Approval Forms

Please select the form you wish to download by clicking the appropriate link below. Once you've completed the form, please email it to info@ncfe.org.uk. We'll process your application with 5 working days of receipt.

10 Easy Steps to a Smooth Approval Visit

Our simple step-by-step guide to a smooth approval visit. Our Approval Advisors will need to visit you to check you meet our criteria, so we’ve produced this guide to help you to prepare for the visit.
Additional Product Supplement

You can use this form to apply for additional products where there is not enough space in the original forms. You can use this as many times as you need to.
Application to Become an NCFE Approved Centre

Application to Become an NCFE Approved Centre. Complete this form and return to NCFE.
Application to Offer Additional Products Form

Apply to Offer Additional Products - Download the form, fill in and return to us at NCFE.
Approval Criteria

To gain approval to offer an NCFE qualification or award you must meet the criteria detailed in this document.
Approval Visit Checklist

We know that making the most effective use of your time is crucial, so we’ve put together the following checklist. This will help you prepare for your Approval Visit – thus making the most use of your precious time!
Approval Visit Report
Programme Notification Form

There are key differences between the NQF and QCF versions of our qualifications. It is therefore an important requirement for you to confirm that you have acknowledged the changes and continue to fulfil the required criteria.
User Guide to the Approval Advisor Visit Report

This guide offers an explanation for each of the main sections in the approval report which is completed by your Approval Advisor during or shortly after your approval visit.