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Update 10: OCN NI response to Economy Minister’s announcement on how vocational qualifications will be awarded

Thank you for your patience and understanding during these extraordinary and unprecedented times. We have responded to the Economy Minister's announcement. Our full statement can be read here.

Date: Friday, April 24, 2020

Update 09: Further update on Vocational & Technical Qualifications

We understand the challenges and disruption that training providers are facing during these very difficult and challenging times and we are doing all we can to minimise the impact and put in place measures to help support you.

Date: Friday, April 10, 2020

How YouthAction NI are continuing to offer OCN NI Youth Work Qualifications Online

Since the outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic, at YouthAction we have sought to develop alternative methods to continue delivering our front line Youth Work programmes & support to our members. It is our opinion that we need to keep connected with young people to ensure that they have some structure to their days while also remaining active through participating in developmental & accredited training programmes.

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Update 08: Assessment Decisions for OCN NI Professional & Technical Qualifications

We expect further guidance from the qualifications regulators over the coming days and we will provide all our centres with further information as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience during these challenging times.

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2020

Online Events - Registrations now open

OCN NI in-house training events are now taking place online. Extra spaces are now available on all courses.

Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2020