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Welcome to NOCN - a leading UK Awarding Organisation

We are recognised by the Regulatory Authorities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and provide flexible, credit-based qualifications to a range of education and training providers and employers.

NOCN, with nearly 300 registered qualifications, had the second highest number of achievements in the QCF in 2009-2010, within the UK. With our network of OCNs we are working to ensure that we are fully compliant with the General Conditions of Recognition published by Ofqual in May 2011.

The emerging Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), endorses the Open College Network’s 25 years experience in the recognition of flexible, bite size learning to meet the needs of adults and young people.

Announcements

NOCN Office Move

NOCN will be moving offices on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd February 2012.  During these 2 days there will be limited customer support available. We thank you for your patience during this time and apologise for any inconvenience. Please note the address will remain the same.

Date 01/02/2012

Government Announcement: Performance Points

As you will be aware the Government announced today that  only qualifications which are high quality, rigorous and provide access to a range of study and employment opportunities, will be recognised in School and College Performance Tables for 14- to 16-year-olds.

At NOCN we recognise the real value of vocational skills for our economy and young people who are trying to get in the workforce.  NOCN and its network of OCNs will continue to provide robust, trusted and reliable qualifications which mean something to Employers and young people alike. 

For further details please review the Government Announcement document

Date

Updated

31/1/2012

We are pleased to inform Centres that following successful mediation meetings held in January, NOCN and the three awarding organisations, Aim Awards, Laser Learning Awards and Open Awards, have reached agreement.

Please take a look at the FAQs for more details:

Date

Uploaded

30/1/2012


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