A. Any provision delivered by two or more organisations is covered by a written agreement which clearly specifies the respective rights and division of responsibilities between the partners.

B. One organisation (the “principal provider”) has legal responsibility for delivery of the provision, and the learner is made aware of this.

C. The principal provider has in place procedures which ensure that all aspects of a provision meet ODL QC standards.

This applies, for example, whenever:
1. the provision is offered by a provider as, or equivalent to, its own, in its published lists or prospectus, whether offered in or developed through partnerships with other bodies or not;
2. part of the provision is delegated to a third party (such as an overseas agent);
3. the provider is acting as agent for courses offered by another.