QCF - Support packs & publications

Part of the CAA commitment to you is to make us as easy to deal with as possible. To help you deliver your services to learners in the most effective way we have a range of support items available to download, including quality assurance visit guidance and the QCF qualification search.

You can download the following items for free:

NEW - Competence Unit Revisions
Qualification Transition 80kb PDF file
Core Units
Amendments to the core units 33kb PDF file
QCF 641 29kb PDF file
QCF 642 24kb PDF file
QCF 643 35kb PDF file
QCF 209v2 27kb PDF file
QCF 210v2 25kb PDF file
QCF 211v2 23kb PDF file
Wood Occupations
Amendments to Wood Occupations 121kb PDF file
QCF 09Av2 36kb PDF file
QCF 09B 37kb PDF file
QCF 10Av2 36kb PDF file
QCF 10B 37kb PDF file
QCF 628 39kb PDF file
QCF 631 36kb PDF file
QCF 632C 37kb PDF file
QCF 633 38kb PDF file
QCF 634A 37kb PDF file
QCF 634B 37kb PDF file
QCF 634C 38kb PDF file
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Guide to the QCF
Cskills Awards Guide to the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) 715kb PDF file
Cskills Awards Centre Guide to the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) 682kb PDF file
SSC Consolidated Assessment Strategy for the QCF 95.3kb PDF file
Cskills Awards QCF Requirements for Approved Centres 404kb PDF file
Equality of Opportunity and Diversity and Reasonable Adjustment and Special Considerations policy 76kb PDF file
Guide for Using Qualifications in the National Qualifications Framework 57kb PDF file
Learner Transfer policy (QCF and NQF) 48kb PDF file
Invigilation policy for Training Qualifications 69kb PDF file
Simulation policy 44kb PDF file
Centre Recognition policy 51kb PDF file
Malpractice policy 57kb PDF file
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Guidance for delivering Training Qualifications
Order form for Question & Answer Bank Testing 36kb PDF file
Guidance on resources required - Diploma Training Qualifications 74kb PDF file
Additional guidance for delivering Diploma Training Qualifications - Painting and Decorating 465kb PDF file
Guidance on resources required - Plant Operations Training Qualifications 67kb PDF file
Guidance on resources required - Building Crafts Training Qualifications 49kb PDF file
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Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
PLTS Mapping Guidelines 100kb PDF file
PLTS Mapping Evidence Sheet 154kb file
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Level 1 Training Qualifications
Level 1 Award in Building Crafts - Fixtures and Fittings 163kb PDF file
Level 1 Award in Building Crafts - Materials 106kb PDF file
Level 1 Certificate - Building Crafts Occupations 319kb PDF file
Level 1 Certificate in Building Crafts - Construction 182kb PDF file
Level 1 Certificate in Building Crafts - Finishing 207kb PDF file
Level 1 Certificate - Plant Maintenance 204kb PDF file
Level 1 Construction Diploma - Bricklaying 283kb PDF file
Level 1 Construction Diploma - Carpentry and Joinery 296kb PDF file
Level 1 Construction Diploma - Construction and Civil Engineering Services 305kb PDF file
Level 1 Construction Diploma - Painting and Decorating 393kb PDF file
Level 1 Construction Diploma - Plastering 201kb PDF file
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Level 2 Training Qualifications
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Agricultural Tractor 174kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Compact Crane 183kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Concrete Pump - Trailer Mounted 169kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Concrete Pump - Truck Mounted Boom 180kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Crawler - Tractor/Dozer 170kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Crawler - Tractor/Side Boom 178kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Crawler Crane 180kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Crusher 181kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Demolition Plant 186kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Dragline 168kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Dump Truck - Articulated Chassis 172kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Dump Truck - Rigid Chassis 175kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Excavator 180 above 5 tonnes 176kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Excavator 180 below 5 tonnes 180kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Excavator 360 above 10 tonnes 177kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Excavator 360 below 10 tonnes 176kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Forklift Side-loader 175kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Forward Tipping Dumper 175kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Grader 167kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Hoist 166kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Industrial Forklift 174kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Loader Compressor 175kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Lorry Loader 180kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Mobile Crane 186kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Mobile Elevating Work Platform - Boom 173kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Mobile Elevating Work Platform - Mast Climber 167kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Mobile Elevating Work Platform - Scissor 170kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Motorised Scraper 171kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane 182kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Piling Rig - Bored above 15 tonnes 172kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Piling Rig - Bored below 15 tonnes 170kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Piling Rig - Driven above 15 tonnes 171kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Piling Rig - Driven below 15 tonnes 170kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Piling Rig - Tripod 164kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Reach Truck 184kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Ride-on Roller 172kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Rough Terrain Masted Forklift 178kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Screener 170kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Skid Steer Loader 170kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Skip Handler 177kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Slinger/Signaller 176kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Soil/Landfill Compactor 170kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Telescopic Handler 184kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Tower Crane 175kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Tracked Loading Shovel 170kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Transporter Loader/Securer - Non-STGO 175kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Transporter Loader/Securer - STGO 176kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Trencher 169kb PDF file
Level 2 Award in Plant Operations - Wheeled Loading Shovel 170kb PDF file
Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations - Building/Construction 621kb PDF file
Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations - Cranes/Lifting 567kb PDF file
Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations - Demolition 805kb PDF file
Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations - Earthmoving/Civils 525kb PDF file
Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations - Groundworks 620kb PDF file
Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations - Land Based 755kb PDF file
Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations - Materials Handling 613kb PDF file
Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations - Piling 591kb PDF file
Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations - Road Maintenance 674kb PDF file
Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations - Waste/Recycling 528kb PDF file
Level 2 Diploma in Plant Maintenance 325kb PDF file
Level 2 Diploma in Team Leadership 932kb PDF file
Level 2 Diploma in Tunnelling Operations 1141kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Bench Joinery 295kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Bricklaying 343kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Built-up Felt Roofing 490kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Construction Operations - General Construction 377kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Craft Masonry 799kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Dry Lining 549kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Fitted Interiors 206kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Floorcovering 474kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Formworking 236kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Highways Maintenance - Excavation Operations 480kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Interior Systems 438kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Maintenance Operations 554kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Mastic Asphalting 580kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Painting and Decorating 793kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Plastering 584kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Roof Sheeting and Cladding 1174kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Roof Slating and Tiling 333kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Scaffolding 451kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Shopfitting Bench Joinery 340kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Site Carpentry 317kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Stonemasonry - Banker 291kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Thatching 218kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Wall and Floor Tiling 223kb PDF file
Level 2 Construction Diploma - Woodmachining 359kb PDF file
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Level 3 Training Qualifications
Level 3 Award - Understanding Repair and Maintenance of Traditional pre-1919 Buildings 72kb PDF file
Level 3 Diploma - Plant Maintenance 278kb PDF file
Level 3 Construction Diploma - Bench Joinery 399kb PDF file
Level 3 Construction Diploma - Bricklaying 315kb PDF file
Level 3 Construction Diploma - Civil Engineering 394kb PDF file
Level 3 Construction Diploma - Painting and Decorating 414kb PDF file
Level 3 Construction Diploma - Plastering - Fibrous 322kb PDF file
Level 3 Construction Diploma - Plastering - Solid 267kb PDF file
Level 3 Construction Diploma - Roof Slating and Tiling 380kb PDF file
Level 3 Construction Diploma - Shopfitting Bench Joinery 415kb PDF file
Level 3 Construction Diploma - Site Carpentry 241kb PDF file
Level 3 Construction Diploma - Stonemasonry - Banker 369kb PDF file
Level 3 Construction Diploma - Wall and Floor Tiling 745kb PDF file
Level 3 Construction Diploma - Woodmachining 576kb PDF file
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