OCN NI Publishes VTQ Awarding Process Guidance for Centres

Having reviewed the new rules set by the qualifications regulators for awarding VTQs this academic year, we have produced detailed guidance documentation to help our centres come to appropriate assessment judgements. Click below to access the guidance materials.

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“Many women have overcome considerable barriers to take part in our courses. With the shortage of skills and the under-representation of women in the construction sector - with an industry average of only 13.4% - our OCN NI training programmes are invaluable.” Lynn Carvill , Womens Tec

“FE Colleges play a crucial role in delivering the critical skills to grow and sustain our economy. OCN NI’s responsiveness and flexibility as a local Awarding Organisation allows FE colleges to design economically relevant professional and technical qualifications w...” Gerry Campbell , Colleges NI

“I have been involved with OCNNI for nearly 8 years now. OCNNI were perfect for what I needed. They helped me develop a Forest School endorsed course tailored for learners needs in Northern Ireland. This enabled learners to study and get assessed in NI and not travel ...” Brian Poots , Northern Ireland Forest School Association

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