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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 candidates in the most effective way we have a range of support items available to download, including a Qualifications Catalogue (opens new window)and Quality Assurance Visit Guidance (opens new window).

You can download the following items for free:

  • Guide to the QCF
  • Guidance for delivering Training Qualifications
  • Level 1 Training Qualifications
  • Level 2 Training Qualifications
  • Level 3 Training Qualifications

Guide to the QCF
Cskills Awards Guide to the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)(opens new window) 715kb PDF file
NEW – Cskills Awards Centre Guide to the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) – N.B. The QCF Qualification search will be available from July 2010. Awards Online changes will be live ready for 1 September 2010(opens new window) 682kb PDF file
SSC Consolidated Assessment Strategy for the QCF(opens new window) 67kb PDF file
NEW – Cskills Awards QCF Requirements for Approved Centres(opens new window) 404kb PDF file
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Guidance for delivering Training Qualifications
Guidelines for Administering Question & Answer Bank Testing(opens new window) 24kb PDF file
Order form for Question & Answer Bank Testing(opens new window) 36kb PDF file
Construction Diplomas – Qualification List(opens new window) 538kb PDF file
Guidance on resources required – Diploma Training Qualifications(opens new window) 74kb PDF file
Additional guidance for delivering Diploma Training Qualifications – Painting and Decorating(opens new window) 465kb PDF file
Guidance on resources required – Plant Operations Training Qualifications(opens new window) 67kb PDF file
Guidance on resources required – Building Crafts Training Qualifications(opens new window) 49kb PDF file