Learners

Wherever you are on your learning journey, we’re here to support you. As a specialist awarding body, we design, deliver, and regulate qualifications that inspire and equip you with the skills you need for a successful future.

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Why Study an iTEC qualification?

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Regulated qualifications

Our qualifications are mapped to UK regulatory framework and articulate with the European Qualifications Framework and the NQF in Ireland
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Expert-designed courses

We regularly consult with global employers and key industry influencers to ensure our qualifications embed the skills to succeed in your career
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Internationally recognised qualifications

iTEC courses are taken in over 40 countries so employers worldwide recognise the expertise that an iTEC graduate brings to their business
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Supporting you after you qualify

Benefit from our CPD, Pivot Point LAB resource, and a variety of other valuable resources, even after you have qualified
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Frequently asked questions for new learners

  • Where can I study an iTEC course?

    You will need to locate an iTEC approved centre (college, school, training provider). To Find your local iTEC registered centre use our centre finder.

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  • How much is the course?

    Fees are set by the centre (college, school, training provider) that you attend. Please contact the centre that you would like to attend. You can locate your local centre using our centre finder tool.

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  • When are the exams held?

    Exam dates and locations are set by your centre (college, school, training provider) and only they are able to advise you about exam dates and locations.

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  • Is my qualification recognised outside of the UK?

    iTEC qualifications are awarded by VTCT Skills, a leading awarding organisation with over 60 years’ experience of awarding qualifications both within the UK and Internationally. VTCT Skills is officially recognised by Ofqual – Recognition Number: RN5198. Ofqual are the UK Office reporting directly to the UK Parliament for qualifications and regulation.

    Each VTCT Skills (ITEC) qualification bears a QAN number, which provides assurance of validity and authenticity and that it is on the RQF – Regulated Qualifications Framework. The UK regulatory framework articulates with the EQF – European Qualifications Framework for recognition of qualifications by international employers, governments and professional associations.

    The European Union recognition of professional qualifications mapped to the EQF is enshrined in law through the Lisbon Recognition Agreement reference Article 13 Directive 2005/36/EC.

    All iTEC branded qualifications are Externally Quality Assured/Examined by us and meet with our assessment strategy, which is audited and regulated by Ofqual.

    All our qualifications found on our website, bear the QAN number and provide detail of the learning hours and assessment requirements.

    It is strongly recommended that you contact the Embassy or High Commission of your intended destination country, as they will be able to advise you about the transferability of qualifications and any other evidence which may be needed to work and to gain insurance.

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  • When and how will I get my results?

    When iTEC have received the theory papers from the centre (college, school, training provider), the results are sent back to the centre 20 working days later. Your centre will then send out your results directly to you.

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  • Can I re-sit an exam if I fail?

    Please contact your centre (college, school, training provider) who should be able to arrange a re-sit for you.

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