Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW)
NTfW’s CQFW Project aims to identify the impact and requirements of Work-based Learning (WBL) Providers, to successfully implement the introduction of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW). It is recognised that NTfW members must be aware of the impact and requirements to address the implications of CQFW on all existing arrangements for the delivery and management of funded outcomes. NTfW has been given funding by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) to “develop and implement an action plan to implement CQFW within the training provider sector in Wales”. A copy of the Project Plan can be found here.
Throughout the lifecycle of the project to-date, a considerable amount of work has been be undertaken with the aim of identifying the issues faced by Work-based Learning Providers associated with the introduction of credit based qualifications. A great deal of this work has been undertaken by representatives of organisations who are members of the NTfW. These representatives have formed into working groups with the remit of identifying issues within their specialist areas. Throughout the same period, the Project Co-ordinator has continued to engage with internal and external stakeholders with a view to identifying, and communicating, the issues faced by providers, as they work through the implementation of credit based qualifications.
Not withstanding the recent issues faced by providers, as a result of the drop in funding associated with the introduction of QCF qualifications, Work-based Learning Providers, on the whole, have been very positive and receptive to the concepts of the CQFW and the wider UK VQRP. Work-based Learning Providers feel that they are in a good position to deliver the flexibility that credit based qualifications can offer and deliver the flexible provision which employers and learners require. However, providers recognise that much needs to be done to fully prepare the work-based learning network, in order that they can make the vision and aims of credit based qualifications a reality. Of main concern to Work-based Learning Providers is how credit based qualifications will be funded under the new Work-based Learning contract, in order to maintain sustainable quality provision. A copy of the Interim Report, Final Progress Report (Year 1) and presentation aimed at disseminated the key messages to providers are available.
In order to identify your organisation’s readiness to fully implement the CQFW, a Provider Readiness Questionnaire has been developed to identify all the areas that CQFW can impact.
For more information please contact Jeff Protheroe:
Email: jeff.protheroe@ntfw.org
Mobile: 07980 545111
