Independent Funeral Directors College
IFD College Certificate in Funeral Practice (Cert.FP) holders now eligible to join BIFD
IFD College celebrates accreditation
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IFD College Certificate in Funeral Practice (Cert.FP) holders now eligible to join BIFD
A recent meeting was held between IFD College Chairman - Darren Carpenter, Director of Education - David Peasgood, Chris Parker and representatives of the British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD).
The BIFD were keen to investigate the value of our IFD College awards in comparison with other industry awards in order to offer membership to IFD College alumni. We were able to confirm that Cert.FP holders had all successfully achieved between 37 and 56 credits depending on the route which they chose to obtain their Cert.FP. Open College Network, our awarding body, confirm that a credit level of 37 or above is equivalent to educational diploma level. In view of this the BIFD have opened the door to Cert.FP holders to apply for membership. Those with less credits or who are working towards Cert.FP may apply for Associate membership of the BIFD.
Chris Parker, former Director of Education said “The requirement for Cert.FP holders to engage in continued professional development (CPD) is something which we have been considering for some time. As CPD is a condition of membership of the BIFD I welcome this move as a way in which our former students can continue to expand their knowledge and professionalism.”
Application forms for both Full and Associate membership can be downloaded from the IFD College website on the password protected student area.
For further information please contact:
British Institute of Funeral Directors
Suite 1 High Oak Business Centre, Collett Road, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 7LY
Tel: 0800 032 2733 Fax: 01920 823261 Email: enquiries@bifd.org.uk Web: www.bifd.org.uk
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IFD College celebrates accreditation
The College is pleased to announce that its courses have received accreditation, and the College is now an approved National Open College Network Training Centre.
National Open College Network (NOCN) is the leading credit-based awarding body in the UK, offering high quality, flexible, credit-based qualifications. NOCN originated from the Open College Network (OCN) movement first established in 1975 to formally recognise the achievements of adult learners.
NOCN is an innovative and progressive national awarding body. It is a recognised awarding body by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in England, the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland and the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority (ACCAC) in Wales, since 2000.
Click here for full details of what the accreditation means.
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IFD produces a DVD
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