The University Vocational Awards Council

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 our members on matters relating to technical and professional higher level learning including higher and degree apprenticeship. Our mission is to champion higher level vocational learning. UVAC has a membership of approximately 90, including universities, higher education institutions, awarding bodies, service providers and individuals. We believe in: The importance of meeting the higher vocational learning needs of individuals and employers The validity of work-based routes into practical, work-applied higher education – with no artificial barriers The value of experiential and reflective learning The value of work-based and work-related higher education learning