particular level of achievement.

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education’s Framework for Higher Education

Qualifications or FHEQ (the framework normally used for University qualifications) is

aligned the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) in terms of both academic levels

and the metric for measuring the volume or number of credit. Middlesex University uses

the following academic levels for the purposes of accrediting learning activity:

FHEQ /QCF Level

Typical qualifications at each level

3 A Levels, National Diplomas / Certificates / Awards

4 Certificate of Higher Education

5 Diploma of Higher Education, Foundation degree, Higher National

Diplomas

6 Bachelors degrees, Graduate Diplomas / Certificates

7 Masters degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas / Certificates

8 Doctoral degrees

Middlesex University will recognise accredited learning from academic level 3 to level 8.

The metric for measuring the volume or number of academic credit points is also common

across the FHEQ and QCF. This is based on 1 academic credit per 10 hours of learning,

which can include self-directed learning hours as well as taught learning hours.

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Using academic credit towards Middlesex University qualifications

All Middlesex University qualifications have standard values expressed in terms of credit

points and levels. For example, a Certificate of Higher Education requires 120 credits, a

Foundation degree requires 240 credits, an Honours degree requires 360 credits and a

Masters degree requires 180 credits.

Middlesex University will recognise up to two thirds of the total credit required to gain a

University qualification through accredited learning. This means, for example, that up to

240 credits of accredited learning can be recognised towards the achievement of an

Honours degree or 120 credits can be used towards a Masters degree. The table below

shows the amount and level of credit required for each qualification.

The minimum amount of credit required at each academic level for each qualification offered by Middlesex University

Middlesex University qualification Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 TOTAL

University Certificate 40 - - - 40

Certificate of Higher Education 120 - - - 120

University Diploma - 40 - - 40

Diploma of Higher Education 120 to 150 90 to 120 - - 240

Foundation degree 120 to 150 90 to 120 - - 240

Advanced Diploma - 0 to 20 40 to 60 - 60

Graduate Certificate - 0 to 20 40 to 60 - 60

Graduate Diploma - 0 to 30 90 to 120 - 120

Ordinary degree 120 to 150 90 to 120 60 - 300

Honours degree 120 to 150 90 to 120 120 - 360

Postgraduate Certificate - - 0 to 20 40 to 60 60

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Postgraduate Diploma - - 0 to 30 90 to 120 120

Master’s degree* - - 0 to 30 150 to 180 180

* Masters degrees normally require a final project/dissertation of 60 credits at level 7

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Accreditation Initial Approval Information Form

Organisation profile

Registered name of organisation

Type of organisation

Status of organisation

Ownership status

Established date

Contact person

Registered address

Website

Telephone number

Email

Brief organisation / business profile - max 150 words

Due Diligence Information

Appropriateness of fit with Middlesex University

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Robustness of governance

Efficacy of management structures

Reputational status

Identified business risks

Identified ethical risks

Conflicts of interest with Middlesex University and/or its existing partner organisations

Existing relationship(s) with Middlesex University

Existing or previous relationships with other UK/EU or international universities and/or awarding bodies

Familiarity with UK Higher Education requirements

Evidence of ability to effectively manage quality assurance requirements related to higher level learning

Adequacy of operational structures to deliver higher-level learning

Ability to abide by policy on the language of tuition and assessment

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Proposed Accredited Activity

Brief description of activity for which accreditation is sought

e.g. scale, scope, audience/target group(s)

Rationale for accreditation including progression to Middlesex University Awards

Type of credit sought, i.e. general or specific

If ‘specific credit’ give details of proposed links with existing named Middlesex Award(s)

Links with Middlesex University expertise

Initial Approval Recommendation

Name of Faculty/School

Name of Accreditation Initial Approval Assessor

Middlesex University role

Telephone number

Email

Accreditation Initial Approval Assessment recommendation

Approval Referral Rejection

Rationale for recommendation

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Date

Approval to Proceed to Accreditation

The approval to proceed to Accreditation confirms the Faculty/School willingness to provide an Accreditation Proposal Assessor, an Accreditation Link Tutor and to render monitoring/assessment services specified in the Memorandum of Accreditation following Accreditation, which may include the appointment of an External Examiner where accreditation is for level 5 or above.

Name of Faculty/School

Name of Dean/Deputy Dean

Signature

Date

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Accreditation Proposal Form

CONTACT AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION

All information is confidential and is available only to staff involved in the accreditation of the proposal

Name of client organisation

Contact person

Role

Telephone number

Email

Website

Address

Title of the Proposed

Course/Activity

Number and Level of Credits

Middlesex University contact

University Faculty/School

Role

Telephone number

Email

Please provide the following information

1. Summary of client organisation profile, type and size of organisation, sphere of activity and/or sector of

operation etc.

