STA - Endorsement Submission

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PLEASE NOTE: The maximum upload limit for this form is 35MB. If you think the total size of the documents you need to upload will exceed this limit, please first contact us at sta.endorsement@pdapproval.com or +44 (0)333 577 0908.

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Size of delivery team

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Region of Delivery

London	South East
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Are you applying for either Partner or Supporter status with PD:Verified?
PD:Verified is our professional register for tutors, assessors and quality assurers, and Partners and Supporters gain many benefits for themselves and their graduates. Accredited endorsement is a condition of either status (Faculty qualifications only). For more information visit www.pdverified.com or select the third option and we will contact you to explain the offer.

YesNoI offer Faculty qualifications and would like more information about this option

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PLEASE NOTE: The maximum upload limit for this form is 35MB. If you think the total size of the documents you need to upload will exceed this limit, please first contact us at international@pdapproval.com or +44 (0)333 577 0908.

Do you already have a current endorsed Industry Award?

YesNo

Do you already have a current endorsed Assessed PAYG programme?

YesNo

Do you already have a current endorsed Non-Assessed PAYG programme?

YesNo

Do you already have a current endorsed Informal PAYG programme?

YesNo

Current Endorsed Price

Have you or anyone in your organisation ever been the subject of an investigation, conviction or sanction or been refused recognition by any professional body, awarding organisation or quality kitemark?

YesNo

Save your submission now as we are unable to proceed with your application at this point. Please contact the Professional Development Team on 0333 577 0908.

Other awarding bodies
Are you (your organisation), or have you ever been, accredited or awarded a kitemark of quality by another body?

YesNo

Please list all the awarding bodies here, both those you have approval from currently as well as any that have expired - please label appropriately. We may contact your other awarding bodies as part of our due diligence checks.

Do you own the intellectual property of the programme you are submitting?

YesNoUsing PD:Approval's Learner Manual

Please attach the IP Permission Form

Download the IP permission form at the bottom of this form and upload it here once completed.

When do you want to deliver this programme?

This is for information only.

Title and description of training

Please provide a brief overview of your training

Is your programme online/blended?

YesNo

Please provide login details and relevant instructions so that the evaluator can view the online element. Use the Upload box at the end of this page if necessary.

Learning aims and outcomes
(If using PD:Approval's Manual/s, insert 'As per PD:Approval's manual')

Please specify your learning aims and outcomes. A learning outcome is what the learner will be able to do once they have completed your industry award it is seen more of a statement. A learning aim is more related to the overall session (the smaller steps to get to the outcome).

Degree Title

This is the title of the degree programme that will embed the endorsed elements. Please insert the full official title.

Pre-requisites

Please refer to the mapping toolkit for guidance on pre-requisites,

Guided Learning Hours: this is the total time for your award
IMPORTANT: If you are using both the Technical and A&P manuals provided by PDA, please insert N/A in the following boxes; If you are only using one of PDA's manuals, you must insert the GLH for your own manual.

How many hours are face-to-face delivery?

The minimum hours for face-to-face delivery is 50.

How many hours are theory delivery?

How many practicum hours are your learners required to undertake, evidenced by a logbook?

The minimum practicum hours is 36.

What is the total GLH?

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

Tutor to student ratio

Please indicate the maximum number of students in a face to face class.

Any other information you wish to upload relating to the fields above

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Facilities and Equipment

Use the downloadable template below to detail the facilities in place at any venue where the training will take place and what specialist equipment will be available for the learners.

Biography Templates and Certificates

Download the Biography Template below for each of the tutors, assessors, internal quality assurers (IQA) and authors involved in your endorsed programme, ensuring you provide us with all certificates as evidence.

Learner Enrolment process

Please upload details of your learner enrolment process, what records you keep and how you maintain its security.

Learner Attendance Records

Please upload details of your how you monitor learner attendance, what records you keep and how you maintain its security.

Biographies

Please supply biographies for the presenters or workshop leaders taking part in your event, showing relevant experience and qualifications in the subject in which they are delivering.

Team Matrix

Please upload a team matrix showing the team members you have submitted Biography Templates for, the role they will be undertaking and for which programme, and the training they are undergoing for their role, if any.

