Response to IfATE mandatory qualifications criteria

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