Before you begin we advise that you read D1: Brief Guide to Assessment  to view the details of accreditation. The following is a summary of ODL QC accreditation process:

To confirm the willingness of both provider and ODL QC to work towards accreditation

Complete & Submit form A1: Registration and appropriate cheque.

Any (three months are required between registration and the target Council Meeting)

£100 (UK-based) or £250 (Non-UK-based providers).

To agree overall parameters and timing of the assessment process.

Complete & Submit form A2: Application Form
Agree overall timetable with ODL QC

Any time after registration; normally at least two months prior to the target Council Meeting.

£500 (more in certain circumstances)

Preparation for assessment.

Discussion and confirmation of details set out in form A2 (by email or telephone).
Begin collation of Course Assessment Packs (as soon as courses agreed).
Circulation of questionnaires to learners.
Circulation of questionnaires to tutors.
Submission of Course Assessment Packs to specialist assessor(s) & ODL QC.
Fix date for assessment visit (if required by ODL QC).

As soon as possible after application details agreed.

Make full submission to ODL QC: forms together with supporting materials.
Visit from assessor.
Agree quote and circulation of Press release (assuming application is successful)

At least one week prior to the visit and/or three weeks prior to the target Council meeting.

Any additional assessment fee agreed with ODL QC.

Formal decision by Council as to whether or not to grant accreditation.

All accredited providers are re-assessed prior to reconsideration within three years of accreditation

Annual Fees are charged to accredited providers; details on request.