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ALAP Standards of Accreditation
Promotional Activities
- All advertising, websites, printed and online promotional materials give a truthful and accurate account of courses available
- Advertising is specific to the accredited course(s) and course providers avoid statements which imply otherwise
- Course providers comply with all relevant legislation
- All advertising is conducted in a fair and ethical manner
- All enquiries are handled promptly and professionally by staff who are competent to answer questions relating to courses
- All enquirers are provided with adequate detail including what is included, fees, timing of the course and cancellation rights
Course Participants
- The admissions policy takes into account equal opportunities statements
- The course has clearly defined entry requirements to ensure that the participants are suitably qualified to undertake the course
- Satisfactory procedures are in place to assess prior learning and experience
- Appropriate entry requirements will include English language assessment
Methodology and Resources
- Resources used and/or supplied are appropriate to the needs and levels of the learners
- Trainers are fully aware of sound, up-to-date methodological principles
- Courses include course work, independent study and work for submission
- Course materials follow a clearly defined sequence
- Support for the learner to aid in the achievement of a level of study are included in the course materials
Course Structure
- The course syllabus is clearly advertised
- The course design and content matches the aims of the level of the course
- The course content and hours of study are relevant to the learning outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- The course has a clear statement of what learners can achieve on successful completion
- The materials, methods and support are appropriate for the learner to achieve the intended learning outcomes
- The course starts from a clearly stated level of competence and facilitates progress to a higher level of competence
- The assessment tasks in the course are appropriate for the learning outcomes
Grading and Assessment
- Guidelines are in place for the grading and assessment of the course
- Learners are informed of the grading structure used by ALAP centres
- Procedures are in place for learners to receive regular feedback throughout the course
- Learners are encouraged to improve their strategies in order to achieve their goals and are given help to do this
- A system for collecting learners’ grades is in place
- Assessment methods are varied
- Assessment methods are consistent with the learning outcomes
- Learners’ achievements are recognised through the issuance of ALAP certification
Support
- The course provider shows commitment to helping learners to achieve their goals
- Support is adequate to facilitate successful completion of the course
- Support is promptly given
- A complaints procedure is in place, but rarely called upon
Suitability of Training Staff
- All teaching staff are appropriately qualified and experienced
- Teaching staff undergo training to ensure strict marking guidelines are adhered to
- A sufficient number of staff are in place to deal with expected learner numbers
- Teaching staff are encouraged to open discussion regarding improvements to course materials
Quality Assurance
- Procedures are in place to maintain quality standards in the delivery, grading and assessment of the course
- Procedures are in place for external moderation to take place
- Procedures are in place for upgrading and updating of course materials
Professional Conduct
- Professional behaviour is promoted within the centre offering ALAP accredited courses
- All staff show respect for all learners regardless of race, religion etc
- All staff conduct themselves with integrity at all times
- All staff maintain good relationships with other professionals and other centres
- Content of publicity in any form of media will be checked with ALAP Head Office in the UK
- All staff will ensure that all personal information is kept strictly confidential
- Teaching staff will ensure, as far as possible, that all students achieve their potential
- Staff will use their professional judgement in order to resolve any, unlikely, student dispute
- All staff will ensure that relationships with students remain professional at all times
- Staff will maintain a professional and positive relationship with ALAP staff
- All staff will aid in the maintenance of the ALAP reputation for excellence, quality and success