Tutor Information Pack

Your tutor information pack will include all the information the tutor will need in order to run the training consistently and effectively ie lesson plans, PowerPoints.

Draft Certificate of Achievement

Please provide a draft copy of your Certificate of Achievement showing where you will put the STA and endorsement logos which you will receive once approved. Post approval you will be asked to provide the final version with the logos added.

Learner Information Pack
Are you using PD:Approval's A&P and Technical Manuals?

Yes, via StudyHubNo, we are using our own manuals

Do you own the intellectual property of the A&P and technical manuals you are submitting?

YesNo

Please attach the IP Permission Form (download and complete the IP permission form at the bottom of the page).

Upload your A&P/Technical Manuals here

Are you using PD:Approval's A&P Manual?

Yes, via StudyHubNo, we are using our own A&P manual

Do you own the intellectual property of the A&P manual you are submitting?

YesNo

Please attach the IP Permission Form (download and complete the IP permission form at the bottom of the page).

If you do not own the intellectual property of this training programme please contact sta.endorsement@pdapproval.com for a copy of the IP Permission Form to complete and attach.

Upload your A&P Manual here

Other learner materials - please upload anything else you provide as part of the Learner Pack

This is any other information you give your learners that will support them before, during and after the training to complete your programme successfully.

Assessment
Whose assessment will you be using?

PDA's Learner Assessment Pack/MCQs (free if using our manuals, £10 per learner if using your own)My own Learner Assessment Pack/MCQs

Do you own the intellectual property of the Learner Assessment Pack and MCQs?

YesNo

Upload your Learner Assessment Pack, MCQs and assessment strategy here

Please attach the IP Permission Form (download and complete the IP permission form at the bottom of the page).

Upload your Learner Assessment Pack, MCQs and assessment strategy here

Administration Pack

The administration pack is an internal document containing all of the necessary systems and processes to guarantee that you can process, support and deliver training to the learners efficiently and effectively.

Assessment Pack

Please provide the practical and/or theory assessments, together with the marking criteria and the assessment strategy.

Part-mapping to Sector Standards

Attach your mapping toolkit/s here once you have mapped to those parts of the standards that are covered in your training - contact us if you need help with this aspect of the application.

100% Mapping to Sector Standards

Attach your mapping toolkit/s here, which must be fully completed - contact us if you need help with this aspect of the application.

Relevant Company Insurances

Attach any relevant insurances for example, certificate of public liability insurance, employers liability insurance, building insurance, industry specific insurances and professional indemnity insurance etc.

Evaluation Form

Attach the evaluation form for your event, which should include feedback on the venue, presentations/workshops, presenters/workshop leaders, and organisation of the event.

Validation Document

Please supply a copy of your validation document, along with the programme specification for all modules of awards submitted for endorsement and the module descriptors.

Quality Assurance

Your quality assurance policy must detail how you will ensure that all training and assessment meets STA standards.

Programme Snapshot

Please provide teaching materials and delivery resources from one week in the endorsed programme ie lecture notes, handouts, lesson plans.

Letter of Approval

An official confirmation on letterheaded paper from your Awarding Organisation listing the qualifications you are approved to deliver as an accredited centre.

EQA Report

Your latest quality assurance report from your awarding organisation. Please note we do not endorse providers who are deemed High or Medium Risk by their AOs.

Draft marketing

Please attach the marketing that has been created to support your event, or a draft of what is planned. Please indicate where the endorsement logos will be placed (you will receive the logos once you are approved).

Draft marketing

Please attach the draft marketing that has been created to promote your training. Please indicate where the endorsement logos will be placed (you will receive the logos once you are approved). You will be asked to provide the final version of the marketing post approval.

Company logo

Please upload your company logo in jpeg or png format so that we can use it when we are promoting you as an endorsed provider.

Assessment Strategy

You must include at least 36 hours practicum which is recorded in a logbook and signed off.

Qualification Title(s) and TQT

List the qualification title(s) that you wish to include in your endorsement as well as the total qualification time (TQT) for each one. These titles appear on your centre approval letter and must be replicated exactly here.

