QCF Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care Services
Introduction to CPCSS Diplomas at levels 3, 5 and 7
The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3, 5 and 7 Diplomas in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care Services are the replacement qualifications for current vocational provision including National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs).
General Information
Credits from the Mandatory and Optional units total the specified number of total credits
The qualifications can be achieved by gaining a combination of units from both the Mandatory and Optional unit banks that total a specified number of credits.
Units
Units are either knowledge and understanding or competence (a combination of knowledge, understanding and skills).
Each QCF unit is owned by an Awarding Organisation, with whom SfC&D worked collaboratively to develop QCF qualifications. Copyright resides with the Awarding Organisations. Further details about each unit can be found on the Register of Regulated Qualifications http://register.ofqual.gov.uk
Mandatory units
Mandatory units are those that must be completed for the qualifications to be achieved.
Optional units
Optional units are those units that a learner may choose to complete in order to achieve the specified number of credits required to achieve the qualifications.
The selection of optional units can reflect the specialism of the learner. The option bank may be extended over time as agreed by Sector Skills Council partners and awarding organisations. Units can also be completed by learners as ‘stand alone’ accredited continued professional development (CPD) outside of the qualifications.
Assessment
All units will be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development Assessment Principles and the QCF Regulatory Arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework.
Further information from Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) on assessment qualifications is available on the Assessing and Assuring the Quality of Assessments.
Welsh medium
The specifications and units for these qualifications will be available through the medium of Welsh.
National Occupational Standards
The QCF units are underpinned by National Occupational Standards (NOS).
Further information
For further information about the Qualifications and Credit Framework, credits, levels, units and Rules of Combination go to:
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Minimum of 45 credits to gain the Level 3 Diploma in CPCCS
Level 3 Diploma in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care Services (QCF)
The Level 3 Diploma in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care Services is the replacement qualification for current vocational provision including NVQ Level 3 in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care Services.
The Diploma has been developed for use in Wales, Northern Ireland and England.
Is this for me?
The Level 3 Diploma is for people whose role involves supporting the commissioning, procurement and contracting of services that provide care or support to children, young people and adults. This will include ensuring that services and self-directed support are available when needed and of high quality.
For detailed information about settings or services, job roles and how to achieve the qualification go to:
Level 3 Diploma in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care Services
Minimum of 59 credits to gain the Level 5 Diploma
Level 5 Diploma in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care Services (QCF)
The Level 5 Diploma in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care Services is the replacement qualification for current vocational provision including NVQ Level 4 in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care Services.
The Diploma has been developed for use in Wales, Northern Ireland and England.
Is this for me?
The Level 5 Diploma is for people whose role involves the management of commissioning, procurement and contracting activities for services that provide care or support to children, young people and adults. This will include ensuring that services and self-directed support are available when needed and of high quality.
For detailed information about settings or services, job roles and how to achieve the qualification go to:
Level 5 Diploma in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care Services
Minimum of 67 credits to gain the Level 7 Diploma
Level 7 Diploma in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care Services (QCF)
The Level 7 Diploma in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care Services is the replacement qualification for current vocational provision including NVQ Level 5 in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care Services.
The Diploma has been developed for use in Wales, Northern Ireland and England.
Is this for me?
The Level 7 Diploma is for people whose role involves the strategic management of commissioning, procurement and contracting activities for services that provide care or support to children, young people and adults. This will include ensuring that services and self-directed support are available when needed and of high quality.
For detailed information about settings or services, job roles and how to achieve the qualification go to:
Level 7 Diploma in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care Services