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About the SCQF
Information guide about the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
Annual Impact Report 2023 to 2024
Learn all about our work, impact and achievements in 2023-24
Brand guidelines
Guidance on the use of the SCQF logo and branding
Connecting Your Learning Journey: A guide for S2 to S6 pupils
An information leaflet for secondary school pupils
Credit points explained
A helpful guide to understanding SCQF credit points
Credit rating: Criteria explained
The document explains the criteria required for a learning programme to be added to the SCQF
Credit transfer guidance
Learn about credit transfer within the Recognition of Prior Learning content
Developing the Young Workforce diagram
Find out how we support DYW
Employer Guide
Learn how we support employers in Scotland with recruitment, learning and development, and putting in-house training programmes on the SCQF
Employer Levelling tool
Allocate SCQF levels to job roles with this useful tool
Employer Support leaflet
A guide for employers about using SCQF levels when recruiting staff
Employer Support leaflet – recruiting young people
A guide for employers about understanding modern day qualifications when recruiting young people
Employer Support leaflet – veterans
A guide for employers that provides information on military skills, abilities and qualifications
Employer Support leaflet – working with SCQF Ambassador schools
A guide for employers who have partnerships with SCQF Ambassador schools
Exploration of Recognition of Micro-credentials: Project Group Report March 2021
A report looking at the demand and implications of micro-credentials
Framework diagram
A handy SCQF diagram to help you compare Scotland’s qualifications
Guide to Ukrainian qualifications
A guide to how the main certificates, diplomas and degrees awarded in Ukraine compare to Scottish qualifications. Best viewed in a two-page format
Handbook
A technical guide that explains how the SCQF can be used to support and develop Scotland’s lifelong learning agenda
Information guide for 16+ learners
Helpful information for post-school learners
Information guide for parents and carers
Helpful information about the SCQF for parents and carers
International brochure
Learn about our services for European and international visitors
Level Descriptors
Our level descriptors describe, in broad terms, what learners should be able to do or demonstrate at a particular level
Old V New
A useful guide to help you compare qualifications from the 1970s through to today
Qualifications Can Cross Boundaries
A helpful resource to help you compare qualifications across the UK and Ireland, and how these relate to qualifications frameworks in Europe
Quality Assurance Model
The Quality Assurance Model sets out the criteria which must be adhered to in order to ensure approval and review are transparent and robust
Referencing the SCQF to the European Qualifications Framework
This report sets out the evidence that the SCQF continues to meet the 10 criteria and 10 quality assurance principles which govern referencing to the EQF
Schools leaflet for using the SCQF database/register
Information about the SCQF register for schools
SCQF Partnership response to reforms
The SCQF Partnership Board response to reforms proposed by the Independent Review of the Skills Landscape (SDLR) and Initial Priorities for Purpose and Principles
Strategic Plan
Our strategic objectives for 2022 to 2025
