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The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework helps people of all ages and circumstances to access the education and training that is appropriate to them over their lifetime. It can help you plan your learning and develop progression routes to follow, whatever your situation may be.

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Support for Individuals

The SCQF can help learners of all ages and backgrounds, parents/carers, and veterans of the armed forces understand the range of Scottish qualifications.
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Support for Educators and Advisers

We offer a range of workshops, tools, and resources to support educators and advisers. 
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Support for Employers

We can help you understand the range of Scottish qualifications and support recruitment and staff development processes via a range of tools, guides, workshops and webinars. 
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Support for Credit Rating Bodies

We provide ongoing support to credit rating bodies and organisations interested in becoming a credit rating body. 
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International Services and Study Visits

Interested in offering a bespoke online session/study visit with us?
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International & European Tools and Projects

Find out more about links between the SCQF and other qualification frameworks in the UK, Europe and beyond.

Interactive Framework

Use the Interactive Framework to see the level of your learning or to compare mainstream qualifications.

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SCQF Database

Find qualifications and learning programmes across Scotland that are on the SCQF.

SCQF Database

RPL Tool

Use the tool for guidance and signposting on learning options.

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Level Descriptors Tool

The tool allows you to select a range of characteristics across SCQF levels and print or save this as a single reference document.

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Useful Resources

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Case Studies

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Workshops

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Study Visits

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