What are RQF qualifications? An RQF qualification is made up of specific units, each of which carries a ‘credit’ value, that can be combined and totaled to complete a qualification. Qualifications are validated and regulated by OFQUAL, the department that oversees qualifications, exams, and tests in England and vocational qualifications in Wales and Northern Ireland. Ofqual is …
Sports leisure and recreation Update. You may have noticed that our new fitness instructing and personal training qualifications on our website and maybe even your account if you are a centre offering sports qualifications. These qualifications have been developed to replace the existing qualifications. The new qualifications are also endorsed by CIMSPA. The table below …
Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Bridal Hair and Make-up (RQF) Who’s is this qualification for? The Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Bridal Hair and Make-up (RQF) is aimed at those learners currently working in the hair and beauty sector who wish to specialise in bridal hair and make-up. The aim of the Focus …
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Introducing a new blog feature in which we highlight one of our qualifications. This month it’s the turn of our Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise) (RQF). Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise) (RQF) Who is this qualification for? The Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based …
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Are you as sick as we are, of moving through crowds of people who are missing what’s going on around them, all because their heads are constantly glued to their mobile phone screen? Nobody notices what’s going on in nature anymore, and even fewer engage in real-time face-to-face conversations. Those activities are all “soooo 20th …
Please be aware that 3 qualifications are coming to an end in December 2021. The Qualification change over will be automatic therefore we do advise, that you acquaint yourself with the new learning outcomes and assessment criteria in advance. The changes will automatically come into force for any registrations made from the 1st of January …
Qualitas Updates As of today and over the Bank Holiday weekend, we are undergoing maintenance work on our website, Qualitas and Virtual Learning Environments. Users may experience periods of ‘down time’, although we will keep this to an absolute minimum during the hours of 9-5. The issue is likely to be entirely resolved by the …
It has been a challenging and tough year for everyone from all walks of life and across the world.We’ve been in a national lockdown, not once, but twice.We’ve lost loved ones in a way which we would have never thought.We stood on our doorsteps, clapped, cheered, banged pots and pans and made as much noise …
Qualifications approved Focus Awards Level 3 Developing Exercise Sessions for Older Adults (RQF) Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Dermaplaning Treatments (RQF) – Operational start date 09/03/20 Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports (RQF) – Operational start date 09/03/20 If you wish to add any of the above qualifications to your …
Happy New Year! 2019 was a great year for Focus Awards and our Team. After returning from Christmas leave in January 2019, we powered through with the development of around 30 new qualifications. As we dive into 2020, we have 29 qualifications currently in development and are planning to develop many more throughout the year. …
