Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is a system used in the UK to regulate and recognize qualifications in education and training. It allows learners to earn credits for individual units of study and accumulate them towards a full qualification, such as a certificate or diploma. Each qualification is assigned a level indicating its complexity, ranging from Entry Level to Level 8. The QCF aims to make qualifications more flexible and tailored to individual learning paths, promoting lifelong learning and providing clear pathways for progression in education and careers.