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Before you compare
- Regulated and accredited are not interchangeable labels.
- Ask for the exact qualification title, number and awarding organisation.
- Verify the qualification with its primary register or awarding body.
- Check employer and insurer requirements for your own intended work.
Ask what each term means
A regulated qualification sits within a formal regulatory system. Private accreditation can represent a different form of review or professional recognition. Neither word should be accepted without the exact organisation, award and verification route.
Use a repeatable verification process
Record the exact title, level, qualification number, awarding organisation, provider wording and source link. Then check those details at the awarding organisation or the government qualification register.
The qualification SSTA currently publishes
SSTA identifies its route as the Active IQ Level 3 Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (Diploma), qualification number 610/3925/1. Delivery, dates, hours and fee remain separate facts and are not publicly confirmed.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Does accredited always mean regulated?
No. Ask who regulates or accredits the exact award and verify the claim at the primary source.
Is a qualification enough to meet every employer or insurer requirement?
No. Requirements can vary, so check directly for the work and setting you intend to enter.
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