OCN North West Region

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FAQs

 

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Open Awards FAQs

Why Choose us?

 

Qualification FAQs

What is the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)?

I am teaching in a school, are your Qualifications suitable for my Learners?

Do you have Units/Qualifications suitable for my adult Foundation Level Learners?

Has Foundation Learning an equivalency?

Can we ask another Provider to deliver the Employment Rights and Responsibilities element within an Apprenticeships?

What measures are being taken to raise the profile of Open Awards? 

How long will ‘new’ or replicated qualifications take to appear on the LARA? 

Is it possible to develop our own qualifications and if so how easy is it to get them on the QCF?

Can we write our own courses? 

Is funding always granted for QCF (units, Awards, Certificates etc)? 

Are Open Awards qualifications all on LARA and therefore eligible for SFA funding? If not when will they be? 

Is there an acceptable alternative for GCSE equivalency qualifications for Access provision? 



Accreditation FAQs

Can you award certificates for our in-house training?

Do you have Units/Qualifications suitable for my adult Foundation Level Learners?

 

Employers FAQs

As a Employer, why would I choose Open Awards?

Can you award certificates for our in-house training?

Can you help improve the skills of our workforce?

 

Training & Events FAQs

How do I book on a Training Course/Event?

 

ULN (Unique Learner Number) FAQs

What is a ULN?

Is a ULN Mandatory?

Who obtains a ULN?

How do Centres obtain a ULN?

 

Policies & Procedures FAQs

Can I apply for Replacement Certificates?

Where do I find your Policy on Reasonable Adjustments?

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