Like all Scottish universities and colleges, we use the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) levels to describe our courses. It shows how you can build up a series of points (known as “credit points”) to gain the qualification you want, transfer these credits onto other courses, and compare levels across different courses and qualifications.
View the SCQF table here: Interactive Framework | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (scqf.org.uk)
Remember - there’s no one set or right way to progress through school, college, university and into the job you want. And one of the benefits of college is how flexible your route can be, with so many options available to suit your own circumstances. You can even take time out of your studies and pick them up again at a later stage.
Further education (FE) qualifications
The above courses are made up of a cluster of units and successful achievement of these will provide you with all the knowledge you need to progress to a higher level of course in your chosen subject area, or into your chosen career path. Many of these units are accredited by an awarding body and the course may even include a small group award (eg – a National Progression Award) but they do not result in a large formal award like a National Certificate.
National Certificate courses
These courses hold a nationally recognised group award qualification at SCQF Levels 4, 5 or 6 and can be used as a stepping stone to employment or on to further study at a higher SCQF level.
Higher education (HE) qualifications
Glossary of other qualifications
- SVQ – Scottish Vocational Qualification
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NVQ – National Vocational Qualification
Vocational qualifications assess the skills and knowledge needed in a specific job role. Some students may already be in appropriate employment but all courses will provide students with the opportunity to gain experience in a relevant work setting.