Qualifications & Credit Framework
ABC Gains Ofqual Recogition as a QCF Awarding Organisation
ABC has been fully recognised by Ofqual as a QCF awarding organisation. This means that it is now able to extend the accreditation life of current QCF qualifications beyond December 2010. ABC will be working with relevant SSCs to extend all current QCF provision as quickly as possible.
All new qualifications will be recognised for the QCF and will be approved beyond December 2010. ABC intends to replace the majority of its remaining NQF qualifications with updated provision on the QCF as soon as possible. All plans are subject to SSC approval and timescales.
Centres should regularly check the Development page of the ABC website for the latest news. Posted 4.2.10
The QCF and ABC Awards
The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is a new way of recognising achievement through the award of credit for units and qualifications.
From 2008 ABC Awards has been migrating qualifications from the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) onto the QCF - to be completed by 2010. During this period, qualifications may appear on both Frameworks until the transition is complete. If centres are unsure about which Framework a qualification appears on, check the ABC Awards Qualifications Directory for the latest information. Alternatively contact the qualification administrator at the relevant ABC office.
Information about the QCF can be found here www.qca.org.uk/qca_19674.aspx - What is the QCF?
These two documents are useful for centres to discover more about the way qualifications are moving forward.
Colleges Notebook Narrative
Schools Notebook Narrative
Please refer to the 14-19 Diploma and Foundation Learning pages for more information.
Latest News
Youth Work Qualification Strategy - The National Youth Agency
The NYA would like contributions from all those with a vested interest in their strategy and vocational qualifications for youth work. The consultation period runs from 9th July 2010 to 26th July 2010.
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Posted 22.07.10
ABC QCF Qualifications Update
The majority of ABC Awards' qualifications have now been migrated from NQF qualifications to the QCF. Qualification/funding updates with further information on the migration to QCF are now available for:
Posted 13.07.10
Level 3 & 4 Foundation Diplomas in Art, Design & Media Now Approved on the QCF
ABC is pleased to announce that its Level 3 and 4 Foundation Diplomas are now approved on the QCF and will appear in the LSC April 2010 list for an August 2010 delivery. The accreditation end date for these qualifications is now 31.12.2012. The guided learning hours for both qualifications have been increased from 600 hours to 720 hours.
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Posted 18.3.10
ABC Gains Ofqual Recogition as a QCF Awarding Organisation
ABC has been fully recognised by Ofqual as a QCF awarding organisation. This means that it is now able to extend the accreditation life of current QCF qualifications beyond December 2010. ABC will be working with relevant SSCs to extend all current QCF provision as quickly as possible.
All new qualifications will be recognised for the QCF and will be approved beyond December 2010. ABC intends to replace the majority of its remaining NQF qualifications with updated provision on the QCF as soon as possible. All plans are subject to SSC approval and timescales. Posted 4.2.10
ABC Awards will be attending/exhibiting at:
SSAT Languages Conference
7 & 8 October 2010
The Belfry, Birmingham
SSAT Technology Specialism Conference
12 & 13 October 2010
Radison SAS Hotel, Manchester Airport
The Languages Show
15-17 October 2010
Earls Court, London
AoC Annual Conference & Exhibition
16-18 November 2010
International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham
Go to Conference & Events page for further information and booking forms.
Qualifications Directory 2009-2010
Examination Officers Guide 2009-10
Annual Review 2009
