Endorsement is the process by which learning resources are assessed by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT(UK)) Awarding Organisation (AO) to ensure they satisfactorily meet the minimum standard of the assessment requirements of a specified qualification and/or unit.

Endorsement of Learning Resources is currently available for materials that support the delivery of the Transport Managers Certificate of Professional Competence (TMCPC).

The CILT(UK) AO policy for Learning Material Endorsement is available below:

• Learning Material Endorsement Policy v2

Benefits of CILT(UK) AO Learning Resource Endorsement

• Assurance that the content meets the base elements of the relevant CILT(UK) qualification or unit assessment criteria.
• The recipient will receive an endorsement logo for use on the CILT(UK) AO Endorsed Learning Resource(s).
• Listing on the CILT(UK) AO website

Learning Resource Endorsement criteria and review

CILT(UK) AO will need access to the Learning Resources for review purposes. CILT(UK) AO will review Learning Resources against the following criteria and evidence. For full information regarding Learning Material Endorsement, please refer to the above policy document.

Coverage

Mapping must be done to show how the learning resource(s) cover the learning objectives and/or assessment criteria. Indicative content MUST be considered in this aspect.

Accuracy of content

CILT(UK) AO will require a policy that provides details of how frequently content maintenance is conducted in relation to areas such as:

• Legislation
• Changes to standard practice
• Technological influences.

Rigour

The content should be aligned to the appropriate qualification or unit level/standard, considering the type of resource used and the qualification intention.

Accessibility

Designed in such a way that allows for adaptation in line with required accessibility requirements by a Learning Partner.

Content considers diversity and inclusion.

Conflicts of Interest – actual and perceived

Applicants will need to fill out a Conflict of Interest form, which will be assessed before the endorsement process will begin. For further information, see CILT(UK) AO’s Conflict of Interest policy.

Contact

How users can contact the Learning Resource Provider to purchase and query content. CILT(UK) AO also require notification of applicable service level agreements.