All ILM VRQs sit on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). From 1 August 2010, we are launching four new and improved ILM management NVQs onto the QCF, replacing our existing NVQs on the National Qualifications Framework, which expires at the end of 2010.
The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) brings a range of additional benefits and opportunities for ILM Centres, candidates and employers. But it also requires a slight change to the way ILM centres capture and communicate learner information. This dedicated section of the website provides an overview of the changes needed to your day-to-day administration to ensure you and your customers receive the full benefits of the QCF.
Overview of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) was developed by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as a new and improved way of recognising skills and qualifications. It does this by:
- Rewarding successful candidates for small bite sized units of learning with nationally recognised credit across England, Northern Ireland and Wales
- Recording individual learner achievement through a new web-based database
ILM firmly believes the QCF offers a major step forward for vocational education, which is why we fast-tracked our VRQs onto the new framework in September 2008, ensuring ILM Centres were among the first to offer learners unit and credit based learning. We are also extending the benefits of the improved framework to our NVQ customers with the launch of four new and improved ILM management NVQs on the QCF from 1 August 2010.
Benefits of the QCF
Find out how the QCF will benefit you and your customers.