The SCQF Partnership

• ensure that, where appropriate, all assessed learning and qualifications in Scotland are included on the Framework;
• extend the recognition of informal and non-formal learning across out education and skill system;
• develop and promote the Framework as a Lifelong Learning tool;
• develop relationships with other frameworks internationally.

Our Functions

The SCQF Partnership team delivers a wide range of functions, including:

• Approving new Credit Rating Bodies onto the SCQF;
• Quality assuring of a range of Credit Rating Bodies across the UK in relation to their SCQF credit rating activity;
• Supporting, monitoring and reviewing of Scottish colleges’ credit-rating activities;
• Providing tailored support for existing Credit Rating Bodies on developing and maintaining processes for SCQF credit rating;
• Offering non-biased, independent, expert advice to programme owners on the credit rating process, including information on potential Credit Rating Bodies in Scotland;
• Training through a wide range of workshops supporting programme owners, credit rating bodies and those who wish to adopt Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) principles;
• Supporting employers in embedding the SCQF into their workforce development strategies;
• Supporting secondary schools with the development of learning pathways to maximise the potential of all young people;
• Promoting and raising awareness of the benefits of the SCQF across all sectors, both nationally and internationally.

The SCQF Partnership Board

The Partnership has a Board of Directors appointed from the following organisations:

• College Development Network;
• Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education;
• Universities Scotland;
• Scottish Qualifications Authority

The Board appoints an Independent Chair to moderate its business and co-opts two further directors to represent employer interests and to Chair the Partnership’s Quality Committee.