Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF)

The QCF is the new framework for creating and accrediting qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It’s at the heart of a major reform of the vocational qualifications system, which will become simpler to understand and use, more accessible to a wider range of learners, and more relevant to learners’ and employers’ needs.

Units and qualifications in the new Qualifications and Credit Framework are beneficial to all of its users as they’re:

  • transferable

  • flexible

  • quality assured

  • easy to understand

  • geared towards progression.

The benefits of the QCF to employers include:

  • Making training options and pathways clear, helping you and your employees find the right training for your business and their learning needs
  • Enables you to create qualifications relevant to your sector
  • Can be tailored to your company’s needs

For an overview of QCF read our Employer Guide produced by Cskills awards, the Awarding Organisation of CITB-ConstructionSkills

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