Last updated: 30 Aug 2008

This section gives you general information about the new Diploma qualification.

If you are new to Diplomas, a good starting point is the Directgov Diploma website.

By clicking on the links to the left, you can view a glossary of terms relating to the Diploma, or contact us about the Diploma.

The Diploma is being developed and delivered by a range of organisations. You can find out more about the new qualification by visiting their websites, listed below:

Information about accredited Diploma qualifications

• National Database of Accredited Qualifications http://www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk/
• Ofqual Diploma pages http://www.ofqual.org.uk/100.aspx

National websites about the Diploma

• Department for Children, Schools and Families - 14-19 website http://www.dfes.gov.uk/14-19/ 
• Skills for Business - Sector Skills Development Agency http://www.ssda.org.uk/ 
• National Database of Accredited Qualifications (NDAQ) http://www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk/
• Diploma Support - QIA's resources website for Diploma practitioners http://www.diploma-support.org/

Diploma Development Partnerships

• Developing Diplomas for first teaching in 2008
  • Construction and the built environment http://www.cbediploma.co.uk/
  • Creative and media http://www.skillset.org/qualifications/diploma/
  • Engineering http://www.engineeringdiploma.com/
  • Information technology http://www.e-skills.com/diploma
  • Society, health and development http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/diploma/
• Developing Diplomas for first teaching in 2009
  • Business, administration and finance http://www.baf-diploma.org.uk/ 
  • Environmental and land-based studies http://www.diplomalbe.co.uk/ 
  • Hair and beauty studies http://www.habia.org/ 
  • Hospitality http://www.people1st.co.uk/14-19-diplomas 
  • Manufacturing and product design http://www.manufacturingdiploma.co.uk/
• Developing Diplomas for first teaching in 2010
  • Public services http://www.publicservicesdiploma.co.uk/default.asp?pageid=1 
  • Retail http://www.skillsmartretail.com/categories.php?pages_id=30
  • Sport and leisure http://www.skillsactive.com/training/qualifications/14to19/sport-and-leisure-diploma
  • Travel and tourism http://www.goskills.org/client/standards_goskills.aspx?id=29
• Developing Diplomas for first teaching in 2011 - please go to our Phase 4 Diploma webpages at www.qca.org.uk/diplomaphase4

Information for learners

• Diploma information website for learners and their parents/carers  http://www.direct.gov.uk/diplomas
• National list of local 14-19 online learning prospectuses (enable users to view local learning provision, including Diplomas) http://www.dfes.gov.uk/14-19/index.cfm?sid=41
• Connexions Direct (information, advice and guidance for 13-19 year olds) http://www.connexions-direct.com/