Also the QCF is valuable as a flexible framework that establishes a degree of order in complex, rapidly changing learning environments. However the qualifications require broadly specified assessment criteria, and links to external communities of practice and associated learning packages. Subjects: Qualifications ; Vocational education and training ; Skills and knowledge ; Communities of practice ; Workforce development ; Research. Keywords: Qualifications framework ; Skill development ; Workplace learning ; Case study.
Geographic subjects: Great Britain ; Europe. Published: [Leicester, England]: University of Leicester, Also called: Qualification and Credit Framework qualifications as a catalyst for learning and performance: an investigation into the link between vocational qualifications and skills.
Similarly, students can enjoy the benefits of being able to use the same credits across different units. What are RQF Qualifications? The RQF Regulated Qualifications Framework came into force in , and was designed to offer a simpler system for managing qualifications regulated by Ofqual. Similar to a library bookcase, The RQF allows you to index qualifications based on their level and size. The higher the qualification, the greater the complexity and difficulty of the skills and knowledge associated with the qualification.
There are 8 levels in total which are supported by 3 entry levels, as not all qualifications can be assigned to a single level. Unlike previous systems, with the RQF there is no set deadline for completing qualifications. Instead students can finish them at their own pace. At the same time, the framework gives awarding organisations more freedom to review, develop and improve their qualifications as there are none of the rules and structures of the QCF.
Instead awarding organisations can put greater focus onto outcomes. NOTE: Starting from 30th September , all awarding organisations were expected to begin the process of removing QCF from their qualification titles. This should have been completed by the end of The NVQ process was also designed to be portable which would enable an employee to move from one company to another within the same industry.
With the QCF came prescriptive design rules that aimed to assure consistency, but also resulted in awarding organisations having to redesign their qualifications in order to meet these new rules. UK We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies. Hide this message.
Home Education, training and skills School curriculum Exam regulation and administration. Consultation outcome After the QCF: a new qualifications framework.
Applies to England and Northern Ireland This consultation has concluded. Request an accessible format. If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email publications ofqual.
Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. On 1 October , we will be introducing a new Regulated Qualifications Framework RQF for all Ofqual-regulated qualifications, supported by level descriptors ranging from Entry 1 to Level 8, covering the categories of knowledge and skills. Publications We have published new rules and guidance which implement these decisions: a new edition of our General Conditions of Recognition Total Qualification Time Criteria Qualification and Component Levels a new edition of our Guidance to the General Conditions of Recognition These new rules and guidance come into effect on 1 October , except for our new rules on qualification size and qualification specifications which require us to publish a separate notice before they come into effect.
Consultation description This consultation explains how we propose to manage the withdrawal of the Qualifications and Credit Framework QCF rules, and sets out the small number of new rules we propose to put in place instead.
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