Useful Links - Training and Qualifications
14-19 Specialised Diplomas Support Programme
14-19 Workforce Support provides training and ongoing support for practitioners, support staff and those involved in information, advice and guidance.
ABC Awards (ABC) is a vocational awarding body in the United Kingdom with an established reputation for quality and customer service.
The service has ultimate accountability for the national delivery of targets and co-ordination of the funding for Apprenticeship places.
CIty & Guilds create relevant qualifications that help learners gain the skills employers value.
Edexcel is the UK's largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the UK and internationally.
National Open College Network (NOCN) is the leading credit-based Awarding Body in the UK, offering high quality, flexible, credit-based qualifications and is accredited by the Regulatory Authorities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
OCR (Oxford, Cambridge & RSA Examinations)
OCR is a leading UK awarding body, committed to providing qualifications that engage learners of all ages at school, college, in work or through part-time learning programmes to achieve their full potential.
PAA\VQ-SET is the largest UK Specialist Awarding Body offering Vocational Qualifications in a wide range of specialised sectors.
Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) develop curriculum, improve and deliver assessments, and review and reform qualifications.
Scottish Qualifications Authority
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) work in partnership with industry, universities, colleges and schools to provide high quality, flexible and relevant qualifications and assessments - embedding industry standards where appropriate.