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Can you tell us more about the QCF test and trials?FAQ
The first year's (2006-2007) focus was on testing out the technical details ie the design of units, the combination of units and the credit value of units. The second year's(2007-2008) focus was on th...


What is the difference between the NQF and the QCF?FAQ
Currently, the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) sets out the levels against which a qualification can be recognised but there are no agreed criteria for the titling or size of qualifications. T...


Can a learner take a cluster of units and rename them as a qualification?FAQ
As in any demand led system the learner can take any number (or cluster) of units offered by providers. However they will not be able to combine them and rename them as their own qualification. A qua...


What is happening to NVQs?FAQ
The QCF currently does not recognise any qualification types - it only defines qualifications in terms of size and demand. In the NQF, each qualification type has its own regulatory criteria. In the r...


What are the key differences between the QCF and NQF?FAQ
Currently the National Qualification Framework (NQF) sets out the levels against which a qualification can be recognised but there are no agreed criteria for the titling or size of qualifications. Th...


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