Qualifications and Credit Framework
This was valid between 2008 and 2015, and applied to England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
It was based on credits for different units and qualifications.
Awards were from 1 to 12 credits; Certificates from 13 to 26 credits, and Diplomas would be 37 credits or higher.
Each credit would equate to 10 hours of learning. It was superseded by the RQF.