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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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Vocational and technical qualification results 2021

Click here to find information to support you in your next steps as you get your grades on results day.

Vocational and technical qualification results 2021
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OCN NI Appeals Policy for Vocational and Technical Qualifications including Essential Skills during Summer 2021 Awarding

Find enclosed the OCN NI appeals policy for vocational and technical qualifications.
Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021

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“CAFRE has found OCN NI to be an excellent organisation to work with over many years. OCN NI have a breadth of experience in the area of accreditation and demonstrate a willingness to understand the needs of the agriculture sector. CAFRE’s aim is to assist the gro...” Martin McKendry , CAFRE

“At Start360 we really value the importance of OCN NI qualifications. It helps us to ensure our staff are professionally trained and our service users are best equipped to move into training or employment. In other words, OCN NI ensures all Start360's learngin and tra...” Anne Marie-McClure , Start 360

“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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