Qualification Framework (QF) Training Courses

Stage 1 Training Courses

Stage 1 of the Qualification Framework (QF)

Each of these training units are to prepare delegates for the QF examinations.

On successful completion of all units under Stage 1 candidates will be awarded:
The Trading Standards Practitioner Certificate (TSPC)

These training courses each consist of 2 contact days with your trainer, online distance learning via the student learning management system (LMS), a revision day and 3 hours of virtual teletutorials with your trainer. 

Unit 1:

This unit will introduce you to the nature, structure and regulatory framework in the UK. In addition, you will be provided with a basic understanding of the legal system in the UK and the structure of the civil and criminal courts. You will learn the formation of contracts and the concept of obligations and liabilities within contracts.

 

Unit 2:

This unit will provide you with the knowledge of business formation and the role of self-regulation as a means to maintaining compliance.
You will explore the various agencies involved in this process. You will learn about the role of business advice as a means to developing an environment of compliance and understand how compliance is achieved, including the concept of Primary Authority.

 

Unit 3:

This unit will provide you with the knowledge of core consumer protection legislation and processes which ensure a fair-trading environment within the UK.
You will gain an understanding of the criminal and civil legislative mechanisms and the powers to enforce them. In addition, you will also learn the procedural framework for investigation and evidence gathering.

 

For more information on the Stage including access to the unit syllabi please check the Stage 1 resources area: INTRO TO UNIT

Stage 1 Course Training Information:

Training Unit	Cohort	1hour Intro	Contact Days	Tutorial 1	Tutorial 2	Revision Day	Venue	Link
UNIT 1: REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT & ENFORCEMENT	1	13 Sept 2023 10am	21-22 Sept 2023	7 Dec 2023 10am	8 Feb 2024  10am	3 Apr 2024	Preston	BOOKING IS CLOSED
UNIT 1: REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT & ENFORCEMENT	2	13 Sept 2023 11am	1-2 Nov 2023	9 Jan 2024 11am	12 Mar 2024 10am	12 Apr 2024	virtual	BOOKING IS CLOSED
UNIT 2: BUSINESS & CONSUMER LEGAL FRAMEWORKS	1	20 Sept 2023 11am	5-6 Oct 2023	8 Nov 2023 11am	15 Feb 2024 11am	4 Apr 2024	Preston	BOOKING IS CLOSED
UNIT 2: BUSINESS & CONSUMER LEGAL FRAMEWORKS	2	22 Sept 2023 11am	16-17 Oct 2023	16 Jan 2024 11am	5 Mar 24 11am	9 Apr 2024	virtual	BOOKING IS CLOSED
UNIT 3: TRADING STANDARDS LAW PART 1	1	27 Sept 2023 11am	18-19 Oct 2023	17 Jan 2024 11am	22 Feb 2024 11am	10 Apr 2024	Preston	BOOKING IS CLOSED
UNIT 3: TRADING STANDARDS LAW PART 1	2	28 Sept 2023 10am	24-26 Oct 2023 9.30-2.00	17 Jan 2024 2pm	5 Mar 2024 2.00-3.00	16-17 Apr 2024 9.30-1.00	virtual	BOOKING IS CLOSED

LATE BOOKINGS for members:

Please use the Late booking link here to be allocated to a cohort with space available.

Training Course Fees:

Member: £855+vat    

Non-Member: £895+vat     

Further information for each course, once booked, will be given with your joining instructions.

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