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2. Summary of the client organisation training/professional development activities (e.g. scale, scope, audience/target group(s))

3. Client organisation’s existing relationship(s) (if any) with Middlesex University and/or other universities

4. Reasons for proposing the accreditation of learning activity in relation to client organisation aims and

objectives

5. Type of credit sought: General/Specific (NB: If Specific give details of proposed links with existing named Middlesex University course(s)/module(s))

6. Client organisation's possible future developments which could involve collaborative work with the

University

7. Any other information relevant to the proposal such as client organisation’s publicity material etc. (please

add additional sheets as required)

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT TO BE ACCREDITED

Please complete sections 1-14 making use of attached sheets for each unit/module/area of learning activity for which you are seeking accreditation. The signed form and attached learning activity description information should be submitted to the Secretary of the University Accreditation Board.

1. Title of learning activity

2. Main purpose or aim(s) of the learning activity (e.g. specific workforce development, continuing professional

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development etc)

3. Envisaged or actual start date

4. Methods of delivery (e.g. online, presentation, workshop)

5. Human resources to support learning - Learning Activity Leader, other Tutors/Assessors and highest

qualifications

Name Learning Activity Role Highest qualification

6. Physical resources to support learning (e.g. accommodation and/or equipment etc, please add additional

sheets as required)

7. Admission requirements and procedures (who are the audience/target group? How does recruitment/selection take place?)

8. Duration of activity (learning hours): This information will be used to help determine the volume of credit that may be associated with the learning activity. As a guide 10 credits equates to 100 learning hours.

a. Formal contact hours

b. Estimated other relevant learning hours (e.g. self supported learning)

c. Total participant's learning hours (i.e. a + b)

9. Estimated numbers of learners involved per

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cohort10. Estimated frequency of cohort delivery (e.g. only

once per year, quarterly etc.)

11. Learning outcomes: Identify what the participant who successfully completes the activity will know and be able

to do. This will be vital in determining the academic level at which learning is taking place. (please add additional

sheets as required)

12. Assessment of the specified learning outcomes (please add additional sheets as required)

a. Detail method(s) used (e.g. report, presentation, project)

b. Procedures to ensure assessment quality assurance (e.g. double marking, moderation etc., include one or two actual examples of assessed work if possible that demonstrate your assessment quality assurance procedures)

13. Progression to Middlesex University Awards: Identify which Middlesex University programmes learners will or will be eligible to progress to following successful completion of the proposed accredited learning activity

Qualification Programme title

14. Content: Append a copy of the detailed learning activity outline/syllabus/other description/example of learning materials issued to participants; specify ownership of copyright to programme and course materials

Signed of behalf of the

client organisation

Name

Role

Date

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*Please note, by signing and submitting this form, you are agreeing to the charges in Appendix 1.

Accreditation Proposal Assessment Form

Please refer to the Accreditation Proposal submitted as well as supporting information to inform

your assessment of the proposal in the areas listed below. Only complete sections 10 -15 if

overall approval is recommended in section 9.

1. Client organisation

2. Title of external course or other activity to be accredited

3. Specific or general credit proposed

4. Appropriateness of admission criteria and procedures

5. Appropriateness of learning opportunities provided

6. Appropriateness of the human and physical resources to support learning

7. Appropriateness of the specified learning outcomes

8. Appropriateness of the specified assessment requirements

9. Overall approval, referral or rejection recommendation

10. Recommended credit rating including number and level of credits

11. If specific credit is recommended specify Middlesex University course level and/or module exemptions

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12. Proposed conditions of approval

13. Recommendations related to approval

14. Other matters for the attention of the Faculty committee

15. Suggested commendations where appropriate

Accreditation Proposal Assessor

University Faculty/School

Signed

Date

Please return to the Officer of the Faculty committee

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Re-accreditation Proposal Forms

RE-ACCREDITATION INITIAL APPROVAL FORM

Organisation profile

Registered name of organisation

Type of organisation

Status of organisation

Ownership status

Established date

Contact person

Registered address

Website

Telephone number

Email

Brief organisation / business profile - max 150 words

Due Diligence Information

Appropriateness of fit with Middlesex University

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Robustness of governance

Efficacy of management structures

Reputational status

Identified business risks

Identified ethical risks

Conflicts of interest with Middlesex University and/or its existing partner organisations

Existing relationship(s) with Middlesex University

Existing or previous relationships with other UK/EU or international universities and/or awarding bodies

Evidence of ability to effectively manage quality assurance requirements related to higher level learning

Adequacy of operational structures to deliver higher-level learning

Ability to abide by policy on the language of tuition and assessment

Proposed Reaccredited Activity

Title of Proposed Activity

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Number and Level of Credits

Brief description of activity for which reaccreditation is sought

e.g. scale, scope, audience/target group(s)

Rationale for reaccreditation including progression to Middlesex University Awards

Type of credit sought, ie general or specific

If ‘specific credit’ give details of proposed links with existing named Middlesex Award(s)

Links with Middlesex University expertise

Initial Approval Recommendation

Name of Faculty/School

Name of Reaccreditation Initial Approval Assessor

Middlesex University role

Telephone number

Email

Reaccreditation Initial Approval Assessment recommendation

Approval Referral Rejection

Rationale for recommendation

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Date

Approval to Proceed to Reaccreditation

The approval to proceed to Reaccreditation confirms the Faculty/School willingness to provide a Reaccreditation Proposal Assessor, an Accreditation Link Tutor and to render monitoring/assessment services specified in the Memorandum of Accreditation following Reaccreditation, which may include the appointment of an External Examiner where accreditation is for level 5 or above.

