Awarding Body

AMSPAR is an Awarding Body, recognised by the Department for Education and Skills.

There are over 100 recognised Awarding Bodies in the UK. These take the form of Examination Boards or Professional Bodies. Each set examinations or standards for their qualifications. Often these are done in consultation with the relevant Sector Skills Council.

To ensure that the qualifications are fit for purpose the awarding body submits their qualifications to the regulators such as QCA. If successful the qualification will be admitted to the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Listing in the NQF means that qualification is eligible for public funding. AMSPAR currently has five qualifications in the NQF.

AMSPAR is a member of The Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) which represents the sector.

The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists
Registered Charity Number 313310. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number 850300.
Tavistock House North, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9LN
Telephone: 020 7387 6005, Fax: 020 7388 2648