itq assessment strategy. background to the new itq framework national occupational standards for it...
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The new qualificationITQ Assessment Strategy
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Background to the new ITQ frameworkNational Occupational Standards for IT users
updated 2009.The Sector Skills Agreement for IT (SSA)
publishedAll new accredited qualifications must comply
to the new SSA
New qualification briefing June 2010 www.Londonlearning.com
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Principles behind SSAUK to be a world leader in its exploitation of
IT for innovation, service and business competiveness
All individuals in the UK will have – and will continue to develop – the IT user skills necessary to participate in the e-economy
IT user skills will enhance individuals’ employability, social lives and ability to benefit from online services
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SSA target for ITA simplified, flexible framework for
recognising achievement in IT skills, throughout both the education system and industry
The ITQ framework will be used to organise and position learning qualifications within the coherent environment
All qualifications to use approved QCF units
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Qualifications and Credit FrameworkThe QCF is the new way of recognising skills
and qualifications supported by the ITQ Framework
The QCF does this by awarding credit for units and qualifications
It enables learners to gain qualifications at their own pace and along flexible routes
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QCF regulatory aimsA qualification system that is:InclusiveResponsiveAccessibleNon-bureaucratic
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QCF structureUnit-based qualifications locatedAchievements recognised through award of
creditsLevel and size of achievements easily
identifiedMechanisms to allow accumulation and
transfer of credits between qualifications and Awarding Bodies
Learners given maximum flexibility and range of opportunities to progress and receive recognition for their achievementsNew qualification briefing June 2010
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QCF benefits for learnersOffers more freedom, choice and flexibilityGives easy access to information about the
commitment needed for different routes of achievement
Allows building up of credits at their own pace
Enables transfer of credits between qualifications
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Benefits for schools & collegesEnables them to design more flexible
programmesHelps improve retention and progression
ratesAbility to track all learner’s achievements
through a unique learner numberHelps them report learner achievement to
stakeholders in an easy to understand way
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Credit frameworksNOS underpin the new QCF unitsEmbedded Functional Skills in 14-19
curricula via new units - IT User Fundamentals
IT Communication FundamentalsIT Software Fundamentals
Full Level 2 qualification design principles
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