The license also let AIM approve providers to deliver courses, and award learners for their achievement.
Through this role, AVAs play an important part in creating educational opportunities for adults who are looking to progress into higher education, enhance their existing qualifications, or take the next step towards a new career.
The renewal coincides with the introduction of QAA's new Recognition Scheme and the transition from licensing criteria to licensing conditions. The focus of the application was to demonstrate how AIM meet these conditions and continue to maintain compliance throughout the licensing period.
As part of the application process, AIM reviewed governance arrangements, risk management strategies, provider approval and monitoring processes, diploma development procedures, and approaches to moderation and standardisation.
This review enabled them to demonstrate how systems and practices align with the requirements of the new Recognition Scheme and support the continued delivery of high-quality Access to HE provision.
AIM said in a statement: “The award of an AVA Licence for a further five years is recognition of the quality, strength, and effectiveness of our work as an AVA.
“It also provides a platform for future growth, enabling us to develop and promote more learning opportunities for Learners seeking to return to education, build on their existing qualifications, or pursue a new career pathway.
“Most importantly, the licence allows us to continue supporting our Learners in achieving their ambitions and progressing to exciting opportunities in higher education and beyond.
“We are proud of this achievement and of the positive impact it will have on Learners, Providers, and the wider educational community over the next five years.”
