We work with the following awarding organisations
Awarding Organisations
Qualifications Network
QNUK has been involved with regulated qualifications since 2005. We are an Awarding Organisation (AO) regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland.
NOCN Group
NOCN is a market-leading international Awarding Organisation (AO) and Government-approved End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) that has been creating opportunities for 30 years. NOCN Group includes NOCN, NOCN India Skills Foundation, CSkills Awards and One Awards.
Trident Awards
Trident Awards is the brand used by Laser Learning Awards, developed specifically to present a strategic and focused approach for the security industry sector. Laser Learning Awards is approved by the SIA and Ofqual.
Site Safety Plus (SSP)
Site Safety Plus (SSP) provides the construction industry with a suite of courses for health and safety awareness and career development to help maintain a safe workforce. These courses are designed to give everyone from operative to senior manager the skills they need to progress through the industry. From a one-day Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) course, which also supports those requiring the knowledge to obtain their CSCS Labourer Card, to the five-day Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), our suite of courses ensure everyone benefits from the best possible training.
Qualifications Network
GQA Qualifications Limited is an Awarding Body for specialist sectors and occupational roles. Our current qualifications cover the Glass and Fenestration Industries, Construction, Coating and Print. Our aim is to work only with industries where we have access to knowledge within GQA, giving us a real ability to discuss specific qualifications with both centres and employers. Qualification development is carried out in accordance with regulatory and Sector Skill Council requirements, using industry experts throughout the development and consultation processes.
First Aid Awards (FAA)
First Aid Awards is an awarding organisation specialising in first aid, health & safety, food safety, safeguarding and related qualifications. First Aid Awards (FAA) are regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation and our qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). FAA provide a clear and simple approach to regulated qualifications for our Centres and learners with FAA’s team having vast experience within these qualification sectors. We maintain our qualifications to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and are innovative in qualification development reacting to market demand.
Clients
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
The Department for Work and Pensions is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to over 22 million claimants and customers.
EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND
The European Social Fund was set up to improve employment opportunities in the European Union and help raise standards of living, help people to get better skills and better job prospects and help equip the workforce with the skills needed by business in a competitive global economy. ESF England prioritises people who are unemployed, not in education, have multiple family issues, someone who is an offender or have low skill levels.
PREVISTA
Formed in 1996, Prevista’s ethos is to support every learner, young person, entrepreneur and delivery partner in achieving their maximum potential and ensure that success is sustainable.
Prevista delivers government funded services across four key strands: Employment, Skills, Youth Provision and Enterprise. Through this broad portfolio of funding we support people of all ages, from a young person at risk of leaving education to adults achieving Level 5 qualifications whilst in work through to entrepreneurs seeking to grow their business.
JOB CENTRE PLUS
Jobcentre Plus is a government-funded employment agency and social security office that can be found in most cities, whose aim it is to help people of working age find employment in the UK. It was formed when the Employment Service merged with the Benefits Agency and was renamed Jobcentre Plus in 2002. It is a part of the Department for Work and Pensions.
BLACK COUNTRY IMPACT
To enable Young Adults who are furthest away from being work ready to secure or take up enterprising and/or job opportunities, by improving their confidence and optimism by offering intensive support through the provision of solution focused Mentors
BCA Support Services
BCA Support Services is a Registered Provider (RP) delivering 24-hour emergency housing with supported accommodation to female adults at risk of homelessness and domestic violence. We currently deliver housing and support across Birmingham, often to people with complex needs, this could include a history of abuse and mental health issues.