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Addendum to Statement of Priorities - Aligning Public Funding with Priority Vocational Qualifications in England in 2008/09 (Published 11 December 2007)Downloadable file
This document provides further details and clarification of the process of progressively aligning funding with the vocational qualifications approved by Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) within the contex...
Addendum to Statement of Priorities - updated version 14 Feb 2008 Downloadable file
The Learning and Skills Council’s priorities and key actions for 2008/9 to 2010/11 - updated version 14 Feb 2008
Aligning Public Funding with Priority Vocational Qualifications in England in 2008/09 - Update (Published 14 February 2008)Downloadable file
This document provides an update to the Addendum to Statement of Priorities - Aligning Public Funding with Priority Vocational Qualifications in England in 2008/09, published in December 2007
Blackburn College - Case Study Downloadable file
Blackburn College worked with employers to develop and deliver QCF qualifications.
Customised in-house event request formDownloadable file
The request form for booking an in-house event
Delivering 14 - 19 Reform:Next Steps - Summary (Oct 2008) - Department for Children, Schools and FamiliesDownloadable file
DCSF has just released Delivering 14-19 Reform: Next Steps. It presents a clear picture of the overall 14 to 19 reform programme in terms of progress to date; further developments since 2005; and the ...
Details of Sector Skills Councils (SSCs)Downloadable file
Contact details and links to the website of all Sector Skills Councils
Doncaster College: Advice for QCF implementation (sept 2008)Downloadable file
Some hints and tips from Doncaster College on the actions that need to be undertaken to increase the chance of successful implementation
East Berkshire College - Case Study Sep 08Downloadable file
Learning from experience and sharing good practice. The College has identified two key factors as instrumental in its successful delivery of the QCF accredited Diploma qualification:
Employer and Provider Training Recognition Factsheet Downloadable file
The QCA's factsheet about employer and provider training accreditation.
Evaluation of the Employer and Provider Recognition Pilot (Mar 2008)Downloadable file
This report reflects the output of work commissioned by the QCA to evaluate the employer and provider recognition pilot, and to consider the implications of findings from the pilot upon next steps.
Expression of interest form - Autumn Development GroupsDownloadable file
If your organisation is interested in joining these groups, please complete the expression of interest form
Foundation Learning Tier - The prospectus for progression pathway (AUG 2008)Downloadable file
The draft working version for 2008/9. This prospectus supports the design, planning and delivery of Progression Pathways across entry level and level 1 in the Qualifications and Credit Framework (...
Getting a Unique Learner Number (ULN)Downloadable file
A ULN is only provided to learner via a registered learning provider - UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) – Learning provider must use ULN when registering with awarding body – see 'Relationshi...
Government Investment Strategy 2009-2010, LSC Grant Letter and LSC Statement of Priorities (Nov 2008) Downloadable file
The endorsement from DIUS and DCSF Secretaries of State. The investment from the Government will improve the opportunities for all young people and adults, equipping them with the skills they need...
HMP Birmingham: the impact of the QCF on offender learning organisations (Sept 2008)Downloadable file
A case study where HMP Birmigham, in preparing for implementation of the QCF, explored the impact of the QCF on Offender Learning organisations
Implementation Checklist: designing & delivering provisionDownloadable file
To help prepare you for the UK Vocational Qualification Reform Programme (UK VQRP), we have provided a checklist to help your organisation plan for the implementation of the and the new qualifications...
Implementation Checklist: HRDownloadable file
To help prepare you for the UK Vocational Qualification Reform Programme (UK VQRP), we have provided a checklist to help your organisation plan for the implementation of the and the new qualifications...
Implementation Checklist: IAGDownloadable file
To help prepare you for the UK Vocational Qualification Reform Programme (UK VQRP), we have provided a checklist to help your organisation plan for the implementation of the and the new qualifications...
Implementation Checklist: MISDownloadable file
To help prepare you for the UK Vocational Qualification Reform Programme (UK VQRP), we have provided a checklist to help your organisation plan for the implementation of the and the new qualifications...
Implementation Checklist: Quality AssuranceDownloadable file
To help prepare you for the UK Vocational Qualification Reform Programme (UK VQRP), we have provided a checklist to help your organisation plan for the implementation of the and the new qualifications...
