The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework and Chartered Banker Institute

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1 The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework and Chartered Banker Institute Working together for Life Long Learning: SCQF and Chartered Banker Institute Lydia George, Development Officer, SCQFP Colin Morrison, Deputy Chief Executive, Chartered Banker Institute Brussels 15 March 2018

2 Content Overview of the SCQF Who are the partners and stakeholders? How do we engage with our partners and stakeholders? SCQF in partnership with Chartered Banker Institute Benefits of collaboration for the future

3 SCQF in context 17 years old One set of level descriptors A lifelong learning framework and voluntary Based on twenty year history of outcome based, unit based qualifications Government commitment and support Small country Multiple uses for the Framework 3

4 What is the SCQF and what does it do? The SCQF is Scotland s national qualifications framework and it helps people understand qualifications helps people plan their learning provides recognition for learning promotes equality between vocational and academic qualifications supports recruitment and workforce development Provides a life long learning route

6 The SCQF in numbers Over 11,300 programmes on database 54 credit rating bodies 300 Organisations own these programmes Over 850 non-formal learning programmes 18 countries engaged with internationally (2017/18) 350k visitors to SCQF website 2017

7 SCQF Partners and stakeholders Governing board, Forum and Committees Scottish Government Education Partners Skills Development organisations Credit rating Bodies Education institutions and educators Professional Bodies Training providers International Frameworks Employers L e a r n e r s

SCQF Executive Quality Assurance Authority for HE Scotland SCQFP Chair Rob Wallen Co-opted Director representing employers SCQF Partnership CDN organisation

8 SCQF Executive Quality Assurance Authority for HE Scotland SCQFP Chair Rob Wallen Co-opted Director representing employers SCQF Partnership CDN organisation representing all VET colleges Universities Scotland Scottish Qualifications Authority Established November 2006 Company Ltd by Guarantee Registered Charity in Scotland 8

9 SCQF a decentralised model SCQFP Credit Rating Body Credit Rating Body Submitting Body Submitting Body Submitting Body

10 SCQF Partnership Objectives Objective 1 Maintain the quality and integrity of the Framework Objective 2 Promote and develop the Framework Objective 3 Develop and maintain relationships with Frameworks within the UK, Europe and internationally

11 SCQFP Engagement Activities Scotland SCQF Forum meetings - 28 different stakeholders and social partners Committee meetings includes representatives from all sectors SCQF on external advisory boards SCQF input to sector working groups School and College Ambassador programmes Employer engagement initiatives SCQF Conference Overseas International Study Day 2018 Hosting International Study Visits Joint international projects Expert advisory/consultancy to International MoEs/Education Bodies Overseas promotion of SCQF

12 SCQFP and Chartered Banker Institute 2002 The Institute joined SCQF steering group to help ensure framework encompassed a wide range of qualifications 2008 The Institute was invited to participate in a pilot scheme to become a credit rating body 2009 Positive outcome of pilot scheme resulted in SCQF supporting The Institute becoming a credit rating body Present The Institute has strong working relationship with SCQFP and receive excellent support ensuring it continues to meet the criteria to be a credit rating body

membership now just over 30,000 individuals 9,000 new students welcomed in 2017 More than 50,000 individuals are

13 Chartered Banker Institute Overview Founded in 1875, the oldest banking institute in the world, and the only body able to award the flagship Chartered Banker qualification Largest professional body for bankers in the UK - membership now just over 30,000 individuals 9,000 new students welcomed in 2017 More than 50,000 individuals are members or students of, or hold a qualification or accredited award from the Institute Members and students in 59 countries

14 The Institute in Numbers We delivered 800 workshops to around 24,000 young people in over 400 schools Over 30,000 members Working in 59 countries in over 6 continents 24 face-to-face events this year 36 exam centres in the UK 245,986 bankers achieved the Foundation Standard globally 173,986 in the UK 72,000 in the rest of the world Over 36,000 people enrolled to study for professional qualifications or standards would recommend the completion of a qualification to others 48% increase in Twitter followers 2,375 LinkedIn members

Working in Partnership with Banks Working together with banks and partners, accrediting training & development and creating bespoke pathways to Chartered Banker Internal high quality and

15 Working in Partnership with Banks Working together with banks and partners, accrediting training & development and creating bespoke pathways to Chartered Banker Internal high quality and development of staff, to develop and demonstrate values, attitudes and behaviours expected More than 28,000 individuals have completed a programme accredited or certified by the Institute over the past 5 years

Working in Partnership Internationally Supporting the development of banking professionals and professional bodies around the world Members and Students in 59 Countries Key Partners Include Asian

16 Working in Partnership Internationally Supporting the development of banking professionals and professional bodies around the world Members and Students in 59 Countries Key Partners Include Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (Malaysia) Bahamas Institute of Financial Services China Center for Financial Training European Bank Training Network Institute of Bankers in Pakistan Irish Institute of Banking Global Banking Education Programmes Bangor University (Chartered Banker MBA) Chartered Banker MSc (BPP, Cass, Edinburgh, Leeds, Nottingham)

17 Why is SCQF important to the Institute? It places our awards in a National Framework It helps clarify Credit and Level for Learners It aids progression both inside and outside the Financial Services Sector It provides progression across education and training sectors It is a requirement of the Industry Regulators for regulated qualifications

18 Why did the Institute seek Credit Rating powers? Logical progression to Credit Rate our own awards Extends our range of services Further develop our market Essential for regulated awards Growing market for bespoke awards Provides greater clarity for our learners

The benefits of being a Credit Rating body include: Alignment with EQF and being able to provide an EQF value to our awards Introduction of External Review every 4 years More

19 The benefits of being a Credit Rating body include: Alignment with EQF and being able to provide an EQF value to our awards Introduction of External Review every 4 years More focus on Quality Issues More focus on Quality Enhancement Major Business and Income Benefits Speed of bringing products to the market Improved Credibility of our qualification

20 The Institute and SCQF in the future Considerable international interest in SCQF Continue to credit rate new programmes The Institute continues to support any new SCQF developments Participation in World Reference Levels test We continue to develop our Quality assurance and enhancements process to meet SCQF requirements Status of EQF, SCQF and Brexit?

21 Thank you for listening Any questions?

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