Centre Fees
Becoming an NOCN Group Approved Centre involves two key stages, each with a clear, one-off fee.
Stage 1: Application Fee – £300
- This non-refundable fee is invoiced at the start of the Centre Recognition process.
- It covers the initial review of your application and eligibility.
Stage 2: Centre Set-Up Fee – £400
- Charged only if your application is successful.
- Covers your first Quality Assurance visit and all centre set-up administration.
In some cases, these fees may be reduced depending on your organisation’s profile or existing partnerships.
Contact us to find out if you qualify: NOCNGroup@nocn.org.uk
Annual Centre Fee – £850
All approved NOCN Group Centres pay an Annual Centre Fee to access a full suite of support, systems, and services that help you deliver high-quality qualifications with confidence.
When is it charged?
- Existing Centres: Invoiced annually before the academic year starts, or on your approval anniversary (if approved after 1 August 2022).
- New Centres: Invoiced upon final approval.
What’s Included?
- Personalised Support: A dedicated Business Development Manager (BDM) to guide and support you—online or in person.
- vLearn Digital Platform: Access to our virtual learning environment with live classrooms, tutor resources, and hundreds of digital materials (powered by Olive Group).
- Quality Assurance: At least one external quality monitoring activity per year—remote or face-to-face. High-volume centres may receive a second QA activity.
- Training & Events: Free access to regular training, webinars, and events to keep your team up to date.
- Admin & Systems Support: Easy-to-use systems, live training sessions, and pre-recorded videos to support your staff.
- NOCN Group Hub: Manage invoices, access eCertificates, apply for CPCS cards, and more—all in one place.
- Expert Customer Service: Dedicated contacts for qualifications, apprenticeships, and CPCS support.