Apprenticeship Framework Requirements from August 2010 - Introducing the QCF

CfA, along with our awarding organisation partners, are working on the development of new Business & Administration qualifications for the QCF.

New qualifications being developed by CfA and awarding organisations include a QCF version of the NVQ and a QCF version of the knowledge-based element of the Apprenticeship Framework (the Technical Certificate).

These new qualifications will be based on our newly revised National Occupational Standards, ensuring they reflect the most up-to-date practices within Business & Administration. The revised National Occupational Standards are expected to be launched in Spring 2010, as will the contents of the new NVQ and new knowledge-based qualification. The qualifications are expected to be offered to learners from the 1st August 2010.

The Apprenticeship framework from 1st August 2010 will reflect the changes in the qualifications, but will still be made up of the revised NVQ, the revised knowledge-based qualification and the choice of either functional skills or key skills.

CfA are planning a review of the Apprenticeship framework to ensure it is in-line with the SASE and SASW requirements later in the year, including a review of the functional skills requirements.

Further details of all developments will be provided through CfA's e-Briefing service as soon as it is available.

Project: Apprenticeship Reform

The purpose of this project has been to consult on the Business & Administration Apprenticeship model and ensure that it meets the needs of the Skills for Business Network (SfBN) employers and key stakeholders.

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Research: Advanced Apprenticeships to Higher Education Compact Study

This final report and evaluation provides an overview of the CfA Business & Administration Advanced Apprenticeship to Higher Education Compact Study.

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