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Coronavirus update for customers

NOCN Group offers a wide range of services including regulated qualifications, EPA for apprenticeships, Job Cards in construction, Access to HE Diplomas, bespoke accreditation, and educational and skills support training.

As you will be aware the government imposed a third national lockdown from Tuesday 5th January 2021. You will find out more operational detail on the implications for each of these services through the following links:

• Business Development
• Regulated Qualifications
• EPA for Apprenticeships
• Job Cards in construction (CPCS)
• One Awards

Please note that NOCN Group will be following the guidance issued by the ESFA, IfATE, Ofqual, CCEA Regulation, QAA, and Qualifications Wales, and will update our customers as things change.

If you have any concerns or would like to discuss the impact on your centre, apprentices or learners please contact us on nocn@nocn.org.uk or 0300 999 1177.

Further information:

Letter from Gavin Williamson CBE MP to Simon Lebus

Letter from Simon Lebus to Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP

DfE and Ofqual have launched two consultations (15th January):

GCSE, AS and A Level awarding in summer 2021

Alternative arrangements for the award of VTQs and other generals in 2021

Using Xbox to Access Online Learning

It is possible for learners to access their online work from home using a gaming console. For guidance on how to do this please download the document here.

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NOCN approved for new apprentice assessments

Posted 6 December 2016

Leading Awarding Organisation NOCN is now also a leading Apprentice Assessment Organisation, authorised to deliver end-point assessments for 14 new standards in seven key sectors, catapulting NOCN to third in the national AAO league table alongside major international educational brands.

NOCN is now approved to deliver end-point assessments in the following sectors:

  • Public services
  • Facilities Management
  • Financial services
  • Engineering
  • Social Care
  • Retail
  • Science technology

 

“Our focus is on quality and flexibility in order to provide the proper end-point assessments of apprentices that employers require. We are looking forward to working in partnership with employers and apprentice training providers to deliver our assessment services.”

Said Jane Jones, Deputy Managing Director.

 

NOCN has been involved in apprenticeships since the start of the programme and currently has a range of SASE apprenticeship frameworks being delivered by colleges and training providers across the country. With these new AAO appointments, NOCN moves from frameworks to standards and into end-point assessments, offering a full range of apprenticeship services to employers.

Jane continues:

“We have already been approached by employers for a number of our standards to provide end-point assessments for their apprentices. The feedback we’re getting is that NOCN is regarded as an expert in apprenticeships and employers want to work with us because of our friendly and flexible service.”

These are the standards which NOCN is approved for:

  • Public Service Operational Delivery Officer - Level 3
  • Property Maintenance Operative - Level 2
  • Financial Services Customer Advisor - Level 2
  • Senior Financial Services Customer Adviser - Level 3
  • Engineering Design and Draughtsperson - Level 3
  • Adult Care Worker - Level 2
  • Lead Adult Care Worker - Level 3
  • Retailer – Level 2
  • Mortgage Advisor – Level 3
  • Credit Controller/Collector – Level 2
  • Laboratory Scientist – Level 5
  • Laboratory Technician – Level 3
  • Science Industry Maintenance Technician – Level 3
  • Science Manufacturing Technician – Level 3

 

“I encourage employers who think they will need to work with an assessment organisation for their apprentices on these standards to get in touch. Our team can offer impartial advice and guidance to help you make the most of your apprentice training accounts once the Levy is introduced next year.”

Said Jane.

If you want to know more about NOCN end-point assessments, get in touch with Jane or any of the business development team at NOCN. Call 0114 227 0500 or email nocn@nocn.org.uk.

Free apprenticeship reforms advice sessions

NOCN is offering free advice sessions on the apprenticeship reforms, for to Colleges, Training Providers and employers. These will cover the Levy, end-point assessments, operational delivery and other important issues. To arrange an informal meeting, get in touch with Darren Howells, National Account Manager: business-enquiries@nocn.org.uk or call 0114 2270500.



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