1. QQI and the Common Awards System with some comments on Maths Standards and Quality Peter Cullen Framework Standards and Guidance Manager

2. Introducing QQI Established on 6 November 2012 Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 From FETAC, NQAI, HETAC, and IUQB Functions (some are new)

4. QQI is Consulting on New Policies We would really like to know your views Please check www.qqi.iewww.qqi.ie

5. CAS and the NFQ The National Framework of Qualifications remains The Common Awards System – National Standards – Locally developed programmes – Programmes are quality assured by QQI – Note that QQI neither provides programmes nor assesses learners

6. The Qualifications System Selected concepts – Education and training – Learning – Complex adaptive system – Communities of practice – Trust – Quality – Qualifications

7. L5 Math Agreed in principle to develop a new L5 Minor in Math for STEM to address a gap In light of this need, a review of Math minors at levels 1-6 might be warranted