What is the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework (SCQF)?
Before the SCQF, there was no easy way for learners, employers, education establishments, training providers to describe, compare, value and understand different qualifications.
With the SCQF framework, it is easy to see that a National Progression Award (NPA) at SCQF Level 5 is at the same level as a conventional National 5.
Most Scottish universities, colleges and many employers now use SCQF levels to describe their courses or entry requirements, so you can see if you meet expectations more easily
Just under 10% of qualifications on the SCQF are Highers or Nationals
The SCQF can:
- Help you plan your learning and develop progression routes to follow.
- Help employers understand your qualifications.
- Help universities or colleges identify the level you have studied at in a particular subject, and make it easier to transfer credit/s and thus avoid repetition of learning.
Understanding the SCQF framework allows pupils and parents/careers to understand the various pathways to success here at Cumbernauld Academy.
Whether young people choose a National 4 or 5, Higher or NPA; there are various routes to success for life after school.
All choices learners make from S2 to S6 should help achieve a pathway towards Higher education, Further Education, employment or training.
Link to SCQF framework:
Quick Link for SCQF Padlet:
https://padlet.com/SCQFP/scqf-school-ambassadors-asn7xn21gponorhf
The padlet has a number of resources for pupils and parents/guardians.
SCQF information PowerPoint:
SCQF Pupil Ambassador Program:
Here at Cumbernauld Academy, our young people use their voice and creativity to promote new qualifications on offer from S3-S6. In our program there is representation from S1-S6.
The Ambassador program encourages pupil voice, leadership, team work, ICT/digital literacy skills and will continue to build confident learners for the future.
If you would like more information about the Pupil Ambassador Program, please contact Mr C Hodgman: nlhodgmanc@northlan.org.uk
