Response to IfATE's mandatory qualifications criteria
Date
15/02/2023
Category
Consultations
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IfATE recently conducted a consultation on proposed changes to its Mandatory Qualifications Criteria, aiming to narrow the criteria’s scope.
In its decision, IfATE largely adopted its proposals, but provided greater flexibility by:
- expanding the definition of ‘Labour Market Requirements’ to include qualifications which support progression through an established career path
- expanding the definition of ‘Regulatory and legal requirement’ to include qualifications which fulfil non-regulatory legal requirements
- permitting, in exceptional circumstances, qualifications to deliver content which goes beyond the occupational standard
- clarifying the integration with the EPA and setting out the aims integration must achieve rather than prescribing a particular approach.
For a more detailed overview, refer to the full PDF response.
Response to IfATE Mandatory Qualifications Criteria PDF