Welcome to the Qualification Reform Support Programme (QRSP)

Preparing for sector qualification reform and the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) in the context of a demand led system

This qualification reform support programme is part of the wider UK Vocational Qualifications Reform Programme (UKVQRP).

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Vocational qualifications are changing. Are you?

One of the largest and most important reforms is occurring to vocational qualifications and its happening in August this year. The UK Vocational Qualification Reform Programme (UKVQRP) was established to create a system which will deliver qualifications that employers support, are more responsive to individual learner needs and are capable of recognising a wider range of achievement

To help you understand the implications and to prepare you for these changes, LSN, on behalf of QIA, will be running a number of regional roadshows, entitled ‘Are you ready for the reforms to vocational qualifications?' The nine road shows will take place in February and March 2008.

• Tuesday 26th February – North East Region ( Newcastle)

• Wednesday 27th February – North West Region ( Manchester)

• Tuesday 4th March – South East Region ( Basingstoke)

• Tuesday 11th March – East Midlands Region ( Nottingham)

• Wednesday 12th March – South West Region (Bristol)

• Wednesday 19th March – Yorkshire & Humberside ( Leeds)

• Thursday 20th March – London Region

• Wednesday 26th March – West Midlands Region ( Birmingham)

• Thursday 27th March – Eastern Region (Cambridge)

Aims of the roadshows:

to raise awareness about the UKQRP and support providers to meet the challenges and maximise the benefits of the reform programme
to provide information on key issues such as:
- the development of the QCF
- how funding supports qualification reforms
- qualification approval processes and the changing role of the Sector Skills Councils and website optimisation
- the potential impact on organisational / curriculum planning and product delivery
to facilitate workshops that will provide opportunities to:
- consider the effects of the reform
- recognise the benefits and opportunities (especially around employer and learner responsiveness)
- identify the next steps and share provider experiences

Who should attend:

These road shows are aimed at those planning and managing delivery including:

curriculum managers
HR managers
staff development managers
quality managers
training manager
product managers

Development Projects

The development projects are being offered to all providers. They will help you to collaboratively explore and address some of the challenges and opportunities facing your organisation arising from the introduction of the QCF and the reform of vocational qualifications, and to share emerging practice. We plan to draw on the experience shared during these development activities to develop guidance for other providers as they prepare for the reforms.

The development projects will run from January until July. Providers who are involved in the development projects will each be expected to take part in three meetings with the initial meeting taking place by early January.

Please could you indicate whether you organisation would like to participate in this project by completing the expression of interest.

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