We will impose an accreditation requirement due to an identified risk connected with either the qualification or the AO.

We might apply an accreditation requirement to a specific qualification because of its complex nature, particular characteristics, or because of the wider impact if the qualification is not well designed, delivered and assessed.

We may apply an accreditation requirement where we do not have full confidence in an AO’s own qualification design, development, approval or quality assurance arrangements to design, develop and award the qualification.