The QCF
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The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
Jenny Patrickson
Executive Director
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Background to the QCF
• Leitch Report - 2006
• Vocational Qualification Reform Programme – led by DIUS, QCA, Ofqual, LSC, UKCES and the Alliance of SSCs
• QCF is a key component of the VQRP
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The QCF
• The QCF will replace the NQF in England, Wales and NI (NQF closes December 2010)
• A simple and rational structure for units and qualifications
• Supports the accumulation and transfer of credit achievement, alongside qualification achievement
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The QCF
• Credit is the currency of achievement• Units of learning are all assigned a
standard currency of credit to represent the volume of learner achievement
• Credit can be accumulated and transferred to build over time towards a qualification
• Units can be shared or restricted
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A learner usually completes a qualification with one centre, through one awarding organisation
Current System
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Qualifications can now be achieved with credit through more than one provider, and from more than one awarding
organisation
QCF Flexibility
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Learners can add to previously achieved credit to complete qualifications
Credit accumulation and transfer
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Requirements for Centres
• Become familiar with the QCF and principles of credit
• All centres will need to register with MIAP to gain access to the LRS (to allow centres to search for ULNs, register new learners and maintain learner accounts)
• See QCF regulatory arrangements handout – page 28, a – i
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Principles of the QCF
• Each unit has a credit value (1 credit = 10 hours of learning)
• Hours are notional (not GLH)• RoC in the QCF define the number of credits
required for achievement of a particular qualification
• RoC also shown any mandatory and/or optional units required and any exemptions or opportunities for RPL
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Principles of the QCF
• Size of combined credit values is expressed using the terms Award, Certificate or Diploma
• Award = 1 – 12 credits (10 – 120 hrs)• Certificate = 13 – 36 credits (121 – 360 hrs)• Diploma = 37 + credits (361 hrs or more)
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Benefits of the QCF – Providers
• A wider range of accredited provision available
• Ability to personalise and tailor learning to serve the needs of learners
• Improved information regarding learners’ prior achievements
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Benefits of the QCF – AOs
• Potential for a wider range of provision to be accredited
• Potential increased market opportunities with the widespread use of units
• Potential increased demand by employers to deliver accredited training
• Ability to respond quickly to develop additional units and qualifications to meet market demands