ACA training
About the ACA
There are four essential elements of the ACA: Exams, technical work experience (TWE), initial professional development (IPD) and structured training in ethics (STE). The ACA cannot be gained without successful completion of these elements.
Exams
The ACA exam structure, the syllabus, applying for exams and applying for credit for prior learning/exemption.
Initial professional development (IPD)
What is IPD, what’s involved for employers at each stage and access to the IPD toolkit.
Technical work experience (TWE)
TWE requirements of the ACA qualification and what’s involved for both student and employer.
Structured training in ethics (STE)
The STE programme, what’s involved for employers at each stage and access to the STE sign-off.
