Welcome To OCNW's WEBSITE

OCNW is a Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA)-approved national awarding body that designs user-friendly qualifications and supports these with the highest possible standard of customer service. Unusually, it is also a Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)-licensed Access Validating Agency for Access to Higher Education. We can therefore offer centres and their learners a wide range of qualifications to help with progression to employment or higher education.

OCNW ANNUAL CONFERENCE

"PROMOTING PROGRESSION"

OCNW Languages for Travel and Leisure Qualifications

Qualifications

Teacher Training Qualifications

OCNW has re-written its teacher training qualifications to meet the new professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in the Lifelong Learning sector.

About OCNW

OCNW was established in 1975 as a partnership scheme between universities and colleges of further education. It was the very first “Open College” and its initial aim was to provide innovative Access to Higher Education Qualifications for adult learners. Over the past thirty one years the membership has increased significantly and the portfolio of qualifications has expanded to include a wide range of curriculum areas.....read more about OCNW