SCQF Framework for Pupils

The SCQF is a way of comparing and describing Scottish qualifications. It covers the qualifications you will achieve at school, college, university and in the workplace. It does this by giving each qualification a level and  credit points. The level of a qualification shows how difficult the learning is. The credit  points show how much time it takes you to achieve that qualification.  For example, one person may study a course at National 4 (SCQF level 4)  and another at Higher (SCQF level 6). Both qualifications have 24 SCQF credit points but have different levels of difficulty.

While the majority of the qualifications you gain are certificated by the SQA there are many more qualifications available that you can gain through extra curricular activities, youth work and volunteering bodies. All of these qualifications are linked to the SCQF Framework to ensure you are accredited for your hard work. They are just as valuable as the SQA qualifications you achieve.