Other FrameworksOther Frameworks
The SCQF is working in partnership with other frameworks that are being developed in the UK and in Europe, which will allow for greater understanding and a wider comparison of qualifications.
By following this link you will find a table which demonstrates the relationship between other frameworks in the UK and Ireland.
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/glacier/qual/compare
The web links listed below will provide more information on the developments of other UK Frameworks:
National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland
England , Wales & Northern Ireland National Qualifications Frameworks:
England , Wales & Northern Ireland Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ)
www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/fheq
The European Qualifications Framework (EQF) aims to support mobility of learners across Europe by enabling them to understand how their qualifications are regarded in different country contexts. This will provide an overarching reference point for vocational and academic qualifications. Further information can be found from the web links below:
http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/educ/eqf/index_en.html
Qualifications can cross Boundaries
The rough guide is now available as an interactive website on the following link:
http://www.qualifications-across-boundaries.org/compare/uk_ireland
The website allows you to access information on the level descriptors for each framework, the qualifications that sit underneath each level, the websites of the bodies responsible for the qualifications, and much more.
