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Implementation of the SCQF
Tom Bain, Consultant
on behalf of the
SCQF Partnership
(Chief Executive Aileen Ponton)
[email protected]
www.scqf.org.uk
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Implementation of the SCQF
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This presentation will cover:
SCQF Partnership and SCQF Forum
SCQF, EQF Implementation and Current Activities
Level Descriptors and Review of levels
Credit and credit rating
SCQF 7/8 (EQF 5) and 11/12 (EQF 8)
Support from Stakeholders – practical examples
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SCQF Partnership
QAA
Scotland
Co-opted
Director
representing
employers
Scotland’s
Colleges
SCQF
Partnership
Scottish
Qualifications
Authority
Scottish
Ministers
Universities
Scotland
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Company limited by
guarantee and charity
Part funded by
Government
Seeks funding from
other partners
9 staff
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SCQF Committees
Board of Directors
(Independent Chair)
SCQF Forum
SCQF Quality
Committee
SCQF – EQF
Steering Group
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EQF Implementation
Referencing to EQF completed in 2009
Activities for 2011-12
• Communication including incorporation of EQF
levels into websites and databases
• RPL and Sectors (Landbased, health, social
care, construction, hospitality)
• Inward and outward study visits
• Digest of EQF, EQAVET, ESCO, ECVET and
Europass for UK stakeholders
(on our website www.scqf.org.uk)
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Lessons learnt (1)
• Importance of engaging stakeholders
• Importance of international experts both to
validate process and to provide comment on
language and usefulness
• Importance of both carrying out and
responding to the consultation process
• Weighting of responses
• Concerns re lowest level of EQF and
messages for learners
• Communication of NQF itself
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Lessons learnt (2)
• Explaining best fit (not always a level to level
match)
• Links to sectoral frameworks could become
important
• Potential for unrealistic expectations or
misunderstanding
• Usefulness of peer comments
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SCQF and EQF Levels
SCQF
SCQF Level 12
SCQF Level 11
SCQF Level 10
SCQF Level 9
SCQF Level 8
SCQF Level 7
SCQF Level 6
SCQF Level 5
SCQF Level 4
SCQF Level 3
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EQF
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Translation
Comparison of
levels from
SCQF to EQF
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Determining Levels:
Level Descriptors
Describe the level of knowledge and/or skills and
expected performance at each level of the SCQF
in terms of 5 characteristics (skill areas) which are
• Knowledge and understanding;
• Practice (applied knowledge and understanding);
• Generic cognitive skills, such as evaluation and
critical analysis;
• Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills;
• Autonomy, accountability and working with others.
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Reviewing Level Descriptors
(published August 2012)
• Inclusion of ‘sector’ in addition to ‘subject and
discipline’
• Inclusion of “professional” and “skills”
• Consistency of layout/stem/bullets
• Better progression but particularly 5/6/7/8
• Retention of level 1 for the moment
• Knowledge/use of knowledge clarified
• Links with EQF stronger
• Development of a glossary
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Extract from Level 7 (EQF 5)
(after review published August 2012)
Characteristic 3 (Generic cognitive skills)
Present and evaluate arguments,
information and ideas that are routine to a
subject/discipline/sector.
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Determining Credit
Credit Rating
Making a formal decision about the
level and credit value
of a qualification or programme using
the SCQF criteria and Guidelines
Credit Rating Body
A body approved by SCQFP as having met
robust criteria and which can credit rate
SCQF
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SCQF Levels 7 and 8 (EQF 5)
The individual qualified to these levels will
have had some education or training beyond
the statutory school provision (16 years old)
Level 7 marks the start of Higher Education
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SCQF Level 7 (EQF 5)
some examples from 327
 Advanced Higher - school (post-16 years old, in S6)
 Scottish Baccalaureates – school (post-16 years old, S6)
 Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) - HE Institution
 Higher National Certificate (HNC) – college
 Professional Development Awards (PDAs) – college/HEI
 Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) – workplace
 Customised Awards for individual employers - workplace
Parity of esteem – same level of demand
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SCQF Level 8 (EQF 5)
some examples from 275
 Higher National Diploma (HND) - college
 Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) – HE Institution
 Professional Development Awards (PDAs) – colleges
and HEIs
 Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) – workplace
 Certificate in Enhancing Integrity in Procurement –
customised award for Crown Agents
 Diploma in Crime and Intelligence Analysis (SPC)
Parity of esteem – same level of demand
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SCQF Levels 11/12 (EQF 7/8)
37 at level 11
The individual qualified to these levels will
have undertaken significant, advanced
learning within a field of study.
The sorts of roles to which this level of
qualification is appropriate will be senior or
professional positions within an occupational
area
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SCQF Level 11/12 (EQF 7/8)
some level 11 examples
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PG Diploma in Digital Marketing
(DMI)
PG Certificate in International Policing (SPC)
MSc Well Design and Engineering
(RGU)
Executive Diploma in Management
(CMI)
PDA Strategic Leadership
(SQA)
• Advanced Diploma in Financial Services
(CIBS)
DMI Digital Marketing Institute, SPC Scottish Police College,
RGU Robert Gordon
University CMI Chartered Management Institute, SQA Scottish Qualifications Authority,
CIBS Chartered Banking Institute (Scotland)
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Stakeholder Buy-In
Some examples:
• Construction sector
• Engineering sector
• Child Care
• Business
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Stakeholder buy-in
Construction Sector
(articulation) Articulation Year 2
Articulation Year 3
EQF 2/3
EQF 4
EQF 5
EQF 5
Skills for
Work
Construction
Craft
SCQF
level4/5
National
Certificate
Built
Environment
SCQF level6
HNC
Construction
Management
SCQF level 7
HND
Construction
Management
SCQF level 8
EQF 6
BSc
Construction
Management
SCQF level 9
Credit
Transfer
School or
College
College
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Stakeholder buy-in
(private sector)
Castle
Precision
Engineering
SSC (SEMTA)
FE College
(Anniesland)
with SQA
University
(Strathclyde)
Development of NOS/ SVQ/ HND/ B Eng(?) Manufacture
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Stakeholder buy-in
(knowledgeable employer in the private sector)
Advert in a national newspaper (The Herald) January 2011:
SENIOR ‘EARLY YEARS’ PRACTITIONER
required for busy Childcare Centre in Glasgow.
HNC/ PDA/ SVQ4 or equivalent .
SSSC* registration essential.
The successful candidate will require to demonstrate a good understanding of the
National Curriculum and be committed to the delivery of a quality service.
Salary negotiable for a 40-hour week permanent contract
For further details contact Angela on 0141 571 4070
*Scottish Social Services Council
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Stakeholder buy-in
Use of school qualifications
Post: Administrative Assistant reporting to
office manager
Qualifications-Essential:
• Qualified to SCQF Level 5* e.g. Standard Grades at
Credit or Intermediate 2 or NC/NPA and/or some
experience in the role of Administrative Assistant/Office
Junior with another company.
Qualifications - Desirable:
• An SVQ2 in Administration would be beneficial.
*EQF 3
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Conclusion
Importance to SCQF of stakeholder
Consultation
Participation
‘Ownership’
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