The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) aims to promote lifelong learning in Scotland by making the relationships between qualifications clearer and clarifying routes for progression. Qualifications in the SCQF are compared by Level and number of Credit Points. Each of the subheadings below provide further information about the SCQF and SVQs.

>What is the SCQF?

Find out about the SCQF and its aims.

>What are Level and Credit Points in the SCQF?

Find out how Level and Credit Points are calculated and what they mean.

>What Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) are available?

Find out what SVQs are available and whether they are on the SCQF.

>How can I offer SVQs?

To become an Approved Centre for SVQs please complete our Application form and forward it to PAA\VQ-SET, Brooke House, 24 Dam Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire. WS13 6AA.

>SCQF Useful Links

Find out more about the SCQF, SVQs or training and learning in general.