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Which qualifications are good for career

Which qualifications are good for career progression?

What are career progression qualifications? Career progression qualifications are structured learning awards that help learners develop the skills and knowledge needed to move forward in employment or training. These qualifications are regulated within the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), meaning they meet nationally recognised standards and provide verified evidence of competence. Focus Awards offers a range …

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National Occupational Standards

National Occupational Standards in Education and Training

In the ever-evolving landscape of vocational education and teacher preparation, National Occupational Standards serve as the foundation upon which consistency, accountability, and quality are built. When applied to education and training, these standards ensure that instructors, trainers, and educational institutions are aligned to industry expectations, enabling learners to transition seamlessly from study to work. At …

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Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager – Fantastic Opportunity for the right Candidate

Quality Assurance Manager – Fantastic Opportunity for the right Candidate: Salary:  £35,000 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Location: Flexible working options considered Qualifications Required Level 4 Award in External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) or hold ENTO NVQ Unit V2 (D35). Degree or master’s level qualification in subject matter area …

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Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy Qualification

New and Improved Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy Qualification Now Available

We’d like to inform all centres that the Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports will be retired on 31st December 2025. After this date, no new learner registrations will be accepted. All existing learners will have until 31st December 2026 to complete and be certificated. We’re pleased to introduce the Focus Awards …

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Jarvis Training Management liquidation

Jarvis Training Management Ltd and Woodspeen Training in Liquidation: Important Information for Learners

We have recently been made aware, through a published news article, that Jarvis Training Management Ltd and Woodspeen Training have entered liquidation. Despite repeated attempts, we have been unable to establish direct contact with the centres for confirmation or further details. If you are currently enrolled with Jarvis Training Management Ltd or Woodspeen Training, through …

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December 2021

December already? Wow! Hasn’t it been a whirlwind of a year… So much has happened in the last eleven and a bit months! We’ve powered through our ups and downs. We’ve been able to spend time with loved ones, made amazing memories, to remember forever. We’ve worked hard to make up for times lost; we’ve …

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RQF Qualifications

RQF Qualifications

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 …

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NOVEMBER 2021

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 …

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