Implementation Checklist: sales & marketing Downloadable file
To help prepare you for the UK Vocational Qualification Reform Programme (UK VQRP), we have provided a checklist to help your organisation plan for the implementation of the and the new qualifications...
Implementation Checklist: staff development & CPDDownloadable file
To help prepare you for the UK Vocational Qualification Reform Programme (UK VQRP), we have provided a checklist to help your organisation plan for the implementation of the and the new qualifications...
Introducing the MIAP Learner Registration Service, the information authority and the Data Service (Mar 2008)Downloadable file
This document describes three major changes to the Post-16 data system; the MIAP Learner Registration Service, the information authority and the Data Service.
Knowsley College: Developing learners' understanding of the QCF (Sept 2008)Downloadable file
A case study on developing an information booklet on the QCF that learners could utilise within the induction process
Knowsley Community College - A learner's guide to the QCF Downloadable file
Knowsley Community College created a guide to provide more information for their learners on the QCF.
Learning and Skills: Policy Summaries 2008/9Downloadable file
A publication designed to bring clarity, simplification and coherence to the communication of learning and skills policy. It provides a single, authoritative source of information that effectively un...
LSC Funding Guidance 2008/09 - Funding Principles, Rules and Regulations Version 3 Updated 10 August 2008 (Originally published 18th April 2008)Downloadable file
This document, LSC Funding Guidance 2008/09 (referred to here as ‘the Guidance’) sets out the Learning and Skills Council’s approach to, and the authoritative guidance for, the funding of LSC provisio...
LSC Individualised Learner Record (ILR) GuidanceDownloadable file
FE Provider Support Manual, Version 2.0, October 2005.
LSC's 'Our Statement of Priorities - Better skills, Better Jobs, Better Lives' (Nov 2007)Downloadable file
The Learning and Skills Council’s priorities and key actions for 2008/09 to 2010/11
MIAP - Getting started with the Learner Registration Service (Mar 2008)Downloadable file
Getting started with the MIAP Learner Registration Service (LRS) details the keys steps that need to be taken by organisations needing to access and use the service.
Milton Keynes Language Centre: Managing the transition from NQF to QCF(Sept 2008) Downloadable file
Some hints and tips from Milton Keynes Language Centre on how they are managing the transition from NQF to QCF
NDAQ and QCFDownloadable file
How to find QCF qualifications on the National Database of Accredited Qualifications (NDAQ)
Operating rules for using the term 'NVQ' in a QCF qualification title (Aug 2008)Downloadable file
The purpose of this document is to ensure that qualifications using the term 'NVQ' are titled consistently and appropriately. Qualifications titled in this way will not be considered a separate 'type'...
Promoting achievement, valuing success: a strategy for 14–19 qualifications (March 2008)Downloadable file
Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls, published proposals to simplify the qualifications system so that all courses are well understood and valued, and offer young people a ...
QCA's QCF Newsletter (Oct 2008) Downloadable file
The latest newsletter from the QCA on the progress of the QCF. This newsletter is issued on the first friday of every month
QCA's Regulatory arrangements webpageDownloadable file
QCA's regulatory arrangements webpage
QCF Learner Record Downloadable file
A screen shot of the Learner Record system prototype being developed by QCA.
QCF tests and trials - Phase 2 project summariesDownloadable file
Summaries of the projects involved in the test and trials.
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) StructureDownloadable file
The structure of the QCF framework.
Quick Guide 1 - The UK Vocational Qualification Reform ProgrammeDownloadable file
This Quick Guide offers an overview of the UK Vocational Qualification Reform Programme (UK VQRP)
Quick Guide 2 - The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Downloadable file
This quick guide focuses on the Qualifications and Credit Framework within the QCF.
Quick Guide 3 - Course design using the Qualifications and Credit FrameworkDownloadable file
This quick guide focuses on designing courses for units and qualifications on the QCF.
Quick Guide 4 - Monitoring Learner Achievement within the Qualifications and Credit FrameworkDownloadable file
This quick guide focuses on how learner achievement is monitored
Quick Guide 5 - Recognition of Employer and Provider Training within the Qualifications and Credit FrameworkDownloadable file
This quick guide focuses on how Employer and Provider training can be recognised within the QCF.