Full mapping to sector standards

Please attach the relevant standards toolkit/s for your embedded vocational awards.

Would you like to add an additional degree pathway?

YesNo

The cost will be added to your submission fee.

Any additional supporting documents
Please upload any other materials that are used for the delivery of this training

Degree Name

Same tutor team/ assessment?

YesNo

Assessment Pack

Please provide the practical and/or theory assessments together with the marking criteria and assessment strategy.

Biographies & Certificates

Download template

Please ensure that you submit the CVs of all your tutors, assessors, internal quality assurers (IQA) and authors. All those involved with the training programme must be qualified at the level at which they are writing, delivering, assessing and/or internally quality assuring in relation to the discipline. Furthermore, it is mandatory that those delivering, assessing and/or IQAing are qualified in the areas of responsibility (job role). Any of the following qualifications will be acceptable, however if there are gaps in qualifications, PD:Approval has training scheduled throughout the year for you to attend - click here for more information and to book online. • Teacher training qualification • Accredited Institution PG Cert in teaching and supporting learning (e.g. HEA UKPSF) • PTLLS /DTLLS/CTLLS • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF) • Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (QCF) • Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (QCF) • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (QCF) • A1/A2 (D32, D33) • Relevant predecessor NQF assessor qualifications • Internal quality assurers (IQA) • Level 4 Award in the IQA of Assessment • Processes and Practice (QCF) • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the IQA of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF) • V1 (D34) • Relevant predecessor NQF IQA qualifications

Downloads

Download: IP Permission form template

Download: Biography Template

Download: Facilities and Equipment template

Download: Lesson Plan template

Links

Visit the Mapping Toolkit page

Visit the PD:Approval shop

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Fast-track my evaluation report (fee applies)

YesNoFor an additional fee of £50+VAT, your submission will be prioritised and you will receive your initial evaluation report within 10 working days of payment (subject to the correct evidence being provided; any discrepancies may affect the timeline)

Where is your invoicing address:

UKRest of World

Please provide evidence of your business status

Upload a copy of your letterheaded paperProvide your registered Company Number

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Please upload a letterhead paper

Are you VAT registered?

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Do you have a VAT number?

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Please provide evidence of your business status

Upload a letterhead paperProvide the registered Company Number

Please provide your registered company number.

Please upload a letterhead paper

PDA Assessment Pack (£)

Total Price (£)

Total Price (£) inc. VAT

Final Price

An additional fee of £200 (+VAT if UK) may be applicable if your submission is incomplete and your technical evaluator requests further evidence.

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Agreement Terms

I confirm that I am authorised by the Organisation detailed in this submission to complete this application form on their behalf .

(Tick to agree)

I confirm that I have read and understood all the information and requirements and by submitting this application agree to pay the relevant submission fee in full.

(Tick to agree)

I confirm that all of the training centres, facilities and equipment used for this training programme meet the relevant health & safety requirements and all centres are covered by the necessary insurances

(Tick to agree)

I confirm that a practicum requirement of at least 36 hours and minimum 50 hours face to face delivery hours are included in the Sports Massage/Therapy qualifications in this application.

(Tick to agree)

I confirm that a practicum requirement of at least 36 hours and minimum 50 hours face to face delivery team are included in the Sports Massage qualifications in this application.

(Tick to agree)

I have read and agree to the Contract Terms including the Code of Conduct and Practice (please click the link below to read first).

(Tick to agree)

Read the Contract Terms for the Approval of Education and the Code of Conduct & Practice for Approved Training Providers here (this link will open in a new tab).

Cancellation
In line with our terms and conditions, you have 14 days from the date of this submission to cancel and receive a full refund. After 14 days or once the evaluation has started, no refund will be made. Please select the option which applies to you:

I am paying immediately but want you to wait 14 days from the date of this application before starting the evaluation.I am paying now and want you to start the evaluation as soon as you receive the funds. I understand that this means the evaluation will start and I will not be able to cancel and receive a refund.I am electing to pay by invoice (30 days payment terms) so no refund will be required if I cancel within 14 days as no payment will have been made and the evaluation will not have started. I understand that if the invoice is paid within the 14 day cancellation period, the evaluation will start and no refund can be made.

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