Recognitions & Memberships

Accreditation and Recognition
 

Given that there are literally hundreds (if not thousands) of accreditation bodies around the world, accreditaton and recognition appears to be a very complex issue - no one course/programme is ever going to be accredited or recognised everywhere. Your main concern should be that you choose the education that is going to be meaningful and able to meet your needs and help you achieve the goals that you have set yourself:

Formal Recognition

ADL is part of the ACS Global Network of colleges who have been offering educational courses since 1979.  The quality of these courses command respect in academic circles within a range of disciplines in the UK, Australia and beyond. Many of our staff include world renowned academics from several countries, and it maintains active partnerships with respected institutions in several countries including Ireland, Australia and Singapore. Many of these affiliates are formally recognised by government education authorities in their respective countries.

International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC)IARC

ADL is recognised by the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC). Most ADL courses (Certificate and higher) are accredited by IARC. www.iarcedu.com 
 

What does IARC Recognition & Accreditation Mean


IARC is an  international industry body with no affiliation to  any government. Recognition is a form of endorsement for the overall operation of the  institution, which derives  credibility  from the support  received from all the member institutions. You can see the institutions involved, and  confirm our standing by looking at the  IARC Members section on  the web: http://www.iarcedu.com/members.aspx

A course is IARC accredited when  it is  being delivered by an IARC recognised institution (i.e. Any from this list of members) and it also satisfies criteria for accreditation as found on the  webstie:
http://www.iarcedu.com/about/iarc-standards.aspx

The key criteria are:
Duration of the course is comparable with course standards for that  type of  course in well established  universities and college internationally, and in the industry the course operates.  As a general guide the following minimum standards apply:

Accredited Certificates involve 400 hours  or more of study
Accredited Advanced Diplomas  involve 800 hours or more of study  
Accredited Diplomas  involve  600 hours or more of  study
Accredited Associate degrees involve 2 years  of full time study
Accredited Bachelors Degrees involve 3 years of full time study

IARC Recognition is not the  same as government recognition. It follows  a different set of  criteria, established to reflect what is  considered credible across the world, rather than just  within one country.  As such, some government accreditation  programs may simply  not satisfy IARC standards, and some IARC accredited programs might not always satisfy individual government accreditation requirements.

The two major  benefits of IARC Recognition & Accreditation are:

1. You can be confident  that the course you are studying is credible, not only in terms of its content, but also the way it is delivered and the the way  you will be assessed.

2. Awareness and respect for your studies will extend beyond the limits of your  own state or country; and through international member institutions, you will have a network of aware contacts in education institutions across a number of continents. 

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)

ICBAccredited Training Centre with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers.

ICB is the larget bookkeeping Institue in the world. It's objectives are to promote and maintain the standards of bookkeeping as a profession, through the establishment of a series of relevant qualifications and the award of grades of memberships that recognise academic attainment, working experience and competence.

ICB qualifications are accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculm Authority (QCA) and the regulatory authorities in Wales and Northern Ireland.
www.book-keepers.org

RHSRoyal Horticutural Society

ADL conducts RHS qualifications, including Certificate II to M.Hort. qualifications, which are awarded by the RHS after passing RHS conducted examinations. These awards include ones accredited through the Qualifications Curriculum Authority.

 

ACS Global Partners Network

AGPMember of ACS Global Partners Network – committed to Ethical Education

 

 

BALI – British Association of Landscape Industries

A recognised Corresponding Member of the British Association of Landscape Industries. BALI was founded in 1972 and is the leading trade association with UK wide and overseas membership for landscape contractors, designers, colleges and students. The aim of the Association is to improve the standing of the landscape industry through corporate representation, fostering awareness amongst professional bodies, public bodies and the general public.

 ADL Quality Policy

ADL will strive to continually improve the high levels of Service and Courses to our clients, through commitment and dedication of the management, and all staff, in all ADL activities.

This will be achieved by: -

  • Operating and adhering to, a formal Quality Management System.
  • Enhancing the skills of ADL administrators and faculty, through training and career development, recognising that ADL administrators and faculty are our most important resource.
  • Encouraging and fostering a spirit of teamwork among all members of ADL, so that everybody can contribute to the success and improvement of the Academy.
  • Reviewing the success of ADL quality objectives on a regular basis.


Our key quality objectives are the increased satisfaction of our students and customers, measured by the continued expansion of ADL student and customer numbers, continued expansion of courses, and the improvement of our quality management system through the effective implementation of organisational processes and best practice.

This Quality Policy will be displayed in prominent positions throughout ADL facilities, and will form part of all new staff induction training. This Policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure its continued suitability.

This Quality Policy is extracted from the official Quality Manual of ADL.

 

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