There are three
levels of NCEA certificate, depending on the difficulty of the standards achieved.
NCEA levels and certificates.
| NCEA level | Requirements |
|---|
| Level 1 | 80 credits are required at any level (level 1, 2 or 3) including literacy and numeracy. Schools can explain the literacy and numeracy standard pathways they are using. |
Qualifications: credits, modules and NQF levels
| New NQF level | Vocational | Professional |
|---|
| 7 | Advanced diploma | Bachelor degree Advanced diploma |
| 6 | Diploma (240 credits and 360 credits) | Diploma (360 credits) |
| 6 | Advanced certificate (120 credits) | |
| 5 | Higher certificate (120 credits) | |
Credit Value System. Credit values have been assigned to most courses based on the following definition from the National Transcript Guide: "Credit is the unit of value that expresses the quantity of course work required. One credit hour is usually assigned for each hour which meets per week over a term or session."
The idea for fee is that, it is counted per credit. The logic is, if you take 3 courses and each of them have 3 credits, it means 9 credits. You will have to pay for 9 credit hours.
a full-time year of undergraduate study is normally 120 credits. an Honours degree is normally at least 360 credits. a full-time year of postgraduate study is normally 180 credits, reflecting the 12-month length of most Masters courses.
Grade 8 in UCAS points is worth what an A level would get. A level 60-120 points (?) and grade 8 is about 75, depending on your mark.
What is the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF)? The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is a new credit transfer system which has replaced the National Qualification Framework (NQF). It recognises qualifications and units by awarding credits.
Level of Qualifications
| Qualification | Normal Length of Programme | No of credits at highest level |
|---|
| Graduate Diploma | 9 months | min 80 credits at Level 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 months | min 40 credits at Level 3 |
| Integrated Master's Degree | 4 years | min 120 credits at Level 4 |
| Honours Degree | 3 years | min 90 credits at Level 3 |
What are NVQs? Otherwise known as National Vocational Qualifications, these are work based awards that test your ability to complete a job to a certain required standard.
The QCF is a national framework, referenced to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). The EQF is a meta-framework intended as a reference so that qualifications in nation frameworks such as the QCF are understood across member states. (Note that QCF levels 1-3 are equivalent to EQF levels 2-4.)
The QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care has replaced the NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care; it is an internationally recognised qualification, which is the equivalent to a GCSE and the UK industry standard for those working in this sector.
QFC
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|
| QFC | Qatar Financial Centre |
| QFC | Quality Food Centers |
| QFC | Quantum Flow Control |
| QFC | Quantum Flow Control (asynchronous transfer mode protocol) |
The BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) Level 3 diploma is a Further Education qualification and vocational qualification taken in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The qualification is organised and awarded by Pearson within the BTEC brand and it is equivalent to A-Levels.
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams and tests in England and, until May 2016, vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland. Colloquially and publicly, Ofqual is often referred to as the exam "watchdog".
What is an NVQ? A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) was a popular form of work-based qualification under the NQF system, which was replaced by the QCF in 2010. The QCF was replaced by the RQF in 2015.
Level 5 (QCF) QCF - Qualifications and Credit Framework courses are vocational (work-related). They use a credit system so that you can study units at your own pace and build these up into qualifications over time. QCF Level 5 broadly equates to Bachelor's degree, Foundation degree, Higher National Diploma.
CPD - The CPD Certification Service
Thousands of CPD training courses, events, e-learning programs, conferences, workshops and seminars are formally accredited by us every year adding significant value for audiences and providers alike. We evaluate further learning activities to the highest standards.It is important to remember that CPD is not a qualification, it is simply a practice for undertaking bite size pieces of learning to build skills, knowledge, information or behaviours. The learning can start at 'beginner level', this means that anyone at any age can start undertaking CPD activities regularly.
How Can I Find Out If an Online College is Accredited?
- Search the U.S. Department of Education Database. Within the website for the United States Department of Education, there is a Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.
- Check the Six Main Regional Accrediting Agencies.
- Contact the Online College or University Directly.
Once approved as an accredited CPD provider, the next step is to submit training courses directly to the Assessments team to start the accreditation process. The training course materials required for review typically include presentation slides, handouts and any additional training course notes.
certificates for regulated qualifications can carry the Ofqual logo – a recognised quality mark. your qualifications will be regulated internationally, as well as in England, provided that they continue to be offered and taken in England - the Ofqual quality mark is valued internationally.
The main steps in the accreditation process to become a SETA Accredited Training Provider:
- The Training Provider determines primary focus.
- The SETA Quality Assurance Management Division requirements are compiled by the provider.
- The Training Provider completes and submits an online application form for accreditation.
What are Accredited Courses? Accreditation means the course is nationally recognised and that a registered training organisation (RTO) can issue a nationally recognised qualification or Statement of Attainment following its full or partial completion. An accredited course: meets industry, enterprise or community needs.
Ofqual recognises awarding organisations and only recognised awarding organisations can offer regulated qualifications. In this way Ofqual makes sure only those organisations that have the appropriate resources, capability and expertise can award regulated qualifications.
NVQ Level 2 equivalent – 4-5 GCSE grades A*-C. NVQ Level 3 equivalent – 2 A Levels. NVQ Level 4 equivalent – Higher Education Certificate/BTEC. NVQ Level 5 equivalent – Higher Education Diploma/Foundation Degree.
What is a BTEC 'worth'? The qualifications are fully recognised as holding equivalences to GCSEs. For example, a Level 2 BTEC First Diploma is worth the equivalent of 4 GCSEs grade A*-C. This means a student can do a Level 2 BTEC First independently alongside GCSEs, or work towards them both in the same subject area.
GCSEs graded 9 – 1 are designed primarily for students at age 16 in England for the following purposes. To provide evidence of students' achievement against demanding and fulfilling content. To provide a strong foundation for further academic and vocational study and for employment.
An advanced diploma will be equivalent to 3.5 grade A* to E A-levels, while a higher diploma will be worth seven A* to C grade GCSEs.
An Intermediate GNVQ at any level - pass, merit or distinction - is worth the equivalent of four GCSEs at grade C or above. The crucial benchmark for schools is the proportion of pupils getting the equivalent of five such GCSEs.
Qualification Overview
The BTEC First Diploma is a vocational qualification at Level 2. It is the equivalent of 4 GCSE grades 9-6. The course is available from Edexcel and is in many different subjects.One credit represents ten notional hours of learning. For example, a unit with a credit value of 1 indicates a notional learning time of 10 hours, a 2 credit unit indicates a notional learning time of 20 hours and so on.
There actually are simple In Short: For a C (a 4 on the 9–1 scale): 60 hours, For an A* (a 9): 120 hours. There are a few variables here. Firstly there would be which subject the student is being tutored in (or maybe how many GCSEs being taught), and you have already specified the student's ability to be average.
Short course GCSEs
They are comparable to half a full GCSE, but the standard is the same as a full GCSE. They can be taken in half the time which is about three terms. Short courses also allow more able students to take extra subjects, like a second language.
