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
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
Counselling Qualifications Update
ABC’s Counselling qualifications have an accreditation end date of 31st December 2010.
We have been engaged with Skills for Health (the Sector Skills Council responsible for Counselling) for the past 12 months concerning the transition of counselling qualifications to the new Qualifications and Credit framework.
They have been conducting research looking at the Counselling landscape, its terms, its scope etc. and the potential for identifying learning pathways. These pathways might equate to a career development plan for individuals wishing to study toward full specialist areas of counselling with stepping off points to roles along that pathway. To help us in this endeavour the SSC engaged Consultants whose remit is to produce a report late December 2009.
Counselling update continued....
Posted 2.12.09
Customised Provision
Throughout 2009/2010 ABC will be reviewing its accredited and customised provision and migrating suitable provision onto the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). Provision that is not suitable for migration onto the QCF will be required to be updated in accordance with current approval requirements, and submitted for re-approval.
The approval period for all current ABC Customised Provision Programmes will therefore end on 31st December 2010. Centres offering Customised Provision Programmes will be contacted individually in due course. Posted 26.8.09
Upcoming Events at ABC Awards
Art, Design & Creative Industries Launch Events
ABC Awards will be holding events in March 2010, across the country to launch its new suite of qualifications in the Art, Design and Creative Industries sector.
Health & Social Care Update & Information Events - June 2010
Covering qualifications in: Youth Work, Vulnerable Young People, Counselling, Reflexology, Child Care. Dates: 15th, 17th, 23rd and 29th June.
Go to Conference & Events page for further information and booking forms.
Qualifications Directory 2009-2010
Examination Officers Guide 2009-10
Alpha Newsletter Winter 2009
Annual Review 2009
