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About Open College Networks (OCN)

Open College Networks (OCNs) are licensed by NOCN. They are locally managed, not-for-profit partnerships committed to providing a flexible and responsive local accreditation service for a wide range of learning activities.

Services that OCNs provide include...

• The Award and certification of NQF and QCF Qualifications
• Quality assurance for learning programmes
• External moderation and verification of learning and achievement
• Award of certificates to learners detailing their achievements
• Advice and support on curriculum
• Support from experienced staff through the accreditation process
• Access to good practice and a database of approved units
• Access to staff development and networking activities
• Support for a network of organisations that collaborate on making education more accessible

OCN partnership organisations include...

• Employers
• Further Education
• Sixth Form Colleges
• Schools
• Private Training Providers
• Adult and Community Education Centres
• Local Education Authorities
• Voluntary and Community Organisations
• Universities and Higher Education Institutions

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We also work in partnership with Agored Cymru for the delivery of our qualifications in Wales.