QCTO

What is the NOPF and why do we need another framework?

The purpose of the NOPF is to ensure that duplication and overlaps are reduced and that progression and articulation of qualifications and learning programmes become clear.

Individual occupations or groups of occupations will be linked to professional bodies, influential employers etc to ensure that the relevant players in industry can play their pivotal role in the development of the curricula, assessment specifications and qualifications. Involving practitioners and industry in the development of the curricula etc will ensure that the qualifications are relevant and respond to changing skills and knowledge needs in each occupation.