Methodology for Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Credit Rating

We provide guidance on how to calculate SCQF credit points and allocate SCQF levels to units and qualifications.

Credit Rating of Qualifications Scotland Accreditation Accredited Qualifications for the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework is for any organisation submitting SCQF credit rating recommendations for Qualifications Scotland Accreditation to approve. This includes sector skills councils, standards setting organisations and awarding bodies.

• Credit rating of SQA Accredited Qualifications for the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework
• SCQF level descriptors - revised 2012
• SCQF Credit Rating Forms
• Qualifications Can Cross Boundaries Leaflet

The guidance is not prescriptive. You may use a different approach, but you must first check with Qualifications Scotland Accreditation to see if your method is suitable.

For further guidance or support on SCQF credit rating and levelling, please contact your Accreditation Manager.