Quick Guide 6 - The Foundation Learning Tier (FLT)Downloadable file
This Quick Guide provides information on Entry and Level 1 qualifications on the QCF - the Foundation Learning Tier
Quick Guide 7 - Sector Skills CouncilsDownloadable file
This Quick Guide gives you essential information about the general role of Sector Skills Councils and, in particular, their part in the qualification reforms.
Quick Guide 8 - Learning & Skills Council: demand-led funding arrangements and the QCFDownloadable file
This Quick Guide describes the key LSC documents and the work to further align the LSC funding with the UK VQRP.
Raising Expectations: enabling the system to deliver (March 2008)Downloadable file
The Government has set out the details of the transfer of £7 billion to local authorities to help colleges and sixth forms deliver the reforms needed to raise the education and training leaving age to...
Readiness Matrix for Implementation of the VQ ReformsDownloadable file
To help prepare you for the UK Vocational Qualification Reform Programme (UK VQRP), we have provided a matrix to identify how change ready your organisation is to meet the challenges of implementing t...
Regulatory arrangements for the QCF (Dec 2007)Downloadable file
These regulations have been designed to support implementation of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). They set out the arrangements that will apply to the organisations that operate within,...
Regulatory arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework (Aug 2008)Downloadable file
This document sets out the regulatory arrangements that will apply to the organisations that operate within, and the qualifications that are accredited into, the QCF. The arrangements set the standard...
The 16-18, Adult Learner - and Employer - responsive Funding ModelsDownloadable file
This document is one of a suite of documents that will describe the operation of the new models. The other documents will include the provider allocations framework and the flowcharts showing the end-...
The QCF an introduction Downloadable file
QCA's introductory leaflet on the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF)
The relationship between ULN and LARDownloadable file
This ppt slide shows the relatioship between the Unique Learner Number (ULN) and Learner Achievement Record (LAR).
Transcript for David Lammy video Downloadable file
This transcript provides an alternative way of accessing the information contained within the David Lammy speech on the UK Vocational Qualifications Reform Programme.
Transcript for Flybe video Downloadable file
This transcript provides an alternative way of accessing the information contained within the Flybe video about why they became an awarding body.
UKVQRP e-Newsletter - Issue 1 April 2007 Downloadable file
Pubilshed by the DIUS
UKVQRP e-newsletter Issue 5 May 2008Downloadable file
UK VQRP fifth e-newsletter
UKVQRP e-newsletter Issue 6 August 2008Downloadable file
The latest newsletter from DIUS for the Vocational Qualifications Reform Programme
UKVQRP e-Newsletters - Issue 2 September 2007Downloadable file
Published by the DIUS
UKVQRP e-Newsletters - Issue 3 Dec 2007Downloadable file
Published by DIUS
UKVQRP e-Newsletters - Issue 4 Feb 2008Downloadable file
Newsletter published by DIUS.
Unit ProformaDownloadable file
Template for the development of a unit.
Using the QCF (Unique Learner Number)Downloadable file
How to accumulate credit with the new framework, through the allocation of a ULN (Unique Learner Number) for every learner.
Westminster Kingsway College: ten steps to maximise participation in a development project Downloadable file
Some hints and tips from Westminster Kingsway College on how to maximise consultancy support
World Class Skills: Implementing the Leitch Review of Skills In England (July 2007)Downloadable file
The plan, World Class Skills: implementing the Leitch Review of Skills in England is the Government’s response to the independent Leitch Review of Skills and sets out how Government will lead the coun...
World-class Apprenticeships:Unlocking talent, building skills for all (Feb 2008)Downloadable file
The Government's strategy for the future of Apprenticeships in England
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...
Can employers access a single unit?FAQ
Individuals within an organisation can take a unit as part of a qualification or employers can have their own unit recognised as part of a qualification. The qualification will consist of mandatory u...
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...
Have any providers or employers been recognised as awarding organisations?FAQ
In April 2008, QCA announced that the first provider to be recognised as an awarding organisation was City College Norwich. in addition to this provider, two trade associations (The Recruitment and Em...
How will a full Level 2 be specified?FAQ
Discussions are still ongoing between DIUS, the LSC and QCA about how to specify a full Level 2 qualification, within the context of the QCF. Up to now, discussions have looked at defining full Level ...
