Stonelaw Understanding the SCQF
The Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework (SCQF) is the national qualification framework for Scotland. The SCQF helps learners of ages and circumstances access education and training that is appropriate to them. It also supports employers and learners to understand the full range of qualifications and how these relate to each other.
By using two measures, the level of a qualification and number of credit points awarded, the Framework helps you compare Scottish qualifications.
- Level of qualification e.g Level 5, Level 6 or Level 7 = the level of difficulty
- Number of credit points = length of time to complete
