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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

The University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) is a not-for-profit organisation set up in 1999 by the higher and further education sector. We provide an independent voice for higher education institutions (HEIs) and further education colleges (FECs) on matters relating to higher vocational learning. Our mission is to champion vocational learning.

Click here for a copy of our Strategic Plan 2008 - 13

UVAC has a growing membership of approximately 100 universities, colleges and corporate members, including Government agencies and employers from the public and private sector.

We believe in:

•	The importance of meeting the higher vocational learning needs of individuals and employers
•	The validity of work-based routes into vocational higher education – with no artificial barriers
•	The value of experiential and reflective learning
•	The value of work-based and work-related higher education learning.

Our activities:

•	We work with our members and others to influence the quality and value of higher vocational learning
•	We research, provide information and organise events to support our aims
•	We support the recognition of prior learning and the national application of credit and transfer between educational institutions
•	We work with educational institutions, employers, governments and national and regional agencies to enhance graduate employability and progression
•	We strongly encourage the use of National Occupational Standards (NOS).
Click here for a copy of our Strategic Plan 2008 - 13

UVAC, University of Bolton, Eagle Campus, Bolton, BL3 5AB