Name of Faculty/School

Name of Dean/Deputy Dean

Signature

Date

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RE-ACCREDITATION PROPOSAL FORM

CONTACT AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION

All information on this form is confidential and is available only to staff involved in the reaccreditation of the

proposal.

Please note that this form should be completed jointly by the Client and the University Accreditation Link Tutor.

Name of client organisation

Title of Learning Activity

Number and Level of Credits

Expiry date of current

Accreditation

Contact person

Role

Telephone number

Email

Website

Address

Middlesex University contact

University Faculty

Role

Telephone number

Email

GENERAL CLIENT INFORMATION

Please provide the following information

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1. Summary of client organisation profile, type and size of organisation, sphere of activity and/or sector of operation etc.

2. Summary of the client organisation training/professional development activities (e.g. scale, scope, audience/target group(s))

3. Summary of the client organisation’s existing relationship(s) with Middlesex University and/or other universities

4. Background and rationale for proposing reaccreditation

5. Sample of client organisation’s publicity material (please add additional sheets as required)

EVALUATION OF PROVISION SINCE LAST ACCREDITATION

Please complete sections 6-10 in reference to the 6 year period of previous accreditation

6. Evaluation and Feedback: Please indicate dates of AMRs submitted, the key quality themes that have been addressed over the last 6 year, and key themes arising from participants feedback

7. Learning activity development: please give a brief evaluation of the development of the learning activity since the last accreditation and summarise the key changes to the accreditation proposal

8. Assessment: Review the appropriateness of the assessment to the accredited learning outcomes of the activity (including a summary of the reports of the External Assessor in respect of accreditation at Level 5 or above) and summarise the standards of participants work

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9. Participant numbers: Indicate number of participants who have completed the accredited activity in each academic year, and the number progressing to Middlesex awards (please indicate awards)

10. Highlight key changes to the provision since original Accreditation and the rationale for these changes

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT TO BE REACCREDITED

Please complete sections 11-25 making use of attached sheets for each unit/module/area of learning activity for which you

are seeking reaccreditation.

11. Title of learning activity

12. Main purpose or aim(s) of the learning activity (e.g. specific workforce development, continuing professional development etc)

13. Envisaged or actual start date

14. Type of credit sought: General/Specific (NB: If Specific give details of proposed links with existing named Middlesex University course(s)/module(s))

15. Methods of delivery (e.g. online, presentation, workshop)

16. Human resources to support learning - Learning Activity Leader, other Tutors/Assessors and highest qualifications

Name Learning Activity Role Highest qualification

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17. Physical resources to support learning (e.g. accommodation and/or equipment etc, please add additional sheets as

required)

18. Admission requirements and procedures (who are the audience/target group? How does recruitment/selection take place?)

19. Duration of activity (learning hours): This information will be used to help determine the volume of credit that may be associated with the learning activity. As a guide 10 credits equates to 100 learning hours.

d. Formal contact hours

e. Estimated other relevant learning hours (e.g. self supported learning)

f. Total participant's learning hours (i.e. a + b)

20. Estimated numbers of learners involved per

cohort21. Estimated frequency of cohort delivery (e.g. only

once per year, quarterly etc.)

22. Learning outcomes: Identify what the participant who successfully completes the activity will know and be able to do.

This will be vital in determining the academic level at which learning is taking place. (please add additional sheets as

required)

23. Assessment of the specified learning outcomes (please add additional sheets as required)

c. Detail method(s) used (e.g. report, presentation, project)

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d. Procedures to ensure assessment quality assurance (e.g. double marking, moderation etc., include one or two actual examples of assessed work if possible that demonstrate your assessment quality assurance procedures)

24. Progression to Middlesex University Awards: Identify which Middlesex University programmes learners will or will be eligible to progress to following successful completion of the proposed accredited learning activity

Qualification Programme title

25. Content: Append a copy of the detailed learning activity outline/syllabus/other description/example of learning materials issued to participants; specify ownership of copyright to programme and course materials

EVIDENCE THAT ALL MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY QUALITY PROCESSES HAVE BEEN MET DURING THE PERIOD OF APPROVAL

Please list items of attached evidence including Annual Monitoring Reports

Signed of behalf of the client organisation

Name

Role

Date

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* Please note, by signing and submitting this form, you are agreeing the charges in appendix 1.

Number of attached sheets:

The signed form and attached learning activity description information should be submitted to the Officer of the Faculty committee.

