1. S4 Achievement Counts Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Partnership 1

2. Why are we here? There is a vast range of qualifications – often employers or others do not fully understand the level at which your qualifications sit. It is your responsibility to be able to make this clear. The following information will help you do just that! 2

3. What do you know? Please raise your hand if you have heard of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Please raise your hand if you understand the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework 3

4. Insert framework diagram 4

5. Who uses the framework? Colleges Universities Employers Training providers 5

6. World of Work Watch the following clip about the world of work and think about the key factors required to be successful in employment. http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-world- of-work/4848.html 6

7. Group Activity 1 In your group arrange the cards in the following format to indicate the importance of key factors required to be successful in employment. (1 being the most important and 6 being the least) Are the important factors all covered? Add anything you think is missing 1 32 4 5 6 7

8. Achievement Counts 8

9. SCQF Framework http://www.scqf.org.uk/framework- diagram/Framework.htm 9

10. Group Activity 2 1.Discuss the case study given to your group 2.Complete the table and answer the questions using 3.Feedback to the rest of the class 10

11. SCQF and your SQA Certificate http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/65952.2512.html This link to the SQA website will explain your certificate. By hovering over key headings you will be able to get more information 11

12. The world is changing fast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqw-n0 uAOpA&feature=related 12

13. news.discovery.com ‘It’s all about the journey, not the outcome’ Carl Lewis (American Athlete) 13

14. Raise your hand if you feel that you now have an understanding of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework 14

15. Finally Remember ‘Achievement Counts’!!! 15