January 2016
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This conference followed the introduction of new regulatory arrangements following the withdrawal of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) rules from October 2015, and focused on reforms to vocational qualifications in England.
Delegates discussed the likely impact of the proposed reforms to regulation and how new performance measures, to be introduced from 2016, will impact on the quality, comparability and the choice of qualifications offered to students. They also examined the implementation so far of Tech Levels and Applied General Qualifications, both introduced in 2014, as well as the delivery of the new Technical Certificates and Technical Awards, which were introduced in September 2015.
Further sessions focused on the role of employers, industry and universities in delivering and developing vocational qualifications as well as the impact that changes to funding arrangements for 16-19 olds have had on the provision of vocational qualifications.
This conference brought together Parliamentarians and senior officials with key stakeholders including school and college leaders, academics, and representatives from higher education, industry, businesses, awarding bodies and trade associations.