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RE-ACCREDITATION PROPOSAL ASSESSMENT FORM

Please refer to the Reaccreditation Proposal submitted as well as supporting information to inform your assessment of the proposal in the areas listed below.

Please note this form should be completed by the Accreditation Link Tutor.

1. Client organisation

2. Title of external course or other activity to be reaccredited

3. Specific or general credit proposed

4. Appropriateness of admission criteria and procedures

5. Appropriateness of learning opportunities provided

6. Appropriateness of the human and physical resources to support learning

7. Appropriateness of the specified learning outcomes

8. Appropriateness of the specified assessment requirements

9. Appropriateness of the evaluation of the provision since last accreditation including annual monitoring

10. Overall approval, referral or rejection recommendation

If overall approval is recommended in section 10 complete sections 11 – 16, otherwise go to section 17.

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11. Recommended credit rating including number and level of credits

12. If specific credit is recommended specify Middlesex University course level and/or module exemptions

13. Proposed conditions of approval

14. Recommendations related to approval

15. Other matters for the attention of the Faculty committee

16. Suggested commendations where appropriate

Section 17 – Approval Information

Accreditation Proposal Assessor

University Faculty/School

Signed

Date

Please return to the Officer of the Faculty committee

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Memorandum of Accreditation Template

MEMORANDUM OF ACCREDITATION

BETWEEN

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY

AND

[NAME OF CLIENT / ORGANISATION]

IT IS NOW AGREED as follows:

1. Scope and purpose of this Memorandum of Accreditation

a) This Memorandum records an agreement between Middlesex University (hereinafter referred to as

the University) and [NAME OF CLIENT/ORGANISATION] (hereinafter referred to as the Client) for

the following activity approved at the accreditation board on [DATE OF BOARD – CONDITIONS

MET]

b) This Memorandum of Accreditation (hereinafter referred to as MoAc) relates to the accreditation of

learning outcomes from the activity(s) (hereinafter referred to as Activity/Course(s), in relation to

academic credit awarded by the University as specified in Appendix 2.

c) University accreditation of the learning outcomes from the Client’s Activity/Course(s), will enable

participants who successfully complete the required assessment to be awarded the agreed number

of Middlesex University academic credit points.

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d) Participants who are awarded the academic credit (as specified in Appendix 2) by the University, as a

consequence of successfully completing the Client’s Activity/Course(s), will also be able to progress

to the University [Title of qualification / programme(s)].

e) The Client will not be permitted to use the University’s logo or name within marketing and publicity

material without formal approval by the University. All publicity relating to the Middlesex University

accreditation or the award of Middlesex University Academic Credit must comply with the University’s

‘Academic partner guidance on representing relationships with Middlesex University for accredited

courses’ and be approved before use.

2. Date of Commencement and Duration of Memorandum of Accreditation

a) The effective date of this MoAc shall be the date of signature.

b) INCLUDE IF APPROPRIATE: This MoAc replaces the previous MoC or MoAc effective from

[DAY/MONTH/YEAR] which is hereby declared null and void.

c) This MoAc shall be for six years in the first instance. It shall terminate on [DAY/MONTH/YEAR].

3. Planning, administration and operation

a) The Client shall be responsible for:

planning and development

establishing a set of assessment regulations

the appointment of tutors/internal assessors, informing the Accreditation Link Tutor of any

tutor changes and new appointments

ensuring that all participants have appropriate learning opportunities to facilitate their

achievement of the learning outcomes

monitoring staff and participant opinion of the content and delivery of the activity, and

responding to issues which arise from such monitoring

maintenance of accurate records; and the submission (via the University representative) of a

list of participants who are newly registered on the accredited learning activity. The details

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provided should include full name, date of birth and address of the participants. The data

should be forwarded to the University within the first 4 weeks of registration of a new

participant. For institutions that have rolling intakes, the registration should normally be

submitted to the University on a quarterly basis (September/December/March/June).

confirming the status of all continuing participants and ensure that all student interruptions

and withdrawals are communicated to the University immediately

submission (via the University representative) of a list of participants recommended to be

awarded academic credit

provision of representative samples of assessed work corresponding with each list of

participants recommended to be awarded academic credit

production of an annual monitoring report in accordance with the University template

provided.

b) Participants' performance shall be assessed by the Client's Assessment Team, which shall be

responsible for recommending the award of credit to the University Accreditation Board for

ratification.

The Client's Assessment Team shall be constituted as follows:

leader of the activity

internal examiners

a representative of the University (normally the appointed Accreditation Link Tutor) acting as

Moderator.

