Draft qualification structures for the new QCF competence-based qualifications

We are working in collaboration with the relevant sector skills councils (SSCs) to develop a new set of QCF competence-based qualifications, to be available from 2010. You will be able to view the draft structures for the new qualifications here as they become available. These are subject to change, so please bookmark this page and check back regularly to stay up to date with the latest developments.

Health and Social Care (HSC) NVQs
We have been working with Skills for Care and Development and Skills for Health on these new qualifications for the QCF. The current HSC NVQs at levels 2, 3 and 4 will be replaced with Diploma-sized qualifications (37 credits or more) at levels 2, 3 and 4 on the QCF.

 View the draft structure of the QCF Level 2 and 3 Health and Social Care Diplomas (Adult Pathway)

Pharmacy Support Services NVQs
We have been working with Skills for Health on the 32 new Pharmacy National Occupational Standards, a new Assessment Strategy and the new qualification structures at levels 2 and 3. They have been submitted to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills for final approval.

 View the draft structure of the QCF Level 2 Pharmacy qualification

 View the draft structure of the QCF Level 3 Pharmacy qualification

 
Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD) NVQs
We have been working with Skills for Care and Development on these new qualifications for the QCF. The current CCLD NVQs at levels 2, 3 and 4 will be replaced with Diploma-sized qualifications (37 credits or more) at levels 2, 3 and 4 on the QCF.

• Early Years
• Social Care
• Learning Development and Support Services.

The Care Council for Wales is leading on the Level 2 and 4 Diplomas for the QCF. Full details are not yet available.