Welcome to the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority in Northern Ireland. QCA has responsibility for National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in Northern Ireland and has an office in Belfast.

The team based there is responsible for monitoring NVQs and for providing advice and information on NVQs and related subjects to individuals and employers, listening to the views of NVQ users and consulting with employers, centres and others interested in NVQs in Northern Ireland. For further information about our role in Northern Ireland see the About us section.

This area of the site has been developed to provide you with information on some of our activities and to update you on events and publications particularly aimed at a Northern Ireland audience. You can also access information on QCA’s national work on the main QCA website.

QCA Equality Scheme Approved – QCA's Equality scheme was approved by the Northern Ireland Equality Commission on 22 February 2003. The scheme sets out how QCA intends to fulfil its obligations to promote equality of opportunity and good relations under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1988. Copies of the scheme are being issued to all those groups and individuals on QCA's consultation list. To view or download a copy of the Scheme or to find out how to obtain versions in alternative formats click on the link Equality scheme above.