How will funding arrangements support the introduction of the QCF and a credit based systemsFAQ
The LSC has published the Funding Guidance for 2008/09, available on the LSC’s website: http://qfr.lsc.gov.uk/ukvqrp/support/. The funding guidance includes a number of changes to accommodate t...
How will the new framework be regulated by QCA?FAQ
Ofqual (http://www.ofqual.gov.uk/)is the new regulator of qualifications, exams and tests in England and is operationally independent of the QCA. Ofqual will set out clear requirements of what is expe...
How will the QCF link to 14-19 and the new diplomas?FAQ
Part of the recently released 14 -19 strategy (‘Promoting achievement, valuing success: a strategy for 14–19 qualifications’ ) recognises the need for a clear qualifications framewor...
How will the QCF link to apprenticeships?FAQ
A review of Apprenticeships has recently been published World-class Apprenticeships: Unlocking Talent, Building Skills for All. It states that all the component qualifications of an Apprenticeship wil...
How will the QCF work?FAQ
The QCF has been developed through a two year test and trial which ended in July 2008. The regulatory arrangements for the QCF was published in August 2008 and can be found in the 'Key Documents' page...
Is the funding going to allow units and credits?FAQ
08/09 funding will still be based on qualifications (NQF).
What are rules of combination (RoC)? Who decides these?FAQ
These rules show the credits that need to be achieved, through a combination of particular units, so that the qualification can be awarded. The rules of combination are developed by Sector Skills Cou...
What are Sector Qualifications Strategies? How will SSCs approve individual qualifications? FAQ
All Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) have or are in the process of developing Sector Qualification Strategies (SQSs). SQSs are the mechanisms for ensuring that employers" and learners" needs a...
What are the benefits to learners of the reforms to vocational qualifications?FAQ
In the new system, the qualifications learners achieve will ultimately be better understood by employers, the public and other organisations because of the standard titling and size rules. Learners wi...
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...
What are the marketing, communications and recruitment issues for providers?FAQ
The current titling of vocational qualifications will change as the QCF is phased in, for example a diploma can’t be used as shorthand for the complexity of a qualification as it now indicates t...
What are the timescales for QCF going live? When will the changes happen?FAQ
It is expected that ministers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will make a final decision about the roll-out of the QCF in autumn 2008. It is expected that the number of QCF VQs will then grow q...
What credibility will qualifications have if they are made up of units from lots of different sectors/qualifications or if built up over many years?FAQ
Rules of Combination (RoC) for a qualification will be set by the appropriate Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) or Sector Body in discussion with the awarding organisation(s). This should ensure that the ...
What does shared units in the QCF mean?FAQ
In the regulatory arrangements for the QCF tests and trials, organisations that are submitting units for inclusion into the unit databank must identify those units as available to one of the following...
What does the QCF mean for course design? How can providers deliver lots of different units to a class of 30 learners?FAQ
The introduction of the QCF does not mean that learners will not enrol for and complete whole qualifications. Many learners will continue to work towards whole qualifications, although the new framewo...
What happens if a learner moves area before the qualification is achieved?FAQ
This is the flexibility that the QCF offers through credit accumulation and transfer. Learners can ‘bank’ credits and transfer them between qualifications and providers to avoid having to ...
What is demand-led funding? FAQ
Previous approaches to delivering skills have been too ‘supply driven’, based on the Government planning supply to meet ineffectively articulated employer demand. The reforms in England ha...
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. NVQ is a...
What is new about the QCF? How is this different to the Open College Network (OCN)?FAQ
The debates about the introduction of credit go back into the 1980s, when credit was very much driven by local developments in adult education. The OCN emerged from these developments. The impetus for...
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...
What is the Foundation Learning Tier (FLT)?FAQ
Entry and Level 1 of the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) is described as the Foundation Learning Tier. To improve the experience of learners at this level and raise participation, achievement...
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What is the UKVQRPFAQ
The UK Vocational Qualifications Reform Programme has been set up by the government to create a system that responds to the needs of learners and employers through the introduction of the Qualificatio...
What qualifications are being 'fast tracked'?FAQ
'Fast track' is the term being used to describe the set of arrangements being developed that will enable qualifications outside the QCF tests adn trials to be prioritised for accreditation within the ...
