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Update on Certa Qualifications on the QCF

Update on Certa Qualifications on the QCF. Our ‘Framework’ Qualifications at Entry Levels, Levels One, Two and Three Work Preparation – suites in vocational areas Qualification in Progression (QIP) / Skills for Further Learning and Employment (SFFLE) Existing Qualifications extended

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Update on Certa Qualifications on the QCF

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  1. Update on Certa Qualificationson the QCF Our ‘Framework’ Qualifications at Entry Levels, Levels One, Two and Three • Work Preparation – suites in vocational areas • Qualification in Progression (QIP) / Skills for Further Learning and Employment (SFFLE) • Existing Qualifications extended • Some have new units added to improve flexibility • Most units shared between QIP and SFFLE (at Entry 3, and Levels 1 & 2) • Units have new codes • There are slight changes to the units wording in most cases • Make sure your centre uses the new version for the next course runs • Certa Website will be updated and then the Certa webportal.

  2. Update on Certa Qualificationson the QCF Extended Qualifications include: • Independent Living suite • Employability suite • Getting on at Work • Fashion suite • Tackling Substance Misuse • Community Interpreting (Level 3) Most qualifications are publicly funded for ages 14 – 19 (EFA) and 19 plus (SFA)

  3. Update on Certa Qualificationson the QCF- New Qualifications • New Education and Training qualifications: replace Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) • Induction in Safer Moving and Handling of People in Care Settings (Level 2) – includes Exemplar Assessments • New Mathematics Awards and Certificates at Entry 1, Entry 2, and Entry 3 – include External Assessments which learners can take when they are ready In Development:- • Mathematics and English, including units to prepare learners for the demands of the GCSE syllabus • New Youth Work in Practice suite of Award, Certificates and Diplomas, Level 2 and 3

  4. Certa’s Networking and Briefing Eventsin June and July – free events • New and revised Certa Qualifications • Current Re-developments • Update on the new Certa Continuing Professional Development (CPD) offer • Good Practice in Assessment and Quality Assurance • A chance to look at funding options in more depth - 187 qualifications currently funded on the SFA list (19+) - 260 qualifications currently funded on the Section 96 list (14 -19) The next event is on Wednesday 9th July 1.30 – 4.00pm at OCN House.

  5. Reminders: • Centres can have courses are set up on our database with a unique title - choose one to fit learners progression routes • Facility to write new Qualifications or units if we don’t already have them on our database • Curriculum Advice sessions are run at OCN House on a regular basis – check the CPD catalogue for dates • Email any curriculum and funding queries to development@certa.org.uk www.certa.org.uk www.certa.org.uk/qualifications_and_units

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