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What is the QCF? It's the new framework for creating and accrediting qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. QCF Health & Social Care Diplomas will go live in January 2010 replacing the current NVQ system.
It will give a wider range of learners the opportunity to get the qualifications they need, in a way that suits them. QCF qualifications are designed with the help of employers so learners can be assured that they're gaining skills that employers are looking for.
The QCF:
• recognises smaller steps of learning and enables learners to build up qualifications
• bit by bit
• helps learners achieve skills and qualifications that meet industry needs
• enables work-based training to be nationally recognised.
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Courses Available There will be Health & Social Care Diplomas (both Adult & Chilren & Young People Pathways) at levels 2 and 3 (equivalent to same level NVQ's) as well as a new 'Hybrid' Level 5 Diploma replacing both the LMC and NVQ Level 4. This means managers only have to take 1 qualification to meet QCF requirements.
Specialist units will be available within the diplomas; sensory services, disabilities, mental health, LD, dementia etc. Once full details of the new Diplomas are published, it is likely that there may be some additional units a manager could take as CPD following on from any Level 4 NVQ they may already hold.
regis: ctv will be providing the following Diplomas when they go live (subject to change)
Adult Pathways
• Health & Social Care Level 2 Diploma
• Health & Social Care Level 3 Diploma
• Health & Social Care Level 5 Diploma
Children & Young People Pathways
• Health & Social Care Level 3 Diploma
• Health & Social Care Level 5 Diploma
QCF Levels 2 & 3 Core Units Finalised |
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QCF Level 5 Core Units The titles of three of the Level 5 core units have been announced (see below). Links will be added as soon as the units have been finalised
• Use and develop systems that promote communication
• Promote professional development
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion
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As soon as full details of all qualifications and units are released we will publish them here along with our pricing for the new awards.
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Further Information Further information on the new Qualifications and Credit Framework and Awards Structure will appear here when it becomes available later in 2010. In the meantime you can find out more on the QCF by visiting either of the sites linked below.
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![Updated]() | Page last updated 30/07/2010 |
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