Can a course fail accreditation?
Following discussion and often a visit to the facilities, our 'Initial Evaluation' determines the suitability of an application. Applications that fall short of the standards set by our Industry Members will be supported and guided towards the point where the full accreditation process is suitable and most likely to succeed.

How will an application and any information we supply be published?
All applications and submission material will be held in total confidentiality. On completion, only successful awards will be published.

What happens if the course changes during the 3-year award period?
All good courses should be improving and updating all the time. We would hope this will be partly the result of the supportive recommendations made in our accreditation award report. JAMES should always be notified of changes to the structure of a course, the way it will be delivered and the anticipated impact on students.

Which graduates can claim “I completed a JAMES accredited course?”
Graduates completing the course in the academic year of the award plus the next 3 academic years are eligible. Unless re-accreditation is subsequently applied for in the same calendar month 3 years after the original award, students part way through a course will not be covered.

What happens on the Accreditation visit day?
Representatives of JAMES will visit the educational establishment on two occasions: 
For the Initial Evaluation to discuss the course with the course leader and inspect facilities;
For the Full Accreditation and/or re-Accreditation in Year 2, in order to view the facilities and interview a range of students.
Depending on the documentation received and online interviews in Year 1, there may be specific areas that the Assessors wish to discuss in more detail with team members or view during their visit.  This will be specified in advance.