The standards against which we assess education and training programmes.
This version of the standards was published on 27 June 2017 and has been in effect since September 2018.
Revised standards of education and training
During 2025-26 we consulted on revisions to the standards. The responses have been analysed and the revised standards have been published. The revised standards will not come into effect until 7 September 2027.
What are the standards of education and training?
A programme that meets the standards of education and training allows a student who successfully completes that programme to meet the standards of proficiency. They are then eligible to apply to us for registration.