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University Centre Colchester | Employer Authorisation Form, Instalment Plan Terms & Conditions

UCC COURSES – Employer Authorisation Form

Employer’s Name:
Employer’s Address:
Employer’s Email:

Student’s NameCourseTotal Fee
Total Students Supported:Total Fees Payable £

In all cases, payment in advance of 25% of the course fee is mandatory.

This can be paid by phone on 01206 583550 – Option 4, or by using the payment link below: Colchester Institute Payments – Tuition Fees

Please quote the Student ID Number (or student name & date of birth) in all instances.

If this payment is not received, the student will not be able to register and will not be eligible to receive UCC tuition.

To pay the balance, please select one of the below:

  • Payment of balance within 30 days on receipt of invoice.
  • Arrange an instalment payment plan using the Recurring Card Payment (RCP) platform used by the Colchester Institute. Please ensure you also sign the UCC Employer Instalment Plan Terms and Conditions on page 3 of this document. Our Finance Office will contact you to set up the plan.

I, (full name) agree on behalf of the above named Employer that in consideration of Colchester Institute providing educational services for the above Course and named student(s), the Employer shall be responsible for all fees payable in accordance with the terms and conditions overleaf, the UCC Employer Instalment Plan Terms and Conditions (see page 3) and UCC Fee Policy 2026-27 which can be found on Colchester Institute’s website at https://www.colchester.ac.uk/ucc/higher-education-finance/

Signed:                          Print Name:
Position in Company:                     Date:
Email:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  1. These terms and conditions, together with the UCC Employer Instalment Plan Terms and Conditions and the UCC Fee Policy 2026-27 which can be found on Colchester Institute’s website at https://www.colchester.ac.uk/ucc/higher-education-finance/ represent the entire agreement between Colchester Institute, the Employer and the student in relation to the provision of educational services to, and the payment by the Employer of the course fees of the students named overleaf. No variation in the terms and conditions will be effective unless agreed by all parties in writing.
  2. Fees remain payable by the Employer in connection with courses provided by Colchester Institute to the students named overleaf, irrespective of whether or not any individual student completes the course for whatever reason, and irrespective of whether or not the student remains in the employment of the Employer throughout the duration of each relevant course.
  3. If any payment is not paid in accordance with this Employer Authorisation Form or the UCC Employer Instalment Plan Terms and Conditions, Colchester Institute will pursue all unpaid debts and may inform debt collection agencies to recover the money owed from the Employer. Additional costs may be incurred which will be payable by the Employer.

UCC Employer Instalment Plan Terms & Conditions

The Colchester Institute provides a payment platform called RCP (Recurring Card Payment) for Instalment Payment Plans. It uses your debit/credit card details NOT your bank details.

To use the Employer Instalment Payment Plan, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions:

  1. I confirm payment of 25% of the course fee has been paid in advance.
  2. I confirm that the details as provided on the Employer Authorisation Form are accurate and agree for these to be used in the set-up of the Employer Instalment Payment Plan account.
  3. I agree as the Employer I/we will provide valid card details (in line with the Colchester Institute GDPR & PCIDSS policies) for the set-up of the payment plan.
  4. I agree as the Employer I/we will adhere to the payment schedule of up to 10 monthly instalments.
  5. I understand that if I/we the Employer do not adhere to the payment schedule then I/we may be referred to a Debt Collection Agency and incur additional charges.
  6. I agree as the Employer I/we will update the Finance Office at the Colchester Institute with any changes to the Employer’s card details.
  7. I agree as the Employer I/we will be contacted by the College by email, telephone, mobile and SMS regarding the Employer Instalment Plan.
  8. I understand that as the Employer I/we agree to contact the College’s Finance Department with any questions regarding payment of the Employer Instalment Plan:
    • Telephone: 01206 583550 – Option 4
    • Email: sales.ledger@colchester.ac.uk
  9. I confirm that I am authorised to sign on behalf of the Employer.

Signed:                                                           Print Name:

Position in Company:                                 Date:

Email:

In compliance with current data protection law Colchester Institute will keep your personal information only if is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected and in accordance with our records retention schedule. Further details regarding our privacy notice can be found at: https://www.colchester.ac.uk/policies/website-privacy-policy-and-terms-and-conditions/

May 2026

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Colchester Institute Responds to Government Withdrawal of Management and Leadership Apprenticeship Funding

“The Government’s decision to defund management and leadership apprenticeship standards from September 2026 represents a significant change for employers and providers across the sector. At Colchester Institute, our commitment remains to support employers and apprentices through a smooth transition, ensuring continuity for existing learners while shaping new, high‑quality pathways for future leadership development. We will work in partnership with our employers to co‑design practical alternatives that continue to strengthen workforce capability and build organisational resilience.” – Ashley Gallagher, Head of Professional Apprenticeships and Skills at Colchester Institute

The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that funding for certain management and leadership apprenticeship standards will be withdrawn from 1 September 2026.

The affected standards currently delivered by Colchester Institute include:

  • Team Leader/Supervisor (Level 3)
  • Operations/Departmental Manager (Level 5)
  • Coaching Professional (Level 5)
  • Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)

In addition, the DfE has announced a national cap is being placed on new apprenticeship starts, limiting the number of new enrolments permitted across the sector between now and August 2026.

Please note, existing apprentices are unaffected and will continue their studies as planned.

We recognise how important these programmes are for developing leadership and management capability within organisations. We remain committed to:

  • Safeguarding the progress of existing apprentices.
  • Managing remaining start opportunities responsibly and in line with national guidance.
  • Working collaboratively with employers to design a new, high‑quality alternative curriculum offer that supports continuing leadership and skills development beyond 2026.

A consultation process with employers will launch shortly. This will inform our future leadership and management training provision, including both apprenticeship and non‑apprenticeship options. We welcome input from a range of stakeholders, and should you wish to contribute to shaping the future of our management offer, please reach out to employers@colchester.ac.uk help shape the conversation.

Further national and local updates will be provided here as soon as new guidance becomes available.