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SCQF qualifications explained

What is SCQF ?
Because there are so many different types of qualifications , it ’ s a good idea to be able to compare them all . That ’ s where the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework ( SCQF ) can help . The SCQF has aligned all of Scotland ’ s different qualifications to a universal level based on their difficulty .
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework ( SCQF ) covers qualifications gained at school , college , university , and in the workplace . It gives each qualification a level – the higher the number of the level , the more difficult the qualification is .
Use the Qualification Ladder to work out where you currently are and what steps you can take to get to where you want to be . The qualifications on each step show you the different pathways available .
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Professional Apprenticeship
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For more information on the SCQF framework visit www . scqf . org . uk
Masters Degree , Integrated Masters Degree , Post Graduate Diploma , Post Graduate Certificate
Honours Degree , Graduate Diploma , Graduate Certificate
Professional Apprenticeship SVQ 5
Professional Apprenticeship
9
Professional Development Award
Bachelors / Ordinary Degree , Graduate Diploma , Graduate Certificate
Technical Apprenticeship SVQ 4
8
Higher National Diploma
Diploma Of Higher Education
Technical Apprenticeship SVQ 4
7
Advanced Higher , Awards , Scottish Baccalaureate
Higher National Certificate
Certificate Of Higher Education
Modern Apprenticeship SVQ 3
6
Higher , Awards , Skills for Work Higher
Modern Apprenticeship Foundation Apprenticeship SVQ 3
5 National 5
Modern Apprenticeship SVQ 2
4 National 4
National Certificate
National Progression Award
SVQ 1
3 National 3
2 National 2
1 National 1
SCQF Levels
SQA Qualifications
Qualifications of Higher Education Institutions
SVQs / MAs
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