14 to 19

The qualifications listed below are appropriate for learners from the age of 14. 

They have been designed following the 14 - 19 Qualifications Reforms and the introduction of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

A number of NOCN qualifications are included in the 14 - 19 Diploma catalogue as additional learning.

Please also see the Foundation Learning section to find out more about entry and Level 1 qualifications suitable for Foundation Learning.

Many of these qualifications attract points on the School and College Achievement and Attainment Tables (SCAAT) - 14 to 19 Qualifications October 2011.

Please note:
2 year qualifications commencing in September 2012 will no longer attract performance points, however qualifications delivered over a period of less than 2 years will continue to attract performance points. For more information see the NOCN response to the 14-16 performance table review.

Full details of the following qualifications, including a qualifications guide and list of units in each qualification are in the A to Z listing:

• Adult Literacy and Numeracy
• Careers Education and Preparation for Working Life
• Developing Skills for Employment
• Developing Skills for the Creative and Cultural Industries
• Economic Wellbeing and Financial Capability
• Employability
• ESOL
• Fashion
• Financial Literacy
• Functional Skills
• IT User Skills (ITQs)
• Independant Living
• Language Skills
• Leading Learning
• Media Literacy
• Personal Progress
• Personal Well-Being
• Preparing to Work in Creative Media
• Progression
• Religous Education
• Skills Towards Enabling Progress (Step-UP)