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Looking forward to new vocational qualifications for the Libraries, Archives and Information Services workforce

Employer engagement. 83% of respondents consider that there should be more employer involvement in the design of provision70% of respondents consider that employers should be more involved in the delivery of provision92% of respondents are looking for more flexible options to be available. What is

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Looking forward to new vocational qualifications for the Libraries, Archives and Information Services workforce

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    1. Looking forward to new vocational qualifications for the Libraries, Archives and Information Services workforce Peter Ramsden Standards & Qualifications Officer – Lifelong Learning UK Mention the “A”Mention the “A”

    2. Employer engagement 83% of respondents consider that there should be more employer involvement in the design of provision 70% of respondents consider that employers should be more involved in the delivery of provision 92% of respondents are looking for more flexible options to be available

    3. What is LLUK’s role? Create new National Occupational Standards for the libraries, archives and information services workforce – benchmarks for VQs Design new frameworks of vocational qualifications for the libraries, archives and information services workforce Improve progression/upskilling opportunities Represent employer views

    4. Current provision of VQs National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) - designed to accredit existing skills NVQ Information & Library Services – Levels 2 & 3 Vocationally related qualifications (VRQs) - designed to develop/progress existing skills Level 3 Certificate in Library & Information Services Level 3/4 (7/8) Diploma in ICT Applications in Libraries Open College qualification units

    5. Current issues around VQs Low level of take-up Limited availability and accessibility Qualifications available for only part of the broader information workforce Limited progression opportunities – Level 4+? Employer engagement and influence Funding

    6. New national qualification frameworks A new national qualifications framework for Wales, Northern Ireland and England – the Qualifications & Credit Framework “Articulation” with the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework and with HE “Testing & Trialling” underway (2006-08) Replaces the existing NQF 2008-10 (?)

    7. Key features Qualifications built from units Qualifications gained through credit accumulation and the transfer of credit Achievements recorded in a national learner record “Demand-led”: more responsive to employer requirements and to individuals’ needs Often develop a qual and then divide it into units Instead develop the units which are free-standing and combine them to form qualsOften develop a qual and then divide it into units Instead develop the units which are free-standing and combine them to form quals

    8. Qualifications – level and name Qualifications will be achieved at different levels, described by new statements which focus on: - Thinking and understanding - Application and performance - Autonomy and accountability Qualifications will be described as an Award, Certificate or Diploma – depending on their size (credits/units)

    9. New opportunities Individuals can gain credit in a variety of different ways (different assessment strategies) Enables progression through different career pathways to the same qualification Enables the accreditation of CPD (in the workplace) through the award of credit Enhanced role for employers in qualification design and delivery

    10. Future qualifications A new type of VQ (available at different levels) that combines the best features of the existing NVQ and VRQ approaches Foundation degree – a new vocational qualification at Level 5 awarded by a university and with a stronger academic knowledgebase

    11. A possible new qualifications framework?

    12. Questions / Discussion New Standards, New Qualifications, New Skills Peter Ramsden Standards & Qualifications Team at LLUK 0207 936 5740 peterramsden@lluk.org

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