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Qualification size (award/certificate/diploma) Content of the qualificationSimply by looking at the title of a qualification you will be able to see how difficult it is, how long it willtake the average Learner to complete, and its general content. To understand the level of difficulty ofthe units and qualifications in the new framework it might be helpful to know that GCSEs (grade A*–C)are level 2, GCE A levels are level 3 and a PhD is a level 8. Knowing this can help to position thedifficulty and challenge of each level in the framework.For further information please click here for the Ofqual website.Scottish Credit Qualification Framework (SCQF)The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Partnership promotes lifelong learning inScotland. Through the Framework (see interactive diagram) you can gain a better understanding ofqualifications in Scotland and plan your future learning. The Framework supports everyone inScotland, including Learners, learning providers and employers, by: helping people of all ages and circumstances to access appropriate education and training sothey can meet their full potential; helping employers, Learners and the general public to understand the full range of Scottishqualifications, how qualifications relate to each other and to other forms of learning, and howdifferent types of qualification can contribute to improving the skills of the workforce.What are the benefits? The Framework helps you better understand the courses and programmes that lead toqualifications; It helps you plan your learning and develop 'progression routes' to follow; and It allows you to make the most of the opportunities to transfer credit points betweenqualifications thus avoiding repetition of learning.The Framework also provides an extremely important way of recognising different types of learning ina wide range of settings - for example, learning in the workplace or in the community.How does it work?By using two measures, the level of a qualification or learning programme and the number of CreditPoints awarded, the Framework helps you understand and compare the various Scottishqualifications. The level of a qualification indicates the level of difficulty and the number of credit pointsindicates the length of time it takes to complete. One SCQF credit point represents an average of 10hours of learning time.For further information on the SCQF please click here.Page 44 of 56
ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships are structured training programmes undertaken within a working environment. Theyuse the skills and knowledge gained through work to provide Learners with recognised qualifications.Apprenticeships can be undertaken by anyone over sixteen and provide a great way of gaining aqualification whilst continuing to earn a wage.There is no fixed timeframe for the completion of an apprenticeship, but each apprenticeship typicallytakes between one and four years, depending on its size and level of difficulty.There are three types of Apprenticeship available: Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3) Higher Apprenticeships (Level 4 and 5)CMI Approved Centres are required to package the apprenticeship themselves but for moreinformation please click here.Funding CMI qualificationsThe majority of CMI qualifications are eligible for some sort of funding and it is important that centresare able to access this information.CMI do not have direct influence in the allocation of funding, but we can advise you with any queriesyou may have. It may be useful to remember the following:The Process• All funding is allocated and regulated by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA)• Only QCF qualifications will be funded – NQF and non-framework are no longer eligible forfunding• You can access funding information for all CMI qualifications via the Learning Aim ReferenceApplication (LARA)Qualification confirmed as vocational and added to the QCFQualification recommended for funding by Sector Skills Council (SSC)The SFA Operational Approvals Group considers the qualification for funding against the agency’sfunding parameters. The approval process takes three weeks once notified by the SSCThe SFA Strategic Approvals Panel confirms qualifications and considers exceptions - the approvalprocess takes three weeks once notified by the SSCQualification appears on the confirmation funding spreadsheet, updated fortnightlyQualification appears on LARAPage 45 of 56
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