What will happen to existing qualifications? How will we know what is happening and when?FAQ
The awarding organisations are reviewing their provision in conjunction with the Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) and other sector bodies to meet the Sector Qualification Strategies and QCF requirements....
What will happen to Key Skills?FAQ
The intention is that Functional Skills will replace Key Skills from 2010, although Key Skills will still be available for new candidates until at least August 2010 and will be accredited until 2012. ...
Who will be able to view a learner's record or achievement?FAQ
It is currently proposed that awarding organisations input data about learners' achievements of units and vocational qualifications (VQs) into a central learner record that will be accessible by learn...
Will qualifications in the QCF be graded?FAQ
Qualifications in the QCF may be graded. All grading scales must include a ‘pass’ grade based exclusively on the assessment criteria in the unit or units on which the component or qualific...
Will the QCF identify the Standard Learner Number (SLN) rate for a unit/qualification?FAQ
All qualifications funded by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) will be assigned a Standard Learner Number (SLN) as a part of the introduction of the new demand-led funding system. There will be th...
Will there be any changes to success measures?FAQ
In 2008/09 the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) will be trialling with Ofsted a Credit Success Rate (CSR), which will sit in addition to the existing Qualification Success Rate, in order to identify ...
Will there be limits on currency of past credits/units being brought forward for new qualifications?FAQ
Awarding organisations and appropriate Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) will determine the currency of a past qualification and any exemption that can be offered for the new QCF qualification. The Federa...
Association of Colleges (AoC) Glossary
AoC was created in 1996 as the single voice to promote the interests of further education colleges in England and Wales. It provides a broad range of services to its subscribers and represents their i...
Awarding Organisations (AOs)Glossary
For a qualification to be recognised as part of the National Qualifications Framework (QCF), it must be accredited through an awarding organisation that is regulated by the three government-appointed ...
Centre for Excellence in Leadership (CEL) Glossary
CEL was launched in October 2003 and now operates through a charitable trust. It is responsible for working with sector partners to ensure world-class leadership within the learning and skills sector ...
Credit Accumulation & Transfer (CAT) Glossary
A Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) scheme awards credit points for the successful completion of small blocks of learning and records this credit in a system which allows the achievement to be sy...
Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW) Glossary
The Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW) became operational from February 2006. It embraces all post-16 and higher education and enables partial achievements (units) to be recognised. ...
Credit ValueGlossary
Credit value is the number of credits that will be awarded to a learner who has achieved the learning outcomes of a unit. The credit value of a unit remains constant in all contexts, regardless of the...
European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Glossary
The EQF will link European countries" qualifications systems, acting as a translation device to make qualifications more readable to Member States, employers and individuals and so enable individ...
Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Glossary
FAB is a membership body, representing organisations that award vocational qualifications in the UK.
Foundation Learning Tier (FLT) Glossary
FLT is a programme of work in England to raise participation and achievement in learning by ensuring that people of all abilities have a route through which they can develop and prepare themselves for...
Further Education (FE) Glossary
Further Education or FE, is post-secondary, post-compulsory education; i.e. currently relating to those over 16 years old. The FE sector, however, provides general education and vocational training fo...
Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) Glossary
The JCQ consists of AQA, City & Guilds, CCEA, Edexcel, OCR, SQA and WJEC: the seven largest providers of qualifications in the UK, offering GCSE, GCE, GNVQ, AEA, Entry Level, Vocational and vocati...
Labour Market Intelligence (LMI) Glossary
LMI is supply and demand side information about the labour market. SSCs and SSBs are collecting LMI as the basis for their Sector Qualifications Strategies and Qualifications Strategies. The SSDA webs...
Learner Registration Service (LRS) Glossary
The LRS is an internet based facility for issuing and holding a Unique Learner Number (ULN) for every person in education and training aged 14 and over. It allows the storage of all details pertaining...
Learning & Skills Council (LSC) Glossary
LSC exists to improve the skills of England"s young people and adults to ensure that England has a workforce of world-class standard, better skilled and more competitive. The LSC is responsible f...
Learning & Skills Network (LSN) Glossary
LSN is an independent, not-for-profit organisation providing education and training services to policy makers, organisations and individual providers and practitioners.
