Accreditation of Distance Learning Programmes
Accreditation for your course will be provided through Study House which is a licenced centre for the awarding bodies listed below. Once you have registered for your course Study House will ensure that you are registered with the appropriate awarding body and that your accreditation and certification is undertaken in accordance with awarding body regulations.
These notes are intended to answer many of the questions which students frequently ask about the accreditation of their course but you can contact Study House direct if you would like clarification of any points:
Tel : 01539 724622 / +44 1539 724622
Email : info@study-house.com
Tel : 01539 724622 / +44 1539 724622
Email : info@study-house.com
Awarding Bodies
All of the awarding bodies with whom Study House work are recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.
NCFE
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland
EDI
A leading awarding body providing accredited awards and qualifications as follows:
EDI National Awards - programmes designed, quality-assured and certificated by EDIwith learning outcomes accredited by EDI at a level equivalent to the UK national levels described below
EDI Awards designed and delivered by EDI licenced centres and accredited & certificated by EDI. Learning outcomes are accredited byEDI at a level equivalent to the UK national levels described below. Students who complete an EDI award receive a nationally recognised certificate.
OCN (North West Region)
OCNNWR provides validated courses through its provider organisations which must meet robust quality assurance standards. It is a licenced member of NOCN which is an approved UK awarding body licenced by QCA to offer accredited qualifications.
The courses are provided by Study House which is a recognised centre for courses validated by OCNNWR.
Levels of Qualifications and Awards
All of the awards and qualifications for which Study House is a licenced centre are accredited according to the levels defined by The National Qualifications Framework which is the educational framework endorsed by the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland
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Courses offered through Study House
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Indicator
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Entry
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EDI National Awards
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Qualifications and awards recognise basic knowledge and skills and the ability to apply learning in everyday situations under direct guidance or supervision. Learning at this level involves building basic knowledge and skills and is not geared towards specific occupations.
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1
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No awards offered at this level
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Qualifications and awards recognise basic knowledge and skills and the ability to apply learning with guidance or supervision. Learning at this level is about activities which mostly relate to everyday situations and may be linked to job competence.
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2
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EDI Certificates
NCFE Awards OCN Level 2 |
Qualifications and awards recognise the ability to gain a good knowledge and understanding of a subject area of work or study, and to perform varied tasks with some guidance or supervision. Learning at this level involves building knowledge and/or skills in relation to an area of work or a subject area and is appropriate for many job roles.
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3
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EDI Diplomas
OCN level 3 NCFE Awards |
Qualifications and awards recognise the ability to gain, and where relevant apply a range of knowledge, skills and understanding. Learning at this level involves obtaining detailed knowledge and skills. It is appropriate for people wishing to go to university, people working independently, or in some areas supervising and training others in their field of work.
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4
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NCFE Awards
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Qualifications and awards recognise specialist learning and involve detailed analysis of a high level of information and knowledge in an area of work or study. Learning at this level is appropriate for people working in technical and professional jobs, and/or managing and developing others. Level 4 qualifications are at a level equivalent to Certificates of Higher Education.
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