Quality Assurance
At OCN, we are committed to ensuring that all our Qualifications and services meet the highest standards of integrity, consistency, and excellence. Our quality assurance processes are designed to provide confidence to learners, providers, employers, and all our stakeholders, ensuring the credibility and value of OCN Qualifications and Endorsed Courses.
We believe in providing
Transparency
Clear processes and guidance on how our Qualifications are developed, delivered, and assessed.
Accountability
A robust system of checks and balances to ensure that high standards are consistently met.
Support
Ongoing guidance, training, and resources to help Centres, assessors, and learners achieve the best possible outcomes.
Why Quality Assurance Matters
Our rigorous quality assurance systems ensure that:
Learners receive the support and fair assessment they deserve, giving them a clear path to achievement.
Education and training providers maintain high standards in delivering Qualifications.
Employers can trust that OCN Qualifications reflect the knowledge and skills needed for the workplace.
Qualification Regulators are assured that OCN Qualifications meet national standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Features of Our Quality Assurance System
Our approach to quality assurance is comprehensive and includes the following key elements.
Centre Approval and Monitoring
We carefully select and approve Centres to deliver our Qualifications and Endorsed Courses. Each approved Centre undergoes a thorough evaluation process to ensure that they have the appropriate resources, systems, and expertise in place. Regular monitoring visits and reviews help us maintain high standards and provide ongoing support to our Centres.
Qualification Design and Development
Our Qualifications are developed in close consultation with employers, educators, and industry experts. This ensures that they are relevant, up to date, and aligned with the needs of learners and the NI Economy. Every Qualification is designed to meet the requirements set out by the relevant regulatory authorities.
Internal and External Moderation
To ensure consistent assessment standards, we require Centres to have robust internal quality assurance processes in place. This is supported by external moderation conducted by OCN’s team of qualified External Quality Assurers, who verify that assessment decisions are fair, reliable, and meet the required standard.
Standardisation
We carry out regular standardisation to ensure that the interpretation of Qualification requirements is consistent across all Centres. This helps to maintain fairness and uniformity in the assessment of learners.
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to continuous improvement and regularly review our processes, Qualifications, and services to ensure they meet the changing needs of learners, employers, and the wider education sector. Feedback from our stakeholders plays a key role in helping us improve our quality assurance practices.
Regulatory Compliance
OCN operates in accordance with key regulatory bodies, ensuring that our Qualifications align with national frameworks and standards. We fully comply with the regulatory requirements of UK Qualifications frameworks, including the Qualifications Regulators General Conditions of Recognition.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our quality assurance processes or if you would like more information about how OCN can support your organisation, please contact our Quality Assurance team. We are here to provide expert advice and ensure that our Qualifications and services continue to meet the highest standards.
