Question 1

What is the SCQF?

Accepted Answer

The SCQF is a Scottish Government-supported initiative which promotes lifelong learning. The Framework describes courses and learning programmes which lead to qualifications, helps develop and identify progression routes, and allows individuals to make the most of opportunities to transfer Credit Points between qualifications. The SCQF has 12 Levels which reflect the progressive complexity of learning and Credit Points are used in each Level to quantify learning outcomes and give them a value or currency. SCQF Credit Points relate to the number of hours required to achieve a qualification. Each SCQF Credit Point equates to the learning outcomes achieved through a notional 10 hours of learning.
Full details of the SCQF can be obtained on www.scqf.org.uk

Question 2

How will the SCQF help individuals with PDQB qualifications?

Accepted Answer

Linkage to the SCQF adds to the status of the qualifications and identifies the relationship with other qualifications in terms of learning outcomes and complexity. It may also be possible for individuals to transfer credit, where relevant, between PDQB qualifications and other music qualifications, as well as assist progression to higher level qualifications associated with Piping or Pipe Band Drumming (i.e. degree level qualifications taken through the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly RASMD)).
National accreditation and SCQF linkage should also facilitate credit links between PDQB qualifications and national systems in other countries.

PDQB

PIPING AND DRUMMING QUALIFICATIONS BOARD

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The PDQB and its Role

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Currency and Quality Assurance of PDQB Qualifications

Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

Relationship between PDQB Qualifications and former Institute of Piping/RSPBA Qualifications

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