4. Quality assurance

Activity will be subject to the procedures set out in the University’s Learning and Quality

Enhancement Handbook (LQEH) – Section 14.

a) Continuing University accreditation of the assessed learning outcomes from the Client's

Activity/Course(s), requires that the Client maintains strict quality control of:

appropriateness of the assessment to the accredited learning outcomes of the

Activity/Course(s)

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membership and functioning of the Client Assessment Team

maintenance of accurate records of the assessment process

standards of participant work.

b) The Client shall present an annual monitoring report to the University on the operation of the

assessment for the award of academic credit which specifically details matters listed in 2a above as

well as other matters identified in the University Annual Monitoring template for accredited activity.

c) All activities with accredited learning outcomes shall be subject to progress review and re-

accreditation after six years. An activity which has not run for two years or more must be re-

accredited if credit is to be awarded.

d) Before the start of an activity, an Accreditation Link Tutor shall be appointed by the University and an

Organisational Link Tutor shall be appointed by the Client.

e) The Accreditation Link Tutors shall be responsible for ensuring the activity is conducted within the

terms of this agreement and the LQEH section 14.

f) The Accreditation Link Tutor (or other appropriate University representative) shall act as Moderator to

the Client’s Assessment Team. She/he shall present assessment records and other information

required to the University assessment Board.

g) FOR OVERSEAS CLIENTS; International travel commitments are subject to travel guidance issued

by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) (https://www.gov.uk/foreign- travel - advice )。

5. University Membership

a) Participants who are registered on the activity, but are not otherwise registered on a University

programme or taking University modules as Associate students, will not be classified as Middlesex

University students and will not be entitled to use University facilities.

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b) Participants, who are registered on the activity and are also registered on a University programme or

are taking University modules as Associate students, will be classified as Middlesex University

students and will be entitled to use University facilities.

6 Progression

a) The University shall provide the opportunity for participants undertaking the Client’s

Activity/Course(s), to register as Associate Students while undertaking the accredited activity as a

preparation for progression to the University’s programme as stated in Clause 1d. [NB Clause to be

deleted if not applicable]

b) The University shall recognise the academic credit awarded to participants who have successfully

completed the Client’s Activity/Course(s), ([volume and level of credit]) towards the achievement of

the University’s programme as stated in Clause 1d.

7. Charges

a) There will be an annual charge made by the University to cover on-going quality monitoring of the

accreditation. This covers involvement of the University Accreditation Link Tutor in assessment

activity and assistance in the production of an Annual Monitoring Report.

b) There will be a charge for registration and certification per participant recommended to be awarded

academic credit.

c) Where participants progress directly to a Middlesex qualification the registration and certification fee

will be waived.

d) The charges for 2017/2018 are as follows:

Annual accreditation fee (formally known as Annual monitoring fee) - £2000

Registration and certification - £100 per participant

e) The University reserves the right to increase these charges.

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f) The University will invoice the Client once a year for Annual Monitoring charge. Registration and

certification will be invoiced following each Assessment Board.

g) All payments shall be made by the Client within 30 days of the date of the University invoice.

h) All payments shall be made by the Client in Sterling either to Middlesex University by cheque drawn

on a United Kingdom bank or by standard transfer. The invoice reference number should be quoted

in either case.

i) Where full payment has not been received by the University 30 days after the date of any invoice the

University shall (without prejudice to its rights howsoever arising) be entitled to charge interest at a

rate equal to 4% per annum above the National Westminster base rate from time to time in force.

8. Confidentiality and Data Protection

a) Each party undertakes to treat all information relating to the business of the other as confidential and

to use it only for the purposes of this MoAc. Each party may disclose such information to its

professional advisers in the performance of this MoAc or to the extent that such information is

generally available to the public or to the extent that disclosure of the information is required to be

made by law or by any relevant regulatory body of the parties.

b) Each party agrees that this obligation shall continue in force notwithstanding the termination or expiry

of the MoAc for any reason but shall cease to apply to information from the point at which it enters

into the public domain and shall also cease to apply to information which is received independently

from another source without an imposition of any duty of confidence.

c) The obligations of confidentiality contained in this MoAc shall operate in accordance with and subject

to the Code.

d) FOR UK CLIENTS: The University and the Client shall, within the operation of the Programme(s),

adhere to and comply fully with the University’s Data Protection Policy (as set out in the University

Regulations), and with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998.

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e) FOR EU/EEA CLIENTS AND CANADA, SWITZERLAND & ARGENTINA: The University and the

Client shall, within the operation of the accredited activity, adhere to and comply fully with the

University’s Data Protection Policy (as set out in the University Regulations), and with the provisions

of the European Data Protection Directive and the Data Protection Act 1998.

f) FOR OVERSEAS CLIENTS OUTSIDE EU/EEA AREA (EXCEPT CANADA, SWITZERLAND &

ARGENTINA): The University and the Client shall, within the operation of the accredited activity,

adhere to and comply fully with the University’s Data Protection Policy (as set out in the University

Regulations), and with the provisions of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses for Data Processors

Established in Third Countries.

g) In signing this MoAc, the University and the Client shall agree to use staff data, such as email

addresses, only in connection with the delivery and management of the named accredited activity

covered by this MoAc.

h) In signing this MoAc, the Client shall agree to provide the University with relevant participant data for

the purposes of certification by the University, ensuring academic standards and quality monitoring of

the named activity covered by this Agreement.

i) Client personal data may be shared with external organisations, which provide a service for the

University on a need-to-know basis and according to the Data Protection principles.

