ACCREDITATION
These notes are intended to answer many of the questions which students frequently ask about the accreditation of their course but please contact us
if you would like clarification of any points. UK Distance Learning College
is registered with UK Register of Learning Providers
our reference number is: 10024020
Accreditation for your course will be provided through the
UK Distance Learning College which is a licenced centre for the awarding bodies listed below. Once you have
enrolled on your course we 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.
All of the awards and qualifications for which the UK Distance Learning College is a licenced centre are accredited according to the levels defined by
The National Qualifications Framework which is the educational framework endorsed by the three UK regulatory authorities (QCA,
ACCAC &
CCEA) and it defines levels of learning in terms of both academic and vocational qualifications. The
NQF defines levels of learning in terms of both academic and vocational qualifications.
All of the awarding bodies with whom the UK Distance Learning College work are recognised by the
UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.
ABC Awards
ABC Qualifications – qualifications listed on the UK National Qualifications Framework
ABC Customised Provision – designed and delivered by ABC licenced centres and accredited & certificated by ABC. Learning outcomes are accredited by ABC at a level equivalent to the UK national levels described below.
IAB
IAB Qualifications – qualifications listed on the UK National Qualifications Framework
EDI / GOAL
GOAL Qualifications – qualifications listed on the UK National Qualifications Framework
OCN
OCN Awards – centre devised awards from the Open College Network, a recognised UK awarding body
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 course is provided by Study House which is a recognised centre for courses validated by OCNNWR.
NCFE
NCFE Qualifications listed on the UK
national Qualifications Framework.
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('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.
The UK Distance Learning College is proud to be able to
provide NCFE accredited awards for many of our distance
learning courses, in conjunction with Stonebridge
Associated Colleges, a fully licensed NCFE centre. NCFE
awards are well known and widely accepted by employers
and education providers. This is why The UK Distance
Learning College supply such an award. All NCFE course
materials and tuition are supplied by Stonebridge
Associated Colleges. All students studying for the above
qualifications will be registered with them for the
duration of their course:
NCFE National Awards - programmes designed,
quality-assured and certificated by ASET with learning
outcomes accredited by ASET at a level equivalent to the
UK national levels described below
NCFE Awards: designed and delivered by NCFE licensed
centres and accredited & certificated by NCFE. Learning
outcomes are accredited by NCFE at a level equivalent to
the UK national levels described below. Students who
complete an NCFE award will receive a nationally
recognised certificate.
All of the awards and qualifications for which
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a licensed centre are
accredited according to the levels defined by The
National Qualifications Framework which is the
educational framework endorsed by the three UK
regulatory authorities (QCA, ACCAC & CCEA) and it
defines levels of learning in terms of both academic and
vocational qualifications. The NQF defines levels of
learning in terms of both academic and vocational
qualifications.
Level 1 - NCFE
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.
Level 2 - NCFE
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.
Level 3 - NCFE
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.
~
Level 4 - NCFE
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
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
In partnership with UKOC
I.C.B qualifications are accredited in England by the
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority ( QCA ) and the
regulatory authorities in Wales and Northern Ireland.
These qualifications are internationally recognised and
are fully accredited. The biggest bookkeeping institute
in the world boasts Prince Michael of Kent as its patron
and has in excess of 250,000 qualified members across
the world. They are the only bookkeeping institute who
issue practising certificates to their qualified members
allowing those who wish to become independent
bookkeepers gain vital liability insurance. All students
registered for an ICB course will be registered with the
UK Distance Learning College in association with UK Open College who are fully accredited to
provide such qualifications.
ICB Level 1: The first certificate issued at entry level
ICB Level 2: The second of the certificates issued at
intermediate level
ICB Level 3: Final Diploma issued at advanced level.
For those students looking to work on a self-employed
basis you are required to complete at least level 2.
This will give you the opportunity of producing
financial records for sole traders (one man bands). You
can legally use the letters A.I.C.B after your name upon
successful completion of this level confirming your
association with the I.C.B.
To offer your services to Limited companies and
Partnerships you will need to qualify to Diploma Level
3. You can legally use the letters M.I.C.B after your
name upon successful completion of this level confirming
full membership of the I.C.B.
Sage Certification
These qualifications are issued to students completing
online Sage examination. This is the only way to become
officially Sage certified. A fully recognised
qualification which is issued by Sage themselves.
Perfect for advertised Sage vacancies. Sage
qualification does not qualify you as a bookkeeper. You
are strongly recommended to study manually before
undertaking Sage training.
Sage Payroll Certification
These qualifications are issued to students completing
online Sage examination. This is the only way to become
officially Sage certified. A fully recognised
qualification, which is issued by Sage themselves.
Perfect for advertised sage vacancies .
UKDLC Certificates and Diplomas
These are independent UK Distance Learning College
qualifications issued purely as proof of courses
completed through continual assessment. These are not to
be confused with recognised qualifications issued by any
of the above-mentioned bodies.
Certificates are issued to students completing at Levels
one and two.
|
