ACCREDITATION HANDBOOK 2019-20
ACCREDITATION HANDBOOK
2019-20
Middlesex University Accreditation Handbook
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
www.mdx.ac.uk/aboutus/Strategy/quality-standards/handbook/section14.aspx .
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
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
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
Website
Address
Title of the Proposed
Course/Activity
Number and Level of Credits
Middlesex University contact
University Faculty/School
Role
Telephone number
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
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
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
Website
Address
Middlesex University contact
University Faculty
Role
Telephone number
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:
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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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