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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. Content. Implementation of the SCQF This presentation will cover: SCQF Partnership and SCQF Forum - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Implementation of the SCQF
Tom Bain, Consultant on behalf of the
SCQF Partnership(Chief Executive Aileen Ponton)
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Content
Implementation of the SCQFThis 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
Company limited by guarantee and charity
Part funded by GovernmentSeeks funding from other partners
9 staff
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SCQF Committees
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EQF Implementation
Referencing to EQF completed in 2009Activities 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
EQF
Translation Device
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6
5
43
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SCQF
SCQF Level 3
SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 5
SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8
SCQF Level 9SCQF Level 10
SCQF Level 11 SCQF Level 12
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 CRB
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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)
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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
• 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)EQF 2/3 EQF 4 EQF 5 EQF 5 EQF 6
Skills for Work
ConstructionCraftSCQF
level4/5
National Certificate
Built EnvironmentSCQF level6
HNCConstruction ManagementSCQF level 7
HNDConstruction ManagementSCQF level 8
BSc Construction ManagementSCQF level 9
Articulation Year 2 Articulation Year 3
School or College
College
Credit Transfer
University
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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 contractFor 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 managerQualifications-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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