Managing Information Across Partners (MIAP)Glossary
The MIAP programme is streamlining the collection, handling and sharing of information on learning and achievement for education and training organisations. Learners will be able to access improved in...
National Database of Accredited Qualifications (NDAQ) Glossary
NDAQ contains details of qualifications that are accredited by the government"s regulatory organisations in England (QCA), Wales (DCELLS) and Northern Ireland (CCEA). All QCF qualifications can b...
National Occupational Standards (NOS) Glossary
NOS define the competences which apply to job roles or occupations in the form of statements of performance, knowledge and the evidence required to confirm competence. They cover the key activities un...
National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Glossary
The NQF sets out the levels against which a qualification can be recognised in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It helps learners make informed decisions about the qualifications they want to purs...
National Skills Academies (NSA) Glossary
NSAs are employer-led centres of excellence for skills training being developed in England. Employers, working with their SSC and other employer organisations, take control of the design and delivery ...
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Glossary
A qualifications framework sets out the basis on which qualifications are accredited. This process gives the public confidence in the standards of qualifications within the framework and provides cons...
Quality Improvement Agency (QIA) Glossary
QIA is an agency responsible for accelerating improvement in the performance of the learning and skills sector, building the sector"s capacity for self-improvement, helping the sector respond to ...
Regional Skills Partnerships (RSP) Glossary
RSPs are forums where businesses and skills organisations work together to meet the skills needs of regional economies. The core members of RSPs are the Regional Development Agencies, the Skills for B...
Sector Skills Agreements (SSA) Glossary
SSAs map out the skills that employers need their workforce to have and how these skills will be supplied - both now and in the future. They provide the basis for Sector Qualifications Strategies.
Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) Glossary
There are 25 SSCs, each covering a specific sector and operating across the UK. Each is an employer-led, independent organisation, licensed by the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, in consu...
Skills for Business Network (SfBN) Glossary
SfBN is made up of the 25 Sector Skills Councils (SSCs), each of which is an employer-led, independent organisation. The Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA), until 31 March 2008, is responsible fo...
Standard Setting Bodies (SSBs) Glossary
SSBs represent industry sectors on matters such as training, skills and business development, and develop industry specific National Occupational Standards (NOS) which form the basis of vocational qua...
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The Alliance of Sector Skills Councils (TASSC) Glossary
From April 2008 the UK CES replace much of the work of SSDA and TASSC is likely to take responsibly for representing the SSCs. Details of TASSC"s role are currently being developed.
UK Commission for Employment & Skills (UK CES) Glossary
The creation of a UK Commission for Employment and Skills was recommended in the independent report by Lord Leitch, "Prosperity for all in the global economy - world class skills", published...
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) Glossary
The UKRLP is a "one-stop" portal to be used by government departments, agencies, learners, and employers to share key information about learning providers. The UKRLP allows providers to upda...
Unique Learner Number (ULN) Glossary
The Learner Registration Service will allocate a ULN to every person undertaking education and training. The ten digit number will remain with them for life and will not be recycled. It is designed to...
Unit Glossary
A "unit" in the QCF is defined as "a coherent and explicit set of learning outcomes and related assessment criteria, with a title, credit value and level".
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) Glossary
UCAS is the UK central organisation through which applications are processed for entry to higher education.
Vocational qualification Glossary
A vocational qualification is within the scope of the UK VQRP when its primary purpose is: · to provide learners with knowledge, skills and/or competence directly relevant to work or employment...
Web Based Accreditation (WBA) Glossary
WBA is an IT system that awarding bodies and SSCs use to submit data to the NQF and QCF about units, qualifications and the rules by which units can be combined to form qualifications. It is a critica...
What is the Learner's Record of Achievement?Glossary
The Learner's Record of Achievement is an electronic record of units, credits and qualifications achieved by a learner. The awarding organisations will enter the achievements of units onto the record ...
A short video on organisations seeking accreditation as an awarding organisationWeb link
As part of the UK Vocational Qualifications Reform Programme employers' and providers' training can be recognised as part of the national system of accredited qualifications. One way to do this is to ...
