1. Update on Certa Qualifications on the QCF Our ‘Framework’ Qualifications at Entry Levels, Levels One, Two and Three Work Preparation – suites in vocational areas Qualification in Progression (QIP) / Skills for Further Learning and Employment (SFFLE) Existing Qualifications extended Some have new units added to improve flexibility Most units shared between QIP and SFFLE (at Entry 3, and Levels 1 & 2) Units have new codes There are slight changes to the units wording in most cases Make sure your centre uses the new version for the next course runs Certa Website will be updated and then the Certa webportal.

2. Update on Certa Qualifications on the QCF Extended Qualifications include: Independent Living suite Employability suite Getting on at Work Fashion suite Tackling Substance Misuse Community Interpreting (Level 3) Most qualifications are publicly funded for ages 14 – 19 (EFA) and 19 plus (SFA)

3. Update on Certa Qualifications on the QCF- New Qualifications New Education and Training qualifications: replace Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Induction in Safer Moving and Handling of People in Care Settings (Level 2) – includes Exemplar Assessments New Mathematics Awards and Certificates at Entry 1, Entry 2, and Entry 3 – include External Assessments which learners can take when they are ready In Development:- Mathematics and English, including units to prepare learners for the demands of the GCSE syllabus New Youth Work in Practice suite of Award, Certificates and Diplomas, Level 2 and 3

4. Certa’s Networking and Briefing Events in June and July – free events New and revised Certa Qualifications Current Re-developments Update on the new Certa Continuing Professional Development (CPD) offer Good Practice in Assessment and Quality Assurance A chance to look at funding options in more depth - 187 qualifications currently funded on the SFA list (19+) - 260 qualifications currently funded on the Section 96 list (14 -19) The next event is on Wednesday 9 th July 1.30 – 4.00pm at OCN House.

5. Reminders: Centres can have courses are set up on our database with a unique title - choose one to fit learners progression routes Facility to write new Qualifications or units if we don’t already have them on our database Curriculum Advice sessions are run at OCN House on a regular basis – check the CPD catalogue for dates Email any curriculum and funding queries to development@certa.org.uk development@certa.org.uk www.certa.org.uk www.certa.org.uk/qualifications_and_units