New Level 2 units for the NOCN Qualifications in Progression (QCF)

NOCN have added 26 new units to the Level 2 Qualifications in Progression to cover areas such as Mentoring, Mediation, Science and Family Learning... Read more...

New NOCN Entry Level Qualifications

Two new qualifications have recently been approved which meet the requirements of the Foundation Learning independent living/supported employment strand and support the development of social and lifeskills... Read more...

NOCN Qualifications in Progression (QCF)

Following on from the huge success of our NOCN Qualifications for Progression (NQF), which are being delivered by a wide range of providers across the country, we are delighted to announce that the qualifications have now been added to the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)... Read more...

Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

The Qualifications and Credit Framework is a new approach to recognising and accrediting qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The framework is at the heart of a major reform of the vocational qualifications system. The intention is to make both the system and the qualifications offered more relevant to the needs of employers and more flexible and accessible for learners... Read more...

Personal Best (QCF)

OCNLR has been working with the London Development Agency, the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG), SkillsActive and the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) on the development of a Qualification to support potential volunteers at the Games in 2012... Read more...

Step-UP

The National Open College Network has developed a new suite of national qualifications called Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP).

These innovative qualifications have full QCA approval and are listed in the new Qualifications & Credit Framework (QCF) and on the National Database of Accredited Qualifications... Read more...