Core Skills Framework

The Core Skills framework was produced by the Scottish Government and describes what the general and specific skills of each Core Skill and their component(s) are across five SCQF levels (2 - 6).

The Core Skills framework defines the standards. These standards can be delivered in several ways:

dedicated Core Skills Units
embedded Core Skills within a Unit and or Course (naturally occurring or deliberately written into the Units/Course)
signposting opportunities to develop Core Skills through delivery of a Unit/Course

The framework is used by those designing and auditing Units, Courses and assessment programmes.