Coronavirus update/alternative arrangements for 2020/21

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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:

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.

Update 29th March 2021

On 24th March, Ofqual published the VTQ Contingency Regulatory Framework (VCRF) which allows NOCN to provide centres with awarding arrangements for learners who have had their training and assessment disrupted in 2021. To view more information on the arrangements in place by NOCN, please click here.

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 GROUP TO BE THE FIRST TO SUPPORT THE NEW WELLBEING AND HOLISTIC THERAPIST STANDARD

Posted 13 July 2021

Leading educational charity NOCN has announced it has been formally approved to be the first End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) for the Level 3 Wellbeing and Holistic Therapist Apprenticeship Standard.

NOCN, specialists in End Point Assessment across numerous sectors worked with leading hair, beauty, wellness, and aesthetics Awarding Organisation Qualifi to develop the Level 3 Wellbeing and Holistic Therapist End Point Assessment.

The standard has been developed as the hair and beauty sector has seen demand continue to rise for lifestyle wellness, including para-medical, healthcare environments and businesses implementing wellbeing corporate responsibility. Successful apprentices will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to create, implement, and adapt tailored holistic and wellbeing experiences.

NOCN Group Director for Apprenticeships, Thomas Burton:

“NOCN has been a leader in the Apprenticeship End Point Assessment market from the outset, often being the first EPAO to deliver assessments in a wide range of sectors from Construction and Engineering to Finance and Healthcare. When we were approached by Qualifi about becoming the EPAO for the Wellbeing and Holistic Therapist Standard, we were delighted to work with hair and beauty sector-specific Awarding Organisation on a standard in an area which further grows our already diverse portfolio and aligns with our agenda for social mobility and career progression”.

Qualifi Ltd Director Hair, Beauty, Wellness and Aesthetics, Runa McNamara:

“Qualifi an Ofqual approved Awarding Organisation for 20 years is currently best known for specialising in academic qualifications leading to degree progression. However, with the growing demand for consistent and credible qualifications in Hair, Beauty, Wellness and Aesthetics, we appointed a team of experienced industry experts to support development in these sectors. The Trailblazer group approached Qualifi looking for an EPAO for the Wellbeing and Holistic Therapist standard and we are delighted to be working with NOCN to provide the EPA services required for this apprenticeship"

View NOCN’s range of EPA services here and find out more about the Level 3 Wellbeing and Holistic Therapist Apprenticeship here.

Find out more about Qualifi here.



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