As you know, we are regulated by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in England; Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) in Scotland; Department for Education Lifelong Learning and Skills (DELLS) in Wales; and Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment in Northern Ireland.

You may find the documents below useful for reference:

 

The NVQ Code of Practice

This document, published by QCA, states the agreed principles and practice for the assessment and quality assurance of NVQs.  It also defines the responsibilities of awarding bodies and their centres and the monitoring activity undertaken by the regulatory authority.

SVQ criteria and guidance for awarding bodies

SQA and QCA have worked together throughout the development process to ensure that the criteria remain aligned.  The criteria share common principles and themes but at times differ in context or presentation.  This document provides a broad comparison between SQA's and QCA's accreditation criteria.