Refund Policy for Accredited Level 5/7 Candidates
This refund policy applies to all Level 5 and 7 programmes
Where a candidate requests to withdraw, or is withdrawn by the BDA, the following refunds are applicable:
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Reason for withdrawal |
Cut-off point for withdrawal |
Refund |
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Applicants who have changed their minds about starting the course |
6 weeks before course start date |
100% course fees, less administration fee of £75 |
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1 week before course start date |
90% course fees |
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Candidates who choose to withdraw from the course |
Within 3 months of the course start date |
75% of course fees |
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Between 3 -6 months from the course start date |
25% of course fees |
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After 6 months of the course start date |
No refund available |
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Candidates who do not successfully complete task 3 (Level 5) or assignment 1.1 & 1.2 (Level 7) |
Within 3 months of the course start date |
75% of course fees |
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Candidates who are withdrawn by the BDA because their work has not met the required standard after the recommended number of submissions |
Within 3 months of the course start date |
75% of course fees |
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Between 3 -6 months from the course start date |
25% of course fees |
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After 6 months of the course start date |
No refund available |
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Candidates who are withdrawn by the BDA for academic/professional misconduct |
After the start of the course |
No refund available |
Where a candidate requests to withdraw, the course leader should be notified. The course leader will liaise with the admin team to confirm (a) the course fee that has been paid (b) the refundable amount (if any). They will then contact the candidate to offer advice as to options for continuation or withdrawal, and the refund applicable.
Where a candidate is withdrawn by the BDA, they should be notified of possible withdrawal by the course leader. The course leader will first liaise with the admin team to confirm (a) the course fee that has been paid (b) the refundable amount (if any) and will communicate this to the candidate.
The Course Leader will record withdrawal agreed date and reason for withdrawal for monitoring purposes and reporting.
DeferralsThe BDA will only provide the option to defer all or part of the course to a later date in exceptional circumstances, such as a medical condition which impacts on the ability to study, significant and unexpected change in personal or work circumstances, etc.
In the case of exceptional circumstances, which can be appropriately evidenced, the course leader may recommend a review by the Head of Accredited Training, before agreeing the deferral. In the event that a deferral is offered, the candidate will be required to pay any relevant increase in course fees in order to resume the course. In some cases, candidates may be required to restart their course, depending on how many and which tasks or assignments have been completed prior to deferral.