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ACCREDITATION
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 registered for your course UKDLC 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 please contact us if you would like clarification of any points:
Awarding Bodies
All of the awarding bodies with whom the UK Distance Learning College works are recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.
ASET
A leading awarding body providing accredited awards and qualifications as follows:
ASET Qualifications –
qualifications listed on the UK national Qualifications Framework
ASET 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
ASET Awards – designed and delivered by ASET licenced centres and accredited & certificated by ASET. Learning outcomes are accredited by ASET at a level equivalent to the UK national levels described below. Students who complete an ASET award receive a nationally recognised certificate.
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
Levels of Qualifications and Awards
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.
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Courses offered through UKDLC |
Indicator |
Entry |
ASET National Awards |
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. |
1 |
No awards offered at this level |
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. |
2
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ASET Certificates
ABC Qualifications |
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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ASET Diplomas
OCN Diplomas
IAB Qualifications
GOAL Qualifications |
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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ASET Advanced Diplomas
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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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