9. Equal Opportunities

The Client shall ensure that all its activities shall comply fully with the spirit of the University’s

statement on Equal Opportunities (as set out in the University Regulations or Research Degree

Regulations as appropriate).

10. Limitation/Exclusion of Liability/Insurance

a) The Client undertakes to indemnify the University for any liability, to a maximum of £1,000,000 per

claim or series of claims arising from any one cause, which arises from the Client ‘s breach or non-

performance of this MoAc or related agreements or negligent actions or omissions falling upon the

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University. Such limit of £1,000,000 shall not apply to any claim arising from personal injury or death

or from the fraud of the indemnifier.

b) Such liabilities shall relate to all actions, claims, demands, costs and expenses incurred by or made

against the University or the Client, in respect of any loss or damage or personal injury (including

death) which arises from anything done or omitted to be done under this Client or related agreements

to the extent that such loss, damage or injury is caused by breach or non-performance of this MoAc

or related agreements or by the negligence of either party, its employees, servants or agents.

c) Either party shall, whenever required, produce certificates signed on behalf of the other party’s

insurers stating that insurance complying with the requirement is in force and the period for which it

has been taken out.

d) The terms of any insurance or the amount of cover shall not relieve either party of any liabilities under

this MoAc.

f) Each party warrants that:

(i) it is properly constituted and incorporated under the laws of England and Wales [FOR OVERSEAS

CLIENTS: and the laws of [NAME OF COUNTRY] as the case may be]; and

(ii) it has all necessary powers and authorities to enter into this MoAc and to perform its obligations

herein including the power to carry out and/or perform such incidental acts as are necessary to

facilitate its performance of its obligations.

11. Third Party Rights

For the avoidance of doubt, this MoAc does not confer rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third

Parties) Act 1999 on anyone else except the two parties to this MoAc, and the parties do not intend

any term of this contract to be enforceable by any third party.

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12. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

a) The law applicable to the construction, performance and enforceability of this MoAc shall be English

law.

b) Any dispute arising out of this MoAc shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English

Courts, but subject to the arbitration provisions in clause 21 hereof. 

c) Both parties shall comply with local legislation, insofar as these have mandatory force in relation to

the performance of this MoAc.

13. Termination

a) This MoAc may be terminated by either party by giving a minimum of 3 months’ written notice to the

other party. This normal notice period may be varied by mutual agreement.

b) In the event of the Client materially contravening or permitting the contravention of any of the

provisions of this MoAc, e.g. non compliance, payment default or in the event that the Client goes into

liquidation or administration or makes an arrangement with its creditors or takes or suffers an event of

insolvency or some analogous event in consequence of debt or in other extreme circumstances e.g.

where the reputation of the University is threatened or affected, the University may at its discretion

and without prejudice to any other remedies available to it, terminate the MoAc by written notice

without penalty and with immediate effect.

c) In the case of any non-material contravention or failure to implement the terms of this MoAc, which is

capable of being remedied by the Client, the University will not exercise its rights to terminate this

MoAc without first having given written notification to the Client requiring the same to be remedied

within twenty-eight days.

d) Force majeure – Neither party will be liable for failure to perform its obligations under this MoAc if

such failure results from circumstances which could not have been contemplated and which are

beyond the party’s reasonable control. In such circumstances, the right to terminate the MoAc

immediately shall be reserved by both parties.

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14. Consequences of Termination

a) Any termination under this MoAc shall be without prejudice to the accrued rights of the parties.

b) Termination shall not affect any rights, which are expressed to continue after the termination of the

MoAc e.g. Confidentiality.

c) A decision by either party to terminate the MoAc shall be made on the basis that it is the Client’s

responsibility to assure that all participants registered with them at the time of the termination

decision being taken shall be able to complete and be assessed for the activity on which they are

registered. Although, students will not normally be registered as students with Middlesex University,

the activity will be recognised for progression purposes.

d) Upon termination of this MoAc, both parties shall cease to use any documents, signatures/logos or

materials provided to it by the other party, with the exception of those materials required to allow

participants already registered to complete the activity; and both parties shall cease to advertise as

having any connection with the other party, in respect of this MoAc.

e) On termination of this MoAc, both the University and the Client will cease to hold itself out as a

representative of the other party with respect to any aspect of this MoAc.

f) On termination of this MoAc, the Client shall pay any outstanding amounts due and payable under

this Agreement.

15. Assignment and Subcontracting

Neither party shall be permitted to transfer, assign or sub-contract or otherwise dispose of any of its

rights or obligations under this MoAc without the prior written consent of the other.

16. Variation

This MoAc shall not be modified or amended except by an agreement in writing signed by the parties.

