ITQ Assessment Strategy. Background to the new ITQ framework National Occupational Standards for IT users updated 2009. The Sector Skills Agreement for

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

www.Londonlearning.com

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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


Documents

ITQ Assessment Strategy. Background to the new ITQ framework National Occupational Standards for IT users updated 2009. The Sector Skills Agreement for