Associate membership of the Federation of Awarding Bodies
Associate membership is for awarding and/or assessment organisations that has its status conferred on it by a public authority in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (e.g. Privy Council, QAA, ESFA). This includes international bodies that could demonstrate their awarding activity had the backing of a public authority within the country which they operate (e.g. NSDC in India).
To apply for associate membership, contact Karen Daws, Head of Operations and Membership at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. An online form will be available soon.
Benefits of associate membership
Webinars
Access to free upcoming and past FAB webinars.
Meetings, events & training
Free attendance at meetings and events and discounted rates at the FAB conference and training.
Consultants & Suppliers list
Access to a list of consultants and suppliers who specialise in matters relating to vocational qualifications.
Advertise/search job vacancies
Free advertising of your job vacancies on the FAB website/discounted rate for associate members.
Business support service
HR, tax, health & safety and legal advice line/website to assist your wider business activity.
Membership fees
The membership fee for all awarding organisations, whether full or associate members is:
- Band 1 (up to 2,000 certifications per year) £1,330 per year
- Band 2 (2,000 - 10,000 certifications per year) £1,785 per year
- Band 3 (10,000 - 50,000 certifications per year) £2,600 per year
- Band 4 (over 50,000 certifications per year) £4,445 per year
What counts as a certification?
Awarding organisations that are recognised by Ofqual, SQA, CCEA or Qualifications Wales should base their certifications on regulated provision only.
Vocational certifications are determined by what they are not – they do not include GCSEs, A-levels, IGCSEs, International Advanced levels, Scottish National qualifications. This is because FAB does not represent members in relation to these qualifications.
Training programmes kite-marked by the member would not be included as these are not assessed by the member. Qualifications offered as part of an Apprenticeship would count.
