FAB Supports VQ Day
Celebrating vocational success
Credit & Framework
The new independent regulator
On 26th September 2007 the government announced its intention to establish a new independent regulator. FAB is working with QCA and the government to influence this new development.
FAB's response to the consultation Confidence in Standards: Regulating and Developing Qualifications and Assessment is available on the members section of the FAB website.
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
The qualifications system in England is undergoing a period of wide ranging reform.
FAB continues to work with QCA to enhance awarding bodies understanding of the QCF. Further information on the reform and FAB's contribution is available on the members' site.
FAB's response to the consultation QCF Regulatory Arrangements is available on the members section of the FAB website.
Employer and provider recognition
FAB has responded to the consultation on employer and provider recognition. Further details on the proposed recognition process and FAB's response to the consultation are available on the members' website.
The Credit and Framework strategic working group
The Credit and Framework Strategic working group leads on these areas of work and Isabel Sutcliffe, the Chair of this group is the FAB representative on Strand 2 of the Vocational Qualification Reform Programme (VQRP). Information on the VQRP can be found within the main menu of this website. The group meet every six weeks, with additional meetings held as required.
Minutes from the Credit and Framework strategic working groups can be found on the members' section of the website.