QCTO

Will occupational qualifications compete with other qualifications?

Occupational qualifications have a distinct purpose – in that sense they do not compete with traditional qualifications. Where universities or universities of technology award qualifications recognised by professional bodies no change is anticipated and this practice will continue.

Where professional bodies and occupational associations require learning in addition to traditional qualifications and a final external assessment they can develop a register qualification through the QCTO to allow for the award of the occupational title or professional designation.

Also, to date no occupation has been identified which needs a doctorate as an entry requirement been found. (A professor requires a PhD but internationally a professor is considered to be a specialisation of occupational called university lecturer).