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BIIAB QCF WORKSHOP

BIIAB QCF WORKSHOP. The New Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). Sam Livesey sam@bii.org 01276 417855. What will be covered. What is the QCF? The aims and vision of the QCF The structure The terminology Recognising previous achievement BIIAB qualifications on the QCF.

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BIIAB QCF WORKSHOP

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  1. BIIAB QCF WORKSHOP

  2. The New Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Sam Livesey sam@bii.org 01276 417855

  3. What will be covered • What is the QCF? • The aims and vision of the QCF • The structure • The terminology • Recognising previous achievement • BIIAB qualifications on the QCF

  4. What is the QCF? • QCF is the Qualifications and Credit Framework • A new framework which recognises units of learning • Units are used to build qualifications • It is to replace the NQF (National Qualifications Framework) • We are currently in a transitional period which ends 31/12/2010

  5. The Aims and Vision of the QCF • Make the qualifications landscape easier to understand • Provide learners with a greater freedom of choice • The QCF aims to ensure that qualifications and units of learning are: • transferrable • flexible • progressive

  6. The Aims and Vision of the QCF • Simple framework • More transparent naming system • Greater consistency between qualifications • More flexible routes to gaining a qualification • Learners can study at their own pace • Less bureaucratic • More inclusive • Responsive to employer requirements

  7. QCF: The Structure Up to Level 8 Level 3 1 Credit = 10 Learning Hours i.e. Guided Learning Hours (GLH) plus any other learning time required to achieve learning outcomes Level 2 Difficulty / challenge Level 1 Entry 1-3 Diploma 37+ credits Award 1-12 credits Certificate 13-36 credits Foundation Learning Size

  8. Qualification Levels • The level of units/qualifications suitable for learners align with job roles: • Level 1 – basic knowledge and how to use it – eg Level 1 Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing (ARAR) – entry level • Level 2 – deeper understanding of range of knowledge and selecting correct knowledge to use – eg Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (will replace NCPLH) – staff with more experience • Level 3 – Identify and use relevant understanding i.e. application – Level 3 Award in Licensed Hospitality (will replace the ACLH) – managers

  9. The building blocks of the QCF are units – there is no standard size – they carry different credit values (determined by learning time) To achieve units learners must cover all assessment criteria Learners accumulate credit from achievement of units Credit is stored on an electronic Personal Learner Record (PLR) QCF: The Structure Unit A 4 credits Unit B 12 credits Unit C 6 credits Unit D 9 credits Unit E 10 credits

  10. Qualifications are made up of units using “Rules of Combination” (RoC) which identify acceptable combinations of units Qualifications can include units above and below the level of the qualification e.g. L3 and L2 units in a L1 qualification Unit A Unit B Unit C Unit D Unit E QCF: The Structure BIIAB qualification

  11. Includes “multi-use” of “shared” units across qualifications and across awarding organisations Key QCF principle: Learners will not have to repeat learning they have already completed Unit A Unit B Unit C Unit D Unit E Unit F Unit B Unit G Unit D QCF: The Structure BIIAB qualification Another qualification

  12. The most common structure for QCF Qualifications = RoC and units developed by Sector Skills Council(s) All awarding organisations offer the same qualification Unit A Unit A Unit A Unit B Unit B Unit B UnitC UnitC UnitC Unit D Unit D Unit D Unit E Unit E Unit E QCF: The Structure BIIAB EDI NOCN

  13. QCF: Only One Type of Qualification NQF World QCF World NVQs One type of vocational qualification only VRQs QCF Units can be based on: • Knowledge only • Competence/skills only • A mixture of competence/skills and knowledge e.g knowledge that underpins the competence/skill

  14. Unit Structure Each unit will have a level e.g. Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 etc a credit value an aim learning outcomes assessment criteria GLH - for funding purposes only QCF: Unit Terminology / Principles

  15. Recognising previous achievement • Avoiding duplication of learning is a key principle of QCF • Credit Transfer is the main QCF mechanism to ensure the above i.e. electronic recognition via the Personal Learner Record that the learner has already achieved unit credit towards a qualification • Funding agencies will not fund same learning twice

