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Implementation of QCF:VQ reform policy context
1. QCF – A new unit and credit based framework for recognising qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Credit as a currency of achievement, individuals can learn flexibly achieving in smaller steps through the accumulation and transfer of credit.
2. Sector Qualification Reform – Sector Skills Councils reforming sector qualification strategies and action plans:
- having a role in qualification design and approval (open to a wider range of Awarding Organisations)
- ensure that employer’s needs are represented
TimetableAll qualifications have to be on the QCF by December 2010 for those aged 19+ (except GCSEs A-levels and the Diploma)
Provision priorities set by Government , UKCES and RDAs. Content determined by SSCs and Representative employer bodies
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QCF Qualification structure
Award (1-12 credits)Certificate (13-36 credits)Diploma (37+ credits)
http://www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk/index.aspx
Example 1 - EDEXCEL Level 2 Certificate in Retail Skills (QCF)
QCF Qualification structure
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership (NVQ) (QCF)
Skills Accounts and MIAPAwarding Organisations must record achievements via Skills Accounts – the Personal Learning Record
Key datesApril ‘10 List – August ’10 Delivery: If the QCF qualification is accredited and confirmed for funding by 1st April 2010, providers will be required to deliver it (and new starts on NQF predecessors will not be funded) from 1st August 2010.
September ’10 List – January ’11 Delivery: If the QCF qualification is accredited and confirmed for funding after 1st April and up to 31st August 2010 inclusive, providers will be required to deliver it as soon as possible.
New starts on its NQF predecessors will not be funded from January 2011.
Preparing for the QCF
:•Check curriculum planning – content, funding, MI and delivery of new qualifications
•Assess current IAG for learners and employers
•Recognition of Prior Learning
•Awareness amongst staff, schools and Universities
By December 2010, governance and senior management within the provider sector will fully understand and engage at a strategic level with the QCF.
Useful Links
Details concerning the process for removing funding from NQF
qualifications in advance of August 2010.
QCF qualifications confirmed for public funding - 11 May 2010
Quals available for funding:
http://readingroom.lsc.gov.uk/SFA/nat-QCF_Qualifications_confirme
d_for_public_funding.xls
Qual approval process
http://readingroom.lsc.gov.uk/lsc/National/nat-fundingapprovalsproc
ess-publicpaper-March2010-.pdf
A list of target-bearing vocational qualifications at Levels 2 and 3 in
the QCF can be found at http://qfr.lsc.gov.uk/ukvqrp/support/list
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Useful Links 2
For further information you may be interested in referring to the:Vocational Qualification Reform & Qualifications and Credit Framework Implementation - Technical Parameters for Funding - General Guidance - Version 2Qualifications and Credit Framework Funding Parameters Guidance – Adult Learner Responsive - Version 2Target-bearing Level 2 and Level 3 Qualifications in the QCF (version 1) (March 2010) Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Funding Parameters Guidance: Train to Gain - Version 1
LSIS support package:http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/qcf
Resources – a list with links:http://www.qcda.gov.uk/resources/4374.aspx
Telephone helpline: 0870 2670054(8.00am-6.00pm weekdays excluding public holidays)email: [email protected]