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CRCI Case Studies / Best Practice Curriculum Development Qualifications for young people in careers related areas Professional Development of Careers Co-ordinators Quality of Careers Education & Guidance provision – New Standard Survey of Careers Education and Guidance in Somerset Useful Links / websites The Role of the Careers Co-ordinator Diary dates / Events Careers Education and Guidance – the facts Frequently Asked Questions – Top Ten Qualifications for young people in careers related areas The Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA) has approved several new qualifications to accredit young people’s learning through careers education and guidance and work-related learning programmes. There is a statutory requirement for a programme of careers education to be provided in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 and these qualifications provide an opportunity to recognise achievement and accredit young peoples’ learning and help ‘prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life’ (Section 351, 1996 Education Act). Why would schools and colleges want to offer such qualifications to their students?   The specifications provide teachers with a learning programme for careers education.   They can be used by schools to monitor the success of the work-related learning and careers education aspects of their curriculum.   To raise the profile of work-related learning and careers education to parents, students and the wider community.   The assessment requirements for each qualification provide teachers with a clear framework for identifying the learning outcomes that have been achieved.   They provide an opportunity for formal assessment of students’ progress and achievement.   They will help with the acquisition of key skills within the curriculum.   They help ensure that each student has the skills to tackle transitions successfully and be prepared for future challenges.   The feedback students receive from unit-based assessment frequently motivates them to work to a higher standard of attainment. Indeed, students might benefit from the new specifications even if they are not entered for the associated examinations. Who offers careers related qualifications? The relevant awarding bodies currently offering such qualifications are: AQA, ASDAN, City & Guilds, Edexcel, NCFE, NOCN and OCR. Further information The following websites www.cegnet.co.uk or www.qca.org.uk/14-19/index.html list courses offered in careers / work-related learning. Please contact EBP on 01278 726870 if you are considering introducing a new qualification to support careers education in your school or college and would like further advice and support with this. Return to top of page Make text larger Make text smaller Text Only Display Disclaimer