Open College Network London Region


NOCN Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Award for Internal Verifiers

Designed for those with considerable experience of Internal Verification who wish to deepen their knowledge and develop their practice; and those with non-OCN Internal Verifier qualifications wishing to proceed to NOCN Approved Internal Verifier Status (AIVS).

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

  • Carry out an informed review of their current internal verification processes and implement improvements
  • Ensure that tutors delivering credit-based learning accreditation are receiving optimum support and professional development
  • Establish systems for taking part in regional and national standardisation

Training content

  • New NOCN/OCNLR developments and quality assurance requirements
  • The developing role of the Internal Verifier
  • Review of own practice against the NOCN CPD unit
  • Running and recording a local standardisation activity
  • Information sharing and group activities
  • Assessment of portfolio of evidence and signing off against the NOCN CPD unit
  • Advice on what is required to achieve full AIV status

Additional information

  • Accredited course offering an award of 3 NOCN credits at level 3 for successful candidates
  • One day attendance PLUS equivalent time at home or work to produce a portfolio of evidence (for those wishing to achieve the award)
  • Guidance and support from course tutor on evidence requirements
  • Held every two months
  • Located at OCN London Region office in City Road
  • Cost £175

Click on Training schedule 2009/10 to see when sessions are running.

Click on How to book training places to book a place and read conditions.

2010/2011 Academic year

Training schedule
Booking form and conditions