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17. Status of Parties

Nothing in this MoAc shall be construed as establishing or implying a partnership or joint venture

between the parties or shall be deemed to constitute either party as the agent of the other or to allow

either party to hold itself out as acting on behalf of the other.

18. Severability

In the event that any term, condition, provision or clause of this MoAc shall be nullified or made void

by any statute, regulation or order or by the decision or order of any court having jurisdiction, the

remaining terms conditions and provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

19. Waiver

No delay, omission or failure by either party to exercise any of its rights or remedies shall be deemed

to be a waiver thereof or an acquiescence in the event giving rise to such right or remedy, but every

such right and remedy may be exercised from time to time and so often as may be deemed

expedient by the party exercising such right or remedy.

20. Notices

a) Any notice or other communication under or in connection with this MoAc shall be in writing in the

English language and shall be delivered by email and where indicated within the email by physical

copy sent by pre-paid post (and air mail if overseas), to the party intended to receive the notice or

communication at its address set out in 21(b) below or such other address as that party may specify

by notice in writing to the party giving the notice.

b) In the absence of evidence of earlier receipt, any notice or other communication shall be deemed to

have been duly given:

if sent by electronic media, when notified by a read receipt

if sent by mail, other than air mail, two days after posting it;

if sent by air mail, seven days after posting it; and

c) University address for this service is:

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ADDRESS

Academic Quality Services

Middlesex University

1st Floor Fenella

The Burroughs, Hendon

London

NW4 4BT

MARKED FOR THE ATTENTION OF

Accreditation Administrator

Client’s address for service is:

ADDRESS

MARKED FOR THE ATTENTION OF

Any party may (by notice) notify the other of any change to its address for service.

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21. Disputes

a) The parties will seek to resolve any dispute by negotiation and correspondence that, if necessary, will

involve a representative of the Board of Governors at the University and a senior member of the Client.

In the event that a dispute cannot be so resolved, the parties agree to attempt to resolve the matter

through mediation.

b) In the event that the matter cannot be resolved by negotiation or mediation as set out above, the

parties agree to resolve the matter by arbitration within the meaning of the Arbitration Act 1996, by

which arbitration they will be bound.

AS WITNESS whereof this MoAc has been signed on behalf of the parties

Agreed on behalf of

Middlesex University

Agreed on behalf of

Client/Organisation

NAME OF SIGNATORY NAME OF SIGNATORY

Director of Academic Quality Service TITLE

Date: Date

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Memorandum of Accreditation - APPENDIX 1

PERSONNEL DETAILS - MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY

POST HOLDER NAME TELEPHONE NO.

& EMAIL ADDRESS

CONTACT FOR

Accreditation

Administrator

TBC [email protected] First point of contact for

submission of participant lists

and Certificate request

Accreditation Link

Tutor

TBC TBC First point of contact for

submission of Accreditation

Proposals, Pass Lists, Sample

of assessed participants’ work

recommended for the award

of credit; academic

programme related matters,

e.g. curriculum development,

authoring monitoring reports,

handbooks, publicity and

other documentation,

teaching, learning and

assessment academic support

PERSONNEL DETAILS – CLIENT ORGANISATION

POST HOLDER NAME & ADDRESS

(if different from the main address)

TELEPHONE NO. AND EMAIL

Chief Executive Officer / Director

/ Head of Client Organisation

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Memorandum of Accreditation - APPENDIX 2

List of activities with accredited learning outcomes

As a result of this MoAc participants who achieve the accredited learning outcomes of the following the

learning activity(s) listed below, are entitled to receive the following award of academic credit from Middlesex

University:

TITLE OF LEARNING ACTIVITY NUMBER AND ACADEMIC LEVEL OF

CREDITS

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Accredited Activity Annual Monitoring Report

The Annual Monitoring Report in relation to activities with learning outcomes accredited by Middlesex University must include the following information and commentary:

1. Name of organisation

2. Title of accredited activity Number of credits Level of credit

3. Name of organisation accredited activity contact

4. Name of Middlesex University Accreditation Link Tutor

5. Outcomes of accredited activity Number of learners Number completed

6. Consider the effectiveness of the activity in relation to achievement.

7. Where appropriate, consider the outcomes in relation to characteristics of the cohort with reference to

these categories:

Number of learners Age profile -18-25,

25+

Gender profile % Ethnicity profile % Disability profile %

18-25 %

25+ %

Female %

Male%

White %

Black %

Asian %

Chinese %

Other Ethnic /Mixed Ethnic %

Other/Not Known %

None %

Dyslexia %

Deaf %

Blind %

Wheelchair %

Mental %

Unseen %

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Multiple %

Not Known %

Care %

Not Listed %

8. Appropriateness of the assessment to the accredited learning outcomes of the activity (including the report of the External Assessor in respect of accreditation at Level 5 or above)

