QCF Readiness Provider Support Programme

Are you ready for the QCF?

The LSIS QCF Readiness Provider Support Programme offers flexible support for managers and practitioners from colleges and learning providers. Consultancy support is available to assist organisations to develop action plans to implement the QCF. Bespoke training is also available for practitioners to develop their understanding of the QCF and how to exploit its flexibilities to deliver responsive provision which meets the needs of employers, learners and communities.

What is the QCF?

The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is a new way of recognising skills and qualifications by awarding credit for whole qualifications and for units or small steps of learning.

The process of bringing all vocational qualifications into the QCF has already begun. By December 2010, all vocational qualifications will be accredited to the new framework.

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Getting ready for the QCF

Providers preparing for the QCF should be working towards the following indicators:

By December 2010, providers will have the necessary expertise and systems in place to enable them to:

1.	provide flexible curriculum delivery models which enable the achievement of credit and qualifications from the QCF
2.	develop personalised learning programmes which enable the achievement of credit and qualifications from the QCF and support progression
3.	provide information, advice and guidance to learners and employers on achieving credit and qualifications from the QCF
4.	process the achievement and accumulation of credit and qualifications from the QCF (MIS, funding)
5.	provide ongoing CPD for staff on flexible curriculum delivery models, personalised learning programmes and assessment in the context of the QCF
6.	embed the achievement of credit and qualifications from the QCF within their self assessment, quality assurance and quality improvement processes

By December 2010, governance and senior management within the provider sector will fully understand and engage at a strategic level with the QCF.

How do I get involved?

This site is being constantly updated and improved to bring you the key information you will need to prepare for the QCF. Make sure you bookmark the page or add it to your favourites list so that you don't miss any important developments. You can also register to hear the latest news from the programme by subscribing to our e-newsletter. To view the latest issue of QCF e-news, please click here.

Events and support activities

Flexible and tailored consultancy support is available to help providers to prepare for QCF delivery by developing an organisational implementation plan or by building capacity within staff.

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Foundation Learning Support

Foundation Learning is the name given to education provision at Entry Level and Level 1, and includes the qualifications at these levels within the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

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Have you seen?

You can find this page and download any referenced resources from the Excellence Gateway at http://excellence.org.uk/qcfprovidersupport.

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