Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) is a system that organizes and compares different educational and training qualifications in Scotland. It helps learners, employers, and educators understand how various certifications—like school diplomas, college certificates, university degrees, or work-based training—relate to each other in terms of difficulty and level. The SCQF assigns a specific level to each qualification, making it easier to see how skills and knowledge progress or transfer across different learning pathways. Ultimately, it supports lifelong learning by providing clarity and consistency across Scotland's education and training system.