STAGE 1 Training Courses (2025/2026)
The information on this page refers to STAGE 1 of 51黑料's Qualification Framework (QF).
The collaborative training courses provided are an aid to your learning in preparation for the qualification framework assessments.
The training covers the core areas as part of the distance learning and contact days, however, any area in the syllabus can be covered within the unit assessments. Please ensure you are familiar with all of the syllabus and undertake your own learning separately.
On successful completion of all Stage 1 Units, candidates will be awarded the:
Trading Standards Practitioner Certificate (TSPC)
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STAGE 1 - COURSE SUMMARIES
Unit 1 : Regulatory Environment and Enforcement
This unit will introduce you to the nature, structure and regulatory framework in the UK. In addition, you will be provided with a basic understanding of the legal system in the UK and the structure of the civil and criminal courts. You will learn the formation of contracts and the concept of obligations and liabilities within contracts.
Unit 2 : Business and Consumer Legal Frameworks
This unit will provide you with the knowledge of business formation and the role of self-regulation as a means to maintaining compliance. You will explore the various agencies involved in this process. You will learn about the role of business advice as a means to developing an environment of compliance and understand how compliance is achieved, including the concept of Primary Authority.
Unit 3 : Trading Standards Law - Part 1
This unit will provide you with the knowledge of core consumer protection legislation and processes which ensure a fair-trading environment within the UK. You will gain an understanding of the criminal and civil legislative mechanisms and the powers to enforce them. In addition, you will also learn the procedural framework for investigation and evidence gathering.
For more information on the Stage including access to the unit syllabi please check the Stage 1 tab of the Qualification Resources Area.
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STAGE 1 - TRAINING INFORMATION (for 2025/2026)
TRAINING COURSE |
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Introduction |
Contact Days |
Teletutorial 1 |
Teletutorial 2 |
Revision Day |
Location |
Members Booking Link & Fees |
Non-Members Booking Link & Fees |
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UNIT 1: REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT & ENFORCEMENT |
1 | 8 Sept 25 | 2-3 Oct '25 | 3 Dec '25 | 11 Feb '26 | 15 Apr '26 | Preston | ||
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UNIT 1: REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT & ENFORCEMENT |
2 | 8 Sept 25 | 27 & 28 Oct '25 | 24 Nov '25听 | 2 Feb '26听 | 30 Apr 26 | virtual | ||
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UNIT 2: BUSINESS & CONSUMER LEGAL FRAMEWORKS |
1 | 8 Sept 25 | 30 Sept & 1 Oct '25 | 4 Dec '25 | 12 Feb '26听 | 14 Apr '26 | Preston | ||
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UNIT 2: BUSINESS & CONSUMER LEGAL FRAMEWORKS |
2 | 8 Sept 25 | 8 & 9 Oct '25 | 5 Dec '25 | 13 Feb '26听 | 16 Apr '26 | virtual | ||
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UNIT 3: TRADING STANDARDS LAW PART 1 |
1 | 8 Sept 25 | 8 & 9 Oct '25 | 5 Dec '25听 | 13 Feb '26听 | 17 Apr '26 | Preston | ||
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UNIT 3: TRADING STANDARDS LAW PART 1 |
2 | 8 Sept 25 | 13 & 15 Oct '25 | 9 Dec '25 | 17 Feb '26听 | 21-22 Apr '26 (2 half days) | virtual |
Once you have booked a course, you will be given further information on each course, along with your joining instructions.
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