Open College Network London Region


Learner FAQs

What are credits?

A credit is a way of measuring and valuing your learning

What can I use my certificate for?

N/OCN qualifications and accreditation is nationally recognised and accepted as means of entry into employment, further learning with further and/or higher education.

What if I am moving part way through my learning?

N/OCN credits are nationally recognised. This means that if you move to another part of the country your credits move with you and you can achieve more credits at your new location with a new centre.

How will learning be assessed?

Your tutor will tell you more about how your learning is to be assessed. On most courses, the tutor or trainer assesses your work as you go along and this does not necessarily involve exams. For example, the course work you produce, such as computer printouts, paintings or projects, will show you and your tutor what you have learnt.

How do I get my certificate?

The centre where you are learning is responsible for registering you with OCN London Region. The centre notifies us of your achievement and we will then issue your certificate, which your centre will forward to you.

How do I get a replacement if I have lost or damaged my Certificate?

To obtain a replacement certificate you will need to contact the centre where you studied, and ask them to submit a ‘Replacement Certificate Form’ to OCN London Region. That form can be obtained by the centre from this website.