  16. Migration from the NQF to the QCF • The migration of BIIAB qualifications from the NQF to the QCF is complete • Names for most qualifications will changed e.g. • NCPLH will be the BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (GLH 10, credits 1) • ILRO will be the Level 2 Award in Introductory Licensed Retail Operations (GLH 30, credits 3) • DLH will be the Level 3 Certificate in Licensed Hospitality (GLH 70, credits 14)

  17. Availability of QCF qualifications • BIIAB already awarding some QCF qualifications (AAA, new SIA licence to practise qualifications) • All other qualifications will be available from 1st January 2010 with the exception of the APLH (1/4/11) • NQF versions of qualifications will no longer be available from BIIAB after 31/12/2010 with exception of NCPLH • Learning outcomes and assessment criteria remain the same as does the assessment

  18. Useful websites • The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) www.ofqual.gov.uk • The Register of Regulated Qualifications http://register.ofqual.gov.uk (this has replace the National Database of Accredited Qualifications – NDAQ)

  19. Quality Assurance and the New Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Denise Thomson

  20. Centre Approval – QCF Readiness • BIIAB will need to formally recognise centres as QCF ready • We will make the process as easy as we possibly can

  21. Centre Approval – QCF Readiness • Named point of accountability for Quality Assurance and management • Ability to hold and transmit assessment outcomes securely • Agree to provide access to BIIAB and its regulators • Have systems in place for tracking learner progress • Have arrangements in place that recognise existing experience and knowledge of learners

  22. Centre Approval – QCF Readiness • Sufficient staff, resources and systems to support assessment of units, the qualification(s) accumulation and transfer of credits and recording of exemptions • Arrangement in place to obtain a unique learner number (ULN) and access learner record on behalf of your learners • Maximise opportunities for credit transfer and exemption for your learners based on previous achievements in their learner record

  23. Susan BurtonHead of Examination Processes 01276 417829 susan@bii.org

  24. Unique Learner Number • Unique Learner Number • Personal Learner Record • Centres’ Responsibilities • Awarding Organisations Responsibilities • Benefits for the Learner

  25. What is a Unique Learner Number? • 10 digit number • Unique to the learner • Given for life and not recycled • Used in England, Northern Ireland and Wales • Will help to streamline registration and enrolment processes • Mandatory for Diploma, Functional Skills or the Apprenticeship • Allows access to the learner’s Personal Learner Record

  26. What is the Personal Learner Record? • Created for the benefit of the leaner • Online folder which includes learning achievements from the age of 16 • Qualifications, Awards, Units and Credits towards lifelong learning • ULN is the key to the PLR • Need the ULN when logging onto the PLR

  27. Centre’s Responsibilities • Any assessment leading to Qualifications and units the centre should have in place arrangements to obtain ULNs on behalf of the learner • Learner Record Service (LRS) is where centres can register the learner for the ULN • Learner Registration Bodies (LRB) • To access the LRS, will be asked to sign up and as part of the process provide a UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) which is allocated through the UK Register of Leaning Providers (UKRLP)

  28. Centre’s Responsibilities Learners without ULNs • Successfully centres (LRB) will open a Learner Account with the LRS • Input information and must include the learner’s own personal e-mail address • Verify the identification of the Learner • Explain the Privacy Notice about sharing information

  29. Centre’s Responsibilities Learners with ULNs • Facility to find ULNs for learners who are already on the LRS • Verify the ULN • Update certain information such as addresses, date of births and names

  30. Awarding Organisation's Responsibilities • On submission of the ULN on the Candidate Answer Sheet • Validate and verify each ULN • Upload learner unit and qualification achievement

  31. Benefits for the Learner • Learner is in control • History of achievements • Learners will be able to view their Personal Learning Record and agree who else can see their record • Ability for centres/advisors to run routes to achievement (RtA) to support the learner

  32. Thank you for listening, any questions?

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