9. Membership and functioning of the organisation Assessment Team

10. Maintenance of accurate records of the assessment

11. Standards of student work (including an analysis of assessment results)

12. Appropriateness of the learning opportunities provided by the accredited activity

13. Appropriateness of the human and physical learning resources provided to support the accredited

activity

14. Other Issues (optional)

15. Action plan and designation of responsibility in respect of action points arising

Identified issue Planned action Responsibility Completion date

16. Link Tutor’s Review

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Client’s Website and published materials are up to date and reviewed

by Link Tutor

Yes No

(Please use this space for additional comments/notes/actions about the website and marketing material)

Link Tutor’s overall comments about the programme

Date Link Tutor’s Signature

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Appendix 1 - Accreditation Fees

Initial scoping discussion

Free of charge

Consideration of Initial Approval Information

£1,000 flat fee

Development of Accreditation Proposal

£1,000 per day for development work (as required)

Assessment of Proposals

£4,800 flat fee

£1,000 per day for any additional assessment (as required)

Student registration and certification

£100 per student (potential reductions for 100+ students)

Where participants progress directly to a Middlesex qualification the registration and certification fee will be waived

Annual Monitoring

£2,000 per accredited learning activity / course per annum

Annual Monitoring, Assessment Moderation, External Assessment and consideration of Pass Lists by the University Accreditation Board

Re-accreditation

(for existing partners only)£ 2,100 per programme

Prices exclusive of VAT

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Appendix 2 – Registration and the Award of Academic Credits

Below is the procedure for registering participants with Middlesex University, who are undertaking an accredited external course or training activity accredited by Middlesex University

1. A list of all participants who are newly registered on the accredited learning

activity/course should be submitted directly to the Accreditation Administrator via

email [email protected] to enable Middlesex University to maintain

appropriate records.

2. The details provided should include the full name, date of birth and address of all the

participants (please see appendix 3)

3. This information should normally be submitted to the University within four weeks of the course starting.

4. The registration information should also confirm the start date and the duration of the course.

5. Where a participant withdraws or interrupt an accredited activity/course the University should be notified immediately.

Procedure for the award of academic credit for accredited external course and training activity

1. All participants who have been assessed and for which the award of academic credit

is sought must be identified on a pass list. 

2. A representative assessment sample must be prepared (at least 10% of the total

cohort assessed including all fails)

3. This assessment sample must be moderated by the appointed Accreditation Link

Tutor to assure the University that the academic standard of the assessed student

work is equivalent to that within the University's validated provision. 

4. Once this has been confirmed, the pass list is signed by the Accreditation Link Tutor. 

5. Where the academic level of accredited external courses is at level 5 or above, a

University appointed External Examiner will also need to review the assessment

sample to ensure that the academic standard of the assessed student work is

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equivalent to that of other UK higher education institutions. The External Examiner

also produces a brief report on the standards of the work reviewed. 

6. Once the equivalence of the academic standards of the student work has been

confirmed, the pass list is signed by the External Examiner. 

7. Once all the required signatures are in place, the pass list can then be considered by

the next Faculty committee considering award of credit. 

8. The Faculty committee considers each pass list and where all is in order, confirms the

award of academic credit. 

9. Once the award of academic credit is confirmed, Certificates of Credit for individuals

can be produced. 

Progression to Middlesex University qualifications

Once academic credit has been awarded it can be used to count towards Middlesex

University qualifications in the form of Advanced Standing. This can mean that those

progressing to Middlesex University qualifications may be able to enter a programme of

study at a later stage. For example, where the award of academic credit is represented as

equivalent to identified programme modules an applicant may be exempted from taking

these modules.

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Appendix 3 – Registration List Template

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Appendix 4 – Pass List TemplateTitle of course/training activity with accredited learning outcomes:

Organisation:

Number of credit points: Level of credit points:

Cohort identifier ( e.g start date) if applicable:

Total number of participants in the course/training activity:

Number of participants successfully completing the course/training activity:

The following participants have successfully completed the assessment requirements in order to demonstrate achievement of accredited learning outcomes and are therefore recommended to receive academic credit from the University:

Payment for Certificates please confirm below: (Cost £100 per certificate)

Organisation will pay for all certificates

Organisation does not want certificates but individual can pay for their own.

Forename Surname

MDX Student Number

(if applicable)

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I confirm on behalf of [Organisation] that the above recommendation is correct.

Signed:

Name:

Organisation representative

Date:

I confirm that I have moderated the assessed work submitted for the above and support the recommendation for the award of academic credit.

Signed:

Name:

Middlesex University Accreditation Link Tutor

Date:

I confirm that I have reviewed the assessed work submitted for the above and support the recommendation for the award of academic credit (where at level 5 and above).

Signed:

Name:

Middlesex University External Examiner

Date:

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External Assessor comments

Academic standards of the work reviewed in relation to the academic level of the credit sought

Currency and relevance of the learning materials to the area of study as evidenced by the sample

Other comments concerning the quality of learning opportunities as evidenced by the sample

I agree the above recommendations on behalf of Middlesex University:

Signed:

Name:

Chair of Relevant Faculty Committee:

Date:

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