About ABC Awards
ABC Awards Mission
ABC Awards aims to offer a coherent and innovative portfolio of vocationally related qualifications which reflects the national and regional skills needs of employers and learners. We build on our experience of providing customer support of the highest quality within a culture of continuous improvement.
ABC Awards Vision
To be the awarding body of choice for learners, employers and providers of education and training.
About ABC Awards
ABC Awards (ABC) is an Awarding Organisation in the United Kingdom with an established reputation for quality and customer service. ABC is recognised by the regulatory bodies as an awarding organisation whose qualifications meet the criteria applied by Ofqual and are eligible for funding under the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and the Young People's Learning Agency (YLPA).
ABC’s portfolio of qualifications has been developed in conjunction with relevant Sector Skills Councils and subject specialists in response to industry needs, and we believe all ABC qualifications are designed to enable flexibility of delivery and assessment. ABC has a transparent and highly competitive fee structure which is based upon credit accumulation and has been developed specifically for a credit based qualifications framework. This is published on our website. ABC fees are inclusive of moderation and certification.
ABC continues to provide centres with access to a regional Business Development Manager, a moderator with subject specialism and a named Qualification Administrator as well as the full range of ABC training events and conferences.
ABC Awards Customer Service Statement
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Latest News
Youth Work Qualification Strategy - The National Youth Agency
The NYA would like contributions from all those with a vested interest in their strategy and vocational qualifications for youth work. The consultation period runs from 9th July 2010 to 26th July 2010.
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Posted 22.07.10
ABC QCF Qualifications Update
The majority of ABC Awards' qualifications have now been migrated from NQF qualifications to the QCF. Qualification/funding updates with further information on the migration to QCF are now available for:
Posted 13.07.10
Level 3 & 4 Foundation Diplomas in Art, Design & Media Now Approved on the QCF
ABC is pleased to announce that its Level 3 and 4 Foundation Diplomas are now approved on the QCF and will appear in the LSC April 2010 list for an August 2010 delivery. The accreditation end date for these qualifications is now 31.12.2012. The guided learning hours for both qualifications have been increased from 600 hours to 720 hours.
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Posted 18.3.10
ABC Gains Ofqual Recogition as a QCF Awarding Organisation
ABC has been fully recognised by Ofqual as a QCF awarding organisation. This means that it is now able to extend the accreditation life of current QCF qualifications beyond December 2010. ABC will be working with relevant SSCs to extend all current QCF provision as quickly as possible.
All new qualifications will be recognised for the QCF and will be approved beyond December 2010. ABC intends to replace the majority of its remaining NQF qualifications with updated provision on the QCF as soon as possible. All plans are subject to SSC approval and timescales. Posted 4.2.10
ABC Awards will be attending/exhibiting at:
SSAT Languages Conference
7 & 8 October 2010
The Belfry, Birmingham
SSAT Technology Specialism Conference
12 & 13 October 2010
Radison SAS Hotel, Manchester Airport
The Languages Show
15-17 October 2010
Earls Court, London
AoC Annual Conference & Exhibition
16-18 November 2010
International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham
Go to Conference & Events page for further information and booking forms.
Qualifications Directory 2009-2010
Examination Officers Guide 2009-10
Annual Review 2009
