How your school becomes WAMC accredited
Eight steps take you from your first enquiry to accredited status. Here is what happens at each one, and what you need to have ready.
What accreditation means
WAMC Global is the approving authority for WAMC-licensed courses and training. Accreditation makes your institution an endorsed and authorised certification authority.
Accreditation looks at the programmes, activities, facilities and documents that support learning at your institution. It is not a one-off badge. Accredited institutions agree to keep the standard, report to us each quarter, and take part in a renewal review.
Graduates of accredited programmes receive a WAMC industry accreditation certificate, and may be presented with WAMC medals at a ceremony before graduation.
Made for every kind of culinary school
If you teach cookery, hospitality or pastry to a professional standard, you can apply.
- Cookery schools
- Hospitality and hotel schools
- Colleges and universities
- Training providers and RTOs
- Pastry and baking academies
The eight steps
Each step follows the one before. We tell you when one step is finished and what comes next.
- Step 01
Preparation
You gather the materials that show what your institution delivers and how it meets the standard.
- Step 02
Application
You complete the online application, or write to the Accreditation Officer at PO Box 441, Officer, Victoria 3809, Australia.
- Step 03
Registration fee
Once your application is accepted, we issue an invoice for the application fee.
- Step 04
Application review
We check the application and your evidence against the accreditation criteria.
- Step 05
On-site assessment
We agree a date with you, and a WAMC representative visits your site to confirm compliance.
- Step 06
Decision
WAMC assessors review the findings and confirm or decline accreditation.
- Step 07
Dues payment
On approval, we invoice the first year fees.
- Step 08
Continuous review
Accreditation is ongoing. You report each quarter and renew periodically.
An application is not processed until we hold all three: your supporting evidence, a signed partner agreement, and payment of the agreed accreditation fees. If an application is unsuccessful, accreditation fees are refunded less a 10% administrative charge. Fees are quoted to you on application.
What you will need
Have these ready. You can upload them at the end of the online application, or send them to us afterwards.
- Evidence of government approval as an education provider
- Certificate of education incorporation
- PDF of the programme or qualifications included in your application
- Evidence of additional sites or campuses (if applicable)
- Evidence of partner and subcontractor agreements (if applicable)
- Any other relevant documentation
A signed partner agreement is also required. We send it to you once your application has been reviewed.
Certificates and medals that carry the WAMC name
Accreditation is something your students can hold in their hands.
- A WAMC industry accreditation certificate for each accredited course.
- The chance to be presented with WAMC medals at a ceremony before graduation.
- Membership of WAMC as a Junior Member, connected to chefs around the world.
Apply online, or talk to us first
The application is on the WAMC website. If you would rather ask a question first, send us a message. There is no obligation.