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This guide takes you through applying to be a Pearson vocational centre, covering how to fill in the form and providing detailed guidance on the approval process.  \nIf you want to become a centre offering only general qualifications with Pearson, please visit our website.  \nIf you’re based outside the UK and want to become an international Pearson centre, please complete our expression of interest form.  \nBefore continuing with your application, you should know that by submitting a new centre approval application to us, you agree for Pearson to conduct a credit check and due diligence check, using external sources where necessary.  \nIf you are successful with your application, you will be charged a £1,000 approval fee.  \nThere is an annual minimum spend requirement of £5000 for all Pearson approved UK colleges and work-based learning vocational centres. Spend is calculated to include all purchases made between 1 September and 31 August net of VAT.  \nWithin this centre approval  \nhandbook, you will find:  \n1. Approval process: an outline of our approval process and what to expect 5 throughout your centre approval journey.  \n2. JCQ approval process: more information about JCQ approval and what is 8 required to complete the process.  \n3. Completing the Centre Approval Application Form: guidance and key points 9 to support your application.  \n4. Centre recognition criteria: ensure you read and fully understand all criteria 13 within this section to enable you to confirm within your application.  \n5. Additional qualification requirements 16 Please only consult this section if you are applying to offer the following qualifications:  \n• Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sports Industry Skills (Instructing  \nExercise in a Gym Environment) (603/6135/9) 18  \n\n| • | Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award (120 GLH) NQF Children’s Play, Learning and Development (600/6814/0) | 16 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| • | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (360) RQF Children’s Play, Learning and Development (601/7569/2) | 16 |\n| • | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (540) RQF Children’s Play, Learning and Development (601/7570/9) | 16 |\n| • | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (720) RQF Children’s Play, Learning and Development [Early Years Educator](601/7571/0) | 16 |\n| • | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (1080) RQF Children’s Play, Learning and Development [Early Years Educator](601/7572/2) | 16 |\n| • | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma (360 GLH) Children’s Play, Learning and Development [Early Years Practitioner](603/0509/5) | 16 |\n\n• Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff (603/6166/9) 21  \n• Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for  \nPharmacy Support Staff (Apprenticeship) (603/6167/0) 21  \n\n| • | Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (603/5160/3) | 21 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| • | BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (integrated apprenticeships) (603/6304/6) | 21 |\n| • | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport and Fitness (603/4925/6) | 25 |\n| • | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport and Fitness (603/4927/X) | 25 |\n| • | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sports Industry Skills (Instructing Circuit Training) (603/6136/0) | 23 |\n| • | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport, Fitness and Personal Training (603/4928/1) | 25 |\n\n• BTEC Security Qualifications 29  \n6. Approval application checklist: Use this checklist to ensure you have completed 30  \nand included all documentation to avoid any delays to your application journey with Pearson.  \n1. Approval  \nproce","cbCaih2192u7YtEG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaih2192u7YtEG","pdf",480992,"English","# Approval process\n## JCQ approval process\n## Completing the Centre Approval Application Form\n## Centre recognition criteria\n## Additional qualification requirements\n## Approval application checklist","[{\"question\":\"How do vocational centres apply to become a Pearson-approved centre?\",\"answer\":\"Organisations submit a new centre approval application, then Pearson reviews the form to decide whether to proceed. 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