1. Implementation of the SCQF Tom Bain, Consultant on behalf of the SCQF Partnership (Chief Executive Aileen Ponton) a.ponton@scqf.org.uk www.scqf.org.uk T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 1

2. Content Implementation of the SCQF This presentation will cover: SCQF Partnership and SCQF Forum SCQF, EQF Implementation and Current Activities Level Descriptors and Review of levels Credit and credit rating SCQF 7/8 (EQF 5) and 11/12 (EQF 8) Support from Stakeholders – practical examples T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 2

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4. SCQF Partnership QAA Scotland Scotland’s Colleges Scottish Qualifications Authority Universities Scotland Scottish Ministers Co-opted Director representing employers Company limited by guarantee and charity Part funded by Government Seeks funding from other partners 9 staff T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 4

5. SCQF Committees Board of Directors (Independent Chair) SCQF Forum SCQF Quality Committee SCQF – EQF Steering Group T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 5

6. EQF Implementation Referencing to EQF completed in 2009 Activities for 2011-12 Communication including incorporation of EQF levels into websites and databases RPL and Sectors (Landbased, health, social care, construction, hospitality) Inward and outward study visits Digest of EQF, EQAVET, ESCO, ECVET and Europass for UK stakeholders (on our website www.scqf.org.uk) T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 6

7. Lessons learnt (1) Importance of engaging stakeholders Importance of international experts both to validate process and to provide comment on language and usefulness Importance of both carrying out and responding to the consultation process Weighting of responses Concerns re lowest level of EQF and messages for learners Communication of NQF itself T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 7

8. Lessons learnt (2) Explaining best fit (not always a level to level match) Links to sectoral frameworks could become important Potential for unrealistic expectations or misunderstanding Usefulness of peer comments T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 8

9. 9 SCQF and EQF Levels EQF Translation Device 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SCQF SCQF Level 3 SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 9 SCQF Level 10 SCQF Level 11 SCQF Level 12 Comparison of levels from SCQF to EQF T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012

10. Determining Levels: Level Descriptors Describe the level of knowledge and/or skills and expected performance at each level of the SCQF in terms of 5 characteristics (skill areas) which are Knowledge and understanding; Practice (applied knowledge and understanding); Generic cognitive skills, such as evaluation and critical analysis; Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills; Autonomy, accountability and working with others. T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 10

11. Reviewing Level Descriptors (published August 2012) Inclusion of ‘sector’ in addition to ‘subject and discipline’ Inclusion of “professional” and “skills” Consistency of layout/stem/bullets Better progression but particularly 5/6/7/8 Retention of level 1 for the moment Knowledge/use of knowledge clarified Links with EQF stronger Development of a glossary T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 11

12. Extract from Level 7 (EQF 5) (after review published August 2012) Characteristic 3 (Generic cognitive skills) Present and evaluate arguments, information and ideas that are routine to a subject/discipline/sector. T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 12

13. Determining Credit Credit Rating Making a formal decision about the level and credit value of a qualification or programme using the SCQF criteria and Guidelines Credit Rating Body A body approved by SCQFP as having met robust criteria and which can credit rate SCQF CRB T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 13

14. SCQF Levels 7 and 8 (EQF 5) The individual qualified to these levels will have had some education or training beyond the statutory school provision (16 years old) Level 7 marks the start of Higher Education T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 14

15. SCQF Level 7 (EQF 5) some examples from 327  Advanced Higher - school (post-16 years old, in S6)  Scottish Baccalaureates – school (post-16 years old, S6)  Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) - HE Institution  Higher National Certificate (HNC) – college  Professional Development Awards (PDAs) – college/HEI  Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) – workplace  Customised Awards for individual employers - workplace Parity of esteem – same level of demand T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 15

16. SCQF Level 8 (EQF 5) some examples from 275  Higher National Diploma (HND) - college  Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) – HE Institution  Professional Development Awards (PDAs) – colleges and HEIs  Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) – workplace  Certificate in Enhancing Integrity in Procurement – customised award for Crown Agents  Diploma in Crime and Intelligence Analysis (SPC) Parity of esteem – same level of demand T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 16

17. SCQF Levels 11/12 (EQF 7/8) 37 at level 11 The individual qualified to these levels will have undertaken significant, advanced learning within a field of study. The sorts of roles to which this level of qualification is appropriate will be senior or professional positions within an occupational area T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 17

18. SCQF Level 11/12 (EQF 7/8) some level 11 examples PG Diploma in Digital Marketing (DMI) PG Certificate in International Policing (SPC) MSc Well Design and Engineering (RGU) Executive Diploma in Management (CMI) PDA Strategic Leadership (SQA) Advanced Diploma in Financial Services (CIBS) DMI Digital Marketing Institute, SPC Scottish Police College, RGU Robert Gordon University CMI Chartered Management Institute, SQA Scottish Qualifications Authority, CIBS Chartered Banking Institute (Scotland) T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 18

19. Stakeholder Buy-In Some examples: Construction sector Engineering sector Child Care Business T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 19

20. Stakeholder buy-in Construction Sector (articulation) EQF 2/3EQF 4 EQF 5 EQF 5 EQF 6 Skills for Work Construction Craft SCQF level4/5 National Certificate Built Environment SCQF level6 HNC Construction Management SCQF level 7 HND Construction Management SCQF level 8 BSc Construction Management SCQF level 9 Articulation Year 2 Articulation Year 3 School or College College Credit Transfer University T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 20

21. Stakeholder buy-in (private sector) Castle Precision Engineering SSC (SEMTA) FE College (Anniesland) with SQA University (Strathclyde) Development of NOS/ SVQ/ HND/ B Eng(?) Manufacture T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 21

22. Stakeholder buy-in (knowledgeable employer in the private sector) Advert in a national newspaper (The Herald) January 2011: SENIOR ‘EARLY YEARS’ PRACTITIONER required for busy Childcare Centre in Glasgow. HNC/ PDA/ SVQ4 or equivalent. SSSC* registration essential. The successful candidate will require to demonstrate a good understanding of the National Curriculum and be committed to the delivery of a quality service. Salary negotiable for a 40-hour week permanent contract For further details contact Angela on 0141 571 4070 *Scottish Social Services Council T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 22

23. Stakeholder buy-in Use of school qualifications Post: Administrative Assistant reporting to office manager Qualifications-Essential: Qualified to SCQF Level 5* e.g. Standard Grades at Credit or Intermediate 2 or NC/NPA and/or some experience in the role of Administrative Assistant/Office Junior with another company. Qualifications - Desirable: An SVQ2 in Administration would be beneficial. *EQF 3 T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 23

24. Conclusion Importance to SCQF of stakeholder Consultation Participation ‘Ownership’ T Bain: Implementation of the SCQF: Tallinn October 2012 24