PWM course development for the sectors that need it most.
PWM course development for training providers serving Progressive Wage Model sectors — WSQ-accredited courses with the right sector, the right TSCs and the entry evidence SWDA looks for.
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New WSQ courses now need an entry route
Since 1 May 2026 a new WSQ modular course must match SWDA's entry criteria or carry a Course Endorsement Body's backing. Otherwise SWDA will not process it.
The sector has to be obvious
A PWM-targeted course should name its sector clearly in the title and description and use approved TSCs. Vague positioning invites questions and delay.
Your learners are not office learners
PWM workers are often shift-based, hands-on and may need support with language. Courseware written for desk-based audiences struggles in the classroom and in assessment.
PWM courses have to work for the regulator and for the worker
Progressive Wage Model (PWM) sectors such as cleaning, security, landscape, retail and food services tie career progression to training. That makes PWM course development a steady opportunity for training providers, and one where a badly scoped course is expensive to fix.
We start with the entry question: does the course match SWDA's criteria, or do you need a Course Endorsement Body's letter? Then we map the WSQ TSCs, write the Course Proposal, and build courseware your trainers can deliver to frontline workers.
PWM courses currently stay on Skills Framework 1.0 while other WSQ courses move to SFw 2.0, so we check what applies to your course before any drafting starts.
Not sure where you stand? Get a free PWM course scoping check.
Talk to a consultant →Course Proposal and TSC mapping
Sector named in the title and description, approved TSCs, and a clean mapping of learning outcomes to knowledge and abilities.
Courseware for frontline workers
Plain language, practical demonstrations and assessments that test the ability, built to the same audit standard as any WSQ course.
Entry evidence
We help you identify the right Course Endorsement Body and prepare what it needs to see, before you spend on a full build.
What you get with our PWM Course Development.
Entry route checked first
We confirm your PWM course development can pass SWDA's entry criteria before you commit to a build.
Designed for real learners
Practical, plain-language courseware suited to shift-based and frontline workers.
One source of truth
Slides, Lesson Plan, Learner Guide and assessments all generated to agree with the proposal.
Audit-ready from day one
Version control that shows which courseware was deployed in which run.
How our PWM Course Development works, in 5 steps.
Entry route first, then the build. Timing depends on the course length and on your Course Endorsement Body.
- 1Free · 30 min
Scoping Check
Sector, job role and entry route confirmed, with any risks flagged early.
- 2
Entry Evidence
Confirm the entry criteria match or the Course Endorsement Body's backing.
- 3
Quotation
A fixed-fee proposal based on course length and assessment.
- 4
Build
Course Proposal, slides, Lesson Plan, Learner Guide and assessments.
- 5
File & Clarify
TPGateway application prepared, then support through SWDA's clarification rounds.
- STEP 1 · Free · 30 min
Scoping Check
Sector, job role and entry route confirmed, with any risks flagged early.
- STEP 2
Entry Evidence
Confirm the entry criteria match or the Course Endorsement Body's backing.
- STEP 3
Quotation
A fixed-fee proposal based on course length and assessment.
- STEP 4
Build
Course Proposal, slides, Lesson Plan, Learner Guide and assessments.
- STEP 5
File & Clarify
TPGateway application prepared, then support through SWDA's clarification rounds.
- PWM course development scoping and entry-route check
- Sector positioning and approved TSC mapping
- Course Proposal for TPGateway
- Slide deck, Lesson Plan and Learner Guide
- Facilitator Guide and Assessment Plan
- Assessments with marking guides
- Support through SWDA's clarification rounds
Common questions about PWM Course Development.
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What is PWM course development?
PWM course development is building WSQ-accredited courses for workers in Progressive Wage Model sectors, so that training supports their wage and career progression.
Do PWM courses need to be WSQ?
PWM-targeted courses are generally built as WSQ-accredited courses. Check the current requirement for your sector, as the sector's tripartite recommendations set what training counts.
Do we need a Course Endorsement Body's letter?
If the course does not match SWDA's entry criteria, you will need Course Endorsement Body backing. We check this in the free scoping call.
Are PWM courses moving to Skills Framework 2.0?
SWDA has said PWM courses stay on SFw 1.0 for now. We re-check the position before quoting because the rules are still moving.
Can you adapt courseware for lower literacy?
Yes. We write in plain language and lean on demonstrations and practical assessments, within what your approved proposal allows.
Can you guarantee SWDA approval?
No. SWDA decides. Our job is to find scope problems early and give you a complete, consistent application.
Ready to start? Talk to a consultant.
Start with your free PWM course scoping check. We'll tell you what's realistic before you spend a dollar.
Tertiary Infotech Academy is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with SWDA or IBF. Decisions rest with the regulator, and no approval or grade can be guaranteed.