Care Services play a vital role in society, supporting people at every stage of life and ensuring they can live with dignity, independence, and well-being. From caring for children and families to supporting older adults and those with complex needs, these services do much more than treat illness; they promote prevention, support inclusion, and aim to improve quality of life. By working together, care service professionals help reduce inequality, protect the most vulnerable, and strengthen communities, making them essential to a compassionate, resilient society.
Our Offer
As awarding organisations, BIIAB and Skills and Education Group Awards are proud to offer a comprehensive and growing portfolio of care service qualifications designed to meet the sector’s needs. Our Product Development team works closely with sector experts to ensure each qualification is fit for purpose, up to date, and aligned with professional standards.
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the social care workforce in Northern Ireland, including many professionals who work closely within educational settings, such as classroom assistants, early years practitioners, and support staff. Its role is to establish and uphold professional standards, maintain a register of qualified workers, and promote ongoing training and development to ensure safe, high-quality practice. NISCC is vital for the education sector because it helps safeguard children and young people, supports consistency and professionalism among staff, and strengthens collaboration between education and social care; ultimately creating safer, more supportive learning environments where pupils can thrive.
BIIAB and Skills and Education Group Awards offer a range of care service qualifications, some specifically developed for Northern Ireland, complete with clear progression routes to support learners at every stage of their career. Our sector offer will continue to expand, with new progression routes already in development. By choosing to deliver qualifications through BIIAB and Skills and Education Group Awards, training providers can be confident they are offering high-quality, sector-recognised programmes that support workforce development and learner success across care services.
Become an approved Training Provider
We are here to support you in delivering this excellence. When you join us, you gain more than just an Awarding Organisation; you gain a partner dedicated to your success. Our high-level, personal approach to customer service ensures you are never just a number, and your dedicated Relationship Manager will be on hand to provide the tailored guidance and support you need to thrive.
Get in touch to become an approved Training Provider and start delivering our Care Service qualifications.
Contact us at BGandM@skillsedugroup.co.uk, or if you are an existing Centre looking to expand your provision, please contact your Relationship Manager.
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Coming Soon!
From September 2026, we are excited to introduce the Skills and Education Group Awards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care Services (Northern Ireland).
This qualification is suitable for a Social Care Manager, Deputy, or an Enhanced Social Care Practitioner who has the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the leadership and management of a social care service. It is fully endorsed by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
Explore Our Qualifications
- Skills and Education Group Awards Level 2 Certificate in Safe and Effective Practice in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland)
- Skills and Education Group Awards Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland)
- BIIAB Level 3 Certificate in Induction into Adult Social Care in Northern Ireland
- BIIAB Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland) – last date for new starts is 31 October 2026. This qualification has been replaced with the following and has a go live date of 1 June 2026.
- Skills and Education Group Awards Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Practice (Northern Ireland)
- Skills and Education Group Awards Level 4 Diploma in Enhanced Health and Social Care Practice (Northern Ireland)