Alliance of Sector Skills CouncilsWeb link
The Alliance is a new organisation comprising all 25 licensed UK Sector Skills Councils (SSCs), the employer-driven organisations that together articulate the voice of approximately 85% of the UK's wo...
Credit and Unitisation FrameworkWeb link
Historical information, providing a background to the QCF.
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills Web link
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) brings together functions from the former Department of Trade and Industry, including responsibilities for science and innovation, with fu...
Employer Provider Recognition ProgrammeWeb link
QCA's EPRP
Excellence Gateway's CPD Builder websiteWeb link
In resource full website you will find a variety of approaches to CPD to use independently, or with colleagues.
Foundation Learning Tier (FLT)Web link
The QIA Foundation Learning Tier's website and on-line resource. The aim of the site is to help providers prepare for the small scale delivery of Progression Pathways at Entry and Level 1 from autumn...
Foundation Learning Tier (FLT)Web link
The QIA Foundation Learning Tier's website and on-line resource. The aim of the site is to help providers prepare for the small scale delivery of Progression Pathways at Entry and Level 1 from autumn...
Institute for Learning (IfL) websiteWeb link
The Institute for Learning (IfL) is the professional body for teachers, trainers, tutors and trainee teachers in the further education and skills sector, including adult and community learning, emerge...
Learning and Skills Council (LSC)Web link
This links to the LSC's webpage for the UK VQRP. This section contains support and resources for the Planning Funding and Delivery of Provision for Learners of the UK VQRP. The LSC are the lead orga...
Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK)Web link
Lifelong Learning UK is the Sector Skills Council responsible for the professional development of all those working in community learning and development; further education; higher education; librarie...
Link to QRSP Community Web link
A sharepoint website for QRSP community members
LSC UKVQRP Support and resources webpageWeb link
LSC UKVQRP Support and resources webpage
Managing Information Across Partners (MIAP)Web link
MIAP is about streamlining how information on learners and learning is shared across the education sector so that excellent services are made available to individuals, employers and communities. It wi...
National Database of Accredited Qualifications (NDAQ) Web link
The National Database of Accredited Qualifications (NDAQ) contains details of qualifications that are accredited by the government's regulatory organisations in England (QCA), Wales (DCELLS) and North...
NIACE -The National Institute of Adult Continuing EducationWeb link
NIACE (National Institute of Adult Continuing Education) exists to encourage more and different adults to engage in learning of all kinds.
Ofqual - Office for the Qualifications and Examinations RegulatorWeb link
Formerly the responsibility of the QCA this is the new new regulator of qualifications, exams and tests in England. This link will take you to the QCF page on the Ofqual website
QIA Excellence GatewayWeb link
The Excellence Gateway is the definitive online portal for staff in the further education and skills sector in England. It's packed with resources to support teaching and learning and leadership and m...
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)Web link
The QCF framework is a new way of recognising skills and qualifications. It does this by awarding credit for qualifications and units (small steps of learning). It enables people to gain qualification...
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)Web link
Link to the QCF section on QCA website
Quality Improvement Agency (QIA)Web link
The Quality Improvement Agency (QIA) has been set up to spark fresh enthusiasm for innovation and excellence in the Further Education and skills sector. We are leading the challenge to those involved ...
Standard Setting Body GroupWeb link
Standards Setting Bodies (SSBs) are employer led organisations responsible for identifying and representing the skills needs of the sector they represent. The aim of the Group is to provide a forum...
The Foundation Learning Tier - LSC's WebsiteWeb link
The Foundation Learning Tier is an England only programme of work which the Government has asked the Learning and Skills Council and Qualifications and Curriculum Authority to lead on. The vision...
The Foundation Learning Tier - QCA's websiteWeb link
A programme of work that will provide an improved learning experience for 14 – 19 year old and adult learners at Entry level and level 1. The FLT will help more people achieve and progress through wor...
UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES)Web link
Launched on 1 April 2008, the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) is a key recommendation in Lord Leitch's 2006 review of skills. The Commission aims to raise UK prosperity and opportunit...
UK Vocational Qualifications Reform ProgrammeWeb link
The Vocational Qualifications Reform Programme is a UK-wide programme introducing significant changes to the vocational qualifications system, particularly in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
VQ Reform webpageWeb link
The VQ Reform section of the DIUS website