Lifelong learning UK Sector Qualifications Strategy action plan - Final, October 2008
LLUK works closely with the qualifications regulatory bodies in the four nations in relation to strategic issues and particular NOS and qualification developments. All regulatory bodies were invited to contribute to the consultation process on this Action Plan, and will continue to be involved as the plan is reviewed and progressed. LLUK will continue to work with all relevant stakeholder agencies across the UK to identify comprehensive lists of qualifications, and to develop a strategy for ensuring appropriate review, rationalisation and development. These lists will also be made available to funding bodies as appropriate as the basis for providing figures on uptake to inform their decision making processes.
Risks and assumptions The following assumptions have been made in the development of LLUK’s SQS Action Plan: • That the SQS remains a live document and subject to review and amendment; • That the QCF continues to develop as planned across England, Wales and Northern Ireland; • That development activities continue to develop the SCQF and to credit rate qualifications; • That the LLUK footprint remains as currently constituted; • That LLUK is relicensed; • That resources are available to fulfil the actions detailed in the Action Plan; • That the skills agenda remains a government priority across the four nations. The following risks associated with the delivery of this SQS Action Plan have been identified and articulated in the table below. LLUK will monitor and manage risk on an ongoing basis throughout the implementation of the Action Plan, and report back to the Director of Standards, Planning and Performance.
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