Why NOCN Accreditation Matters: What It Means for Skilled Hands and Our Learners

Becoming an approved NOCN (National Open College Network) Centre marked a major milestone for Skilled Hands. This accreditation enables us to deliver nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated craft qualifications that support wellbeing, employability, and progression. In this post, we explain what NOCN accreditation means, why it matters, and how it strengthens opportunities for our learners and partners.