OQ - Occupational Qualification
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
This qualification can provide progression to the following qualifications:
NCFE Level 3 Award in Assessing Candidates using a Range of Methods (A1)
NCFE Level 3 Award in Assesing Candidates through Observation (A2)
NCFE Level 4 Award in Conducting External Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process (V2)
Candidates could also progress to the Level 3 and 4 NVQs in Learning and Development or teacher training qualifications.
This qualification will be internally assessed and externally moderated by NCFE.
Candidates are required to complete one mandatory unit.