QCTO GUIDE · 2026

QCTO Workplace Experience Evidence: What Providers Should Organise

Workplace components are an important part of many occupational qualifications. QCTO accreditation guidance refers to agreements for work experience components and evidence that the provider can deliver the relevant curriculum components.

What workplace evidence should a QCTO provider keep?

Maintain signed workplace agreements, placement information, learner allocations, workplace activities, supervision arrangements and completed records appropriate to the qualification.

How to use this guide

Start with the registered qualification or programme you intend to offer. Build an evidence matrix, assign responsibility for each item, check document validity and version control, and make sure the evidence can be demonstrated in practice. A strong application is not simply a collection of PDFs; it is a coherent operating system for delivering the programme.

Official QCTO reference

QCTO states that Skills Development Providers offering programmes and qualifications within the OQSF must seek QCTO accreditation and comply with the applicable minimum criteria. The official provider guidance also provides access to accreditation forms, criteria and programme information.