Faq’s
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The qualification is awarded by iCQ, which stands for “I Can Qualify.” For more details, visit www.icanqualify.net. The awarding body is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), which oversees qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England
- Level 3 Diploma Qualifications: Learners are given 12 months of access.
- Level 5 Diploma Qualifications: Learners are given 15 months of access.
Please note that these timeframes refer to access duration. Completion time depends on the learner’s pace in submitting assignments—some learners may finish earlier.
Enrolment is ongoing. If you purchase the qualification before Saturday of any week, your course will begin the following Wednesday.
Yes. These are occupational qualifications, so it is mandatory for learners to be currently working, especially for Level 3 and Level 5 Diplomas in Health and Social Care.
NVQ (National Vocational Qualifications): Introduced in the early 1980s.
QCF (Qualification and Credit Framework): Replaced NVQs in 2008.
RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework): Implemented in 2015 and remains the current framework.
Starting September 30th, 2015, all awarding organizations transitioned from QCF to RQF.
For more details, read the official government publication here: RQF Framework Overview.
The qualification is delivered entirely online through a learning portfolio platform, where:
You will be assigned an assessor.
You will complete and submit assignments.
Communication with your assessor is conducted online.
Yes. We are partnered with Payl8r, which allows you to spread the cost over up to 12 months.
To use this option:
Add the qualification to your cart on our website.
Select Payl8r at checkout.
Note: Payl8r conducts a creditworthiness check before approval.
Yes, we offer a Bulk Purchase Program. Explore our bundles here: Bulk Purchase Bundles.
