The programme will be accredited with the Open College Network at Level 3. This is broadly equivalent to NVQ3 and A’ level. The OCN divides the course up into ‘credits’ for work done. The CAT programme provides 30 credits in total. Credits are given by the OCN for successful completion of individual units. However, applicants must attend the full course, and must complete all units to the required standard to receive the CAADA Certificate of Professional Competence.

In order to establish that each learner has reached the required level of understanding for each topic, their work will be assessed and moderated by both an internal and external moderator. The assessment will include a variety of approaches including case studies, written tasks, discussions, practice files and role play. Learners will receive considerable support from the training team in this. Assessment will take place in the classroom and a limited number of ‘assignment’ tasks that will take place out of the classroom will also be assessed.

Learners’ ‘assignments’ will be accepted for assessment until the course closure date which is 7 months after the last day of attendance at the training venue.