Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) is a national framework used to describe and compare achievement in academic and vocational learning in a standardised way. It is also possible to use the SCQF to credit-rate formal and work-based learning.

SCQF provides a clearer picture of the existing skills and knowledge of the workforce by measuring the complexity, level and quantity of learning undertaken. The most appropriate type and level of qualifications required for a particular role can then be identified.

SCQF is specific to the Scottish education context, but similar frameworks are available for the other three UK countries; these can be articulated against one another.