In addition to the suite of qualifications available to all accredited centres, ABP can also accredit courses devised by centres and work with centres to develop bespoke qualifications. These can be of any level and duration and can also be delivered and assessed in languages other than English.
These bespoke qualifications will be awarded by ABP and are not regulated Ofqual qualifications.
Offering centre-devised programmes or bespoke qualifications which are ABP endorsed adds to their value and credibility.
To take the first step in developing a bespoke qualification or accrediting an existing centre devised course please complete and submit the Expression of Interest Form.
Step 1 Please complete the Expression of Interest Form.
Step 2 We will then contact you with the specific information and forms based on your submission of the expression of interest form.
Step 3 After discussion your requirements will be sent to sector specific writers who will either write the units based on your requirements or review your existing units for accreditation.
The sector specific writers will utilise the ABP Qualification Framework (based on the QCF) which has been developed to enable providers of education and training to design flexible and customised programmes.
The ABP Qualification Framework is designed to support access to education and employment, lifelong learning or the requirements of particular employers and employees.
The ABP Qualification Framework offers:
- The opportunity to customise a qualification for a specific industry need
- The ability to provide the knowledge, skills and understanding that underpin the National Occupational Standards for a particular sector
- Flexibility, coherence and relevance across nine levels (including Entry)
- Certification of small or larger blocks of learning
- The potential for links to existing qualifications which are recognised by other organisations such as UK universities
- The opportunities for progression to either a higher level qualification or to an extended programme of study at the same level
- ABP provides a personal service whilst offering centres flexibility. Programmes are internally assessed and externally verified and they can be delivered using any method appropriate to learners’ needs.
- Through a network of UK and overseas offices ABP offers the support centres need to help them design and deliver their education and training programmes to learners.
- A dedicated team of syllabus and assessment writers which include highly qualified, experienced university academics, many of whom also possess significant industrial experience
- A broad range of resources and support materials to help training providers run their courses effectively, efficiently and economically
- An enthusiastic and customer focused help desk to support the centres and learners
- Online support including FAQs, resources and updates to keep students and centres fully informed
Next Step
For Centres:Take the first step; complete and submit the Expression of Interest Form
