The Register of Regulated Qualifications (RRQ) contains all of the qualifications approved by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator. The following link takes you to the list of NOCN qualifications on the RRQ.
http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification?recognitionNumber=RN5194
The qualification number in the left-hand column is also the Learning Aim Reference for the qualification on the Learning Aims Database (LAD). The link below takes you directly to the qualification search page on the LAD. If you insert the qualification number in the Learning Aim Reference box and click on ‘search’ it should take you directly to the funding details for that qualification.
http://providers.lsc.gov.uk/LAD/aims/searchcriteria.asp
Funding for NOCN qualifications 2010-11
For details on all NOCN qualifications that are approved for Adult Learner Responsive (ALR) funding for this academic year please see the following link:
http://www.ocnlr.org.uk/news-events-and-publications/latest-news/entryid/19/nocn-qualifications-confirmed-for-public-funding-in-2010-11.aspx
The list includes qualifications that attract full Level 2 funding:
- NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Employability
- NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression
- NOCN Level 2 ITQ Diploma in IT User Skills
- NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Self Employment and Enterprise.
OCN London Recognised Centres who require additional information about these qualifications or guidance on how to offer them are advised to contact their OCN London Curriculum Development Manager either directly or via the main switchboard on 020 7278 5511.
If you are a learning provider but are not an OCN Recognised Centre and you wish to explore how to offer these qualifications please contact us on the number above or enquiries@ocnlr.org.uk.
Funding updates
The following links take you to relevant pages for general information and updates:
SFA Updates, Guidance Notes and Consultations
YPLA e-Bulletins
The following links provide specific funding guidance:
SFA : Full and Part Learner Subsidies for Learners aged 19 and over – Revised Version 4 6 April 2011.
SFA: Changes to funding entitlements FY11/12 - a summary table of changes to entitlements.
YPLA: 16-19 Funding Statement for 2011/12
YPLA: Statutory Guidance - Funding Arrangements for 16–19 Education and Training for 2011/12
SFA: Adult Learner Funding Guidance 2010-11
SFA: General Adult Learner Responsive web pages
SFA: Skills for Sustainable Growth FAQ
YPLA guidance on funding Foundation Learning version 2 January 2011
Please note that whilst we check external links regularly, the owners of these sites may move or remove documents at any time.