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QCF – England, N. Ireland & Wales. Qualification (Quality) of Competence for the Future. The Background. SSA research identified that learners receiving “Occupation Specific” education/training in FE outstripped the sector’s requirements by 400% (NEVS)
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QCF – England, N. Ireland & Wales • Qualification (Quality) • of • Competence • for the • Future
The Background • SSA research identified that learners receiving “Occupation Specific” education/training in FE outstripped the sector’s requirements by 400% (NEVS) • Many learners completing a course would go into employment in the sector partly qualified and/or with an employer not operating to industry standards • Learner given a false sense of security • Standards in, and reputation of, the sector devalued • Level of “Sector Competence” not in keeping with non-UK competitors
Our Aims • Deliver recruitment of new entrants (16 to 19 and 19+) to meet LMI forecasts • Maximise retention of recruited new entrants • Maximise success rates and value for money – positive outcomes for learners, public funding and the sector • Ensure provision of competence-based qualifications
No provision for the unemployed ???No VRQs (Knowledge-based qualifications) • New QCF qualifications have knowledge and performance units • Colleges can deliver stand alone knowledge units – these will not be a qualification • Development of a Level 1 Certificate (34 credits) and a Level 1 Diploma (45 Credits) – “Access to the Building Services Engineeering Sector” – Not competence-based • BACHs; AoC; NFEC; WAG
Building Services Engineering Access (pre-employment) Qualification Structure
The Timing • Agreed with the AOs – May/June accreditation • Agreement with AOs to release qualification/unit titles and summary of content a.s.a.p. – centre preparation: the content is very similar to existing qualifications (VRQs & NVQs) • C&G and EAL Workshops May/June – Electrical and MES • The “Access Qualification” is in the review process • Funding
Existing Worker Assessment Schemes The assessment requirements for the new QCF competence-based qualifications will accommodate for such schemes as; • SNAP(SummitSkills National Assessment Programme) • Electrotechical Competence Recognition using “Recognition of Prior Learning” principles and The criteria for exemption and equivalence.
The Support for our position and principles • Employers & Stakeholders – The SSA • JIB; UNITE; ECA • LSC/SFA • Dpt. for Children, Schools and Families • Re-affirmed by the Board 4 March 2010
LEVEL 3 NVQ DIPLOMA in INSTALLING ELECTROTECHNICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT Buildings & Structures – Units • Understanding Health and Safety legislation and working practices (Electrotechnical Services) >>> Performance • Understanding environmental legislation, working practices and principles (Electrotechnical Services) >>> Performance • Understanding the practices and procedures for overseeing and organising the work environment >>> Performance • Understanding the practices and procedures for planning, preparing and installing of electrical systems and equipment in buildings and structures >>> Performance
Units continued • Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and flexible cords in electrical systems >>> Performance • Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for the Inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrical systems and equipment in buildings and structure >>> Performance • Understanding the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrical systems and equipment in buildings and structure >>> Performance
Unitscontinued • Understanding the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems – No Performance • Understanding the principles of planning and selection for the installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems – No Performance • Electrotechnical Occupational Competence – No Knowledge
THE LEVEL 2 ISSUE • Level 2 NVQ INSTALLING & ENSURING COMPLIANCE OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WORK IN DWELLINGS • The Joint Industry Board for the Electrical Contracting Industry has no evidence of demand from the industry for a Level 2 apprentice qualification. The nature of the technology and in particular its safety-critical aspect requires a Level 3 qualification and Level 2 would not be appropriate.’
