Nationally recognised qualification
A nationally recognised qualification is typically a qualification listed on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF). Just for clarification, the Regulated Qualification Framework was previously known as the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) and prior to that, the National Qualification Framework (NQF). Nationally recognised qualifications have evolved over the years to become more sought after by jobseekers […]
Focus Awards
Focus Awards began its journey to becoming a regulated Awarding Organisation (AO), sometimes also known or referred to as an Awarding ‘Body’, in 2009. Having successfully ‘jumped through’ the necessary and relevant hoops and compliance criteria demanded by the UK Government’s regulator, Ofqual, Focus Awards became a recognised regulated Awarding Organisation in 2011. Originally approved […]
Awarding body for recognised qualifications
Focus Awards is an Ofqual-regulated Awarding Organisation (AO), and as such is an awarding body for recognised qualifications. Recognised qualifications in the UK appear on the government’s lists showing the Regulated Qualification Framework, or ‘RQF’. Any qualification featuring on this framework’s list is recognised nationally by employers, and by schools, colleges, universities and other education […]
Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport (RQF)
Focus Awards is the awarding body for sports coaching. Focus Awards is an awarding body known for developing high quality qualifications for example Level 2 Certificates in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport (RQF). Focus Awards is recognized by OFQUAL, who are the Regulator of qualifications, exams and assessments in England, and of vocational […]
What is an Awarding organisation?
Focus Awards is an awarding organisation that is known for developing high-quality qualifications and is regulated by Ofqual on behalf of the UK government. We develop nationally recognised qualifications in a wide range of subject matter areas and commercial sectors, with over 200 qualifications currently available and more coming every week. awarding organisation are available […]
Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport (RQF)
Focus Awards is known for developing high quality Nationally Recognized Qualifications for training providers. If a qualification is registered on the Ofqual framework (RQF) it means your qualification and your award are fully recognized ‘nationally’ in England and Northern Ireland. An example of a Nationally Recognized Qualification. Focus Awards Level 2 Award in the Principles […]
What are bespoke qualifications?
Would you like to develop non-regulated qualifications that meet the needs and requirements of your learners? You can! You just need to apply to become a Focus Awards Approved Centre. Our Focus on Quality Provision (FQP) Scheme offers Approved Centres the facility to get their own bespoke, specialist or CPD courses endorsed by Focus Awards. […]
About Us
Focus Awards is an awarding organisation that is known for developing high-quality qualifications for our centres to provide. Focus Awards is an Awarding Organisation (sometimes called an Awarding Body) regulated by Ofqual on behalf of the UK government. We develop nationally recognised qualifications in a wide range of subject matter areas and commercial sectors, with […]
Level 3 Award in Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology (RQF)
Focus awards develop the qualification Level 3 Award in Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology (RQF). The aim of the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology (RQF) is to provide learners with the key knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology required for a range of roles across health, beauty, […]
How to become an approved centre with Focus Awards?
Focus Awards is an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual who are the regulator of qualifications (other than degrees), exams and assessments in England, and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland. As a national Awarding Organisation we develop qualifications in a broad range of subject matter areas and sectors for the regulated market. We are also […]