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Understand SQA qualifications

Qualifications guide

A quick guide to the different types of qualification we offer

What is the SCQF?

There are 12 levels in the SCQF, each indicating the level of difficulty for a qualification.

Comparing qualification levels

Compare qualifications across different national frameworks

What are Core Skills?

There are five Core Skills - and they are the skills most needed in many jobs.

Qualifications development toolkit

Our toolkit covers the general processes for developing and validating qualifications.

Quality assurance

We maintain the integrity of our qualifications with defined quality assurance processes.

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  • Guide to Scottish Qualifications (164 KB)

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