NOCN Group has been at the forefront of apprenticeship reforms in the UK, working in partnership with employers, Further Education colleges, Training Providers and skills experts to develop various standards and assessments for new apprenticeships. Drawing on a dedicated apprenticeship and assessment delivery team, NOCN works with over 250 assessment and technical specialists, who ensure that the latest industry practices and professional expertise is part of the NOCN apprenticeship capabilities.

NOCN’s apprenticeship team also has a high level of experience, operating within various levels of education regulations both within the UK and Internationally, including the UK’s ESFA and Ofqual, India’s NSDC and BFSI, along with regulators in the USA, UAE and Southern Europe

Endorsed Programmes ensure that organisations demonstrate high quality and continuous improvement and that their courses benefit those who participate.

Endorsed Training Programme

The endorsement is confirmation that the programme of learning you offer has undergone a robust quality assurance process which will enable your programme to receive an endorsement from a leading awarding organisation.

Endorsed Employer Programme

The Endorsed Employer Programme is for medium to large employers that have an in-house training programme which they wish to have endorsed. This is similar to the Endorsed Training Programme, but it will be clearly branded as an employer programme.

NOCN have operated Skills Card schemes in the UK for many years to manage the qualifications of Plant Machinery Operators and Supervisors in the construction sector using the CPCS Card Scheme and Scaffolders under the CISRS Card Scheme.

The NOCN International Skills Card:

• Digitally records and validates multiple qualifications and achievements on one card
• Offers a visual and digital Identity and Skills check
• Uses a Card Scanner App. for easy card checking
• Tailored to regional or national requirements
• Supports qualifications which need regular updates, such as Safety and Health Training
• Supports the Construction and Security Industries
• Schemes possible for Apprenticeships and Work-Ready Programmes

ESOL International qualifications offer an enjoyable and rewarding learning experience for learners, helping to prepare them to engage with English language speaking countries. Having strong English skills can enhance employability, as many international learners seek work opportunities in the UK.

At the highest level (CEF C2), it is suitable for learners who are preparing for entry to higher education or professional employment in the UK or elsewhere. The ESOL International qualification at C2 level is equivalent to a score of 8-9 for IELTS

NOCN provides consultancy and research advice in the UK and Internationally for employers, professional bodies and governments.

Their areas of specialism include Productivity Management, Big Skills Development, and Education Policy Development, including TVET (Technical & Vocational Education & Training).

The International Safety Passport course has been developed to provide learners with the basic safety knowledge. Designed to reflect the needs of today’s employers giving learners everything they need to know and do to make their workplace safer.

Quality assured short courses to provide learners with certification to ensure they are working safely onsite.