Innovate Awarding offers a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications, regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). These qualifications are suitable for a diverse range of learners, and can be specifically targeted to learners’ needs at all levels, from basic and life skills to fully competent in vocational contexts.

Innovate Awarding qualifications are flexible and responsive to individual learner needs and meet current standards required in certain sectors and occupations. Our regulated qualifications are recognised by many employers and professional membership bodies. We strive towards meeting industry standards in a challenging and competitive marketplace.

Qualifications enable employers and learners to have confidence that a standard of knowledge and competence has been achieved and recognised by an independent awarding body.  Certification bearing the Ofqual logo gives that process an assurance of quality and recognition.

Compare different qualification levels

Regulated qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are either in the:

• Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
• Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ)

The table shows how the most common qualifications compare. The levels show how difficult a qualification is.

There’s no simple comparison for NVQ levels 4 and 5*.

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Units

Did you know that Innovate Awarding offer units within our qualifications as standalone products? Units are charged at £12.50 each (irrespective of their credit value, size or level).

Many of the units we offer are funded by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) when delivered to learners that are unemployed or individuals that are part of the ‘Offender Learning and Skills Service’ (OLASS). More information on eligibility can be found on our funding page.