Welcome

The Newspaper Qualifications Council represents the interests of the regional and local press in respect of training and qualifications. The aim of the Council is to consider and actively support training and qualifications within all sectors of the industry.

The membership of the Newspaper Qualifications Council consists of representatives of the management, editors and training providers within the newspaper industry (see current members).

The Council is the Partner of the awarding body, NCFE (based in Newcastle) for the Level 4 National Vocational Qualifications in Journalism (comprising of writing, sub-editing and photography).