Information for learners
SFJ Awards is part of the Workforce Development Trust, which also includes Skills for Justice and Skills for Health. We use our sector knowledge and experience to develop our qualifications, so as a learner you can feel assured that they meet the specific requirements of the sector in which you are working, or wish to work in.
When we develop a qualification, we make sure that:
- Consultation is carried out with employers, assessment centres, training providers and the professional bodies which represent your sector. This ensures the qualification meets your needs as well as the requirements of your current or future employers.
- Wherever possible we base our qualifications on National Occupational Standards (NOS), which ensures the qualification matches your job requirements.
SFJ Awards’ approved centres will help you decide which qualification is right for you. They will then work with you to develop an action plan and provide ongoing support while you are studying. To find out more about our approved centres, head to our Centre Directory.
Further information regarding work-based learning can be found at the following:
Financial support
You may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of a course at a college or training provider in England. Advanced Learner Loans are available to learners aged 19 or above for qualifications from Level 3 to Level 6 which meet the Education and Skills Funding Agency requirements. Loan eligibility doesn’t depend on your income and there are no credit checks. You will need to check if you’re eligible before you apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.
Details of the qualifications approved for Loans are available in the Advanced Learner Loans Qualifications Catalogue. To find out more, visit the Education and Skills Funding Agency website, or to apply for a loan, use the Government’s online application process here.
Replacing a lost or damaged certificate
You can order a replacement certificate using a credit or debit card for a fee of £35 (including VAT). This can be ordered and purchased via our partner website, the Skills Platform. You can also purchase a paper copy of an e-certificate at a reduced fee of £15 (including VAT). When completing your order, in the ‘Order notes’ section of the form please include your date of birth (for validation purposes) the name of the SFJ Awards approved centre where you took your qualification and the title of the qualification you achieved.
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