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QCA Level 4
To understand the level of difficulty of this step it might be helpful to know that GCSEs (grade A*- C) are level 2, GCE A levels are level 3, the first year of a degree is level 4 , honours degrees are level 6 and a PhD is a level 8. So, not too big a jump except that the examination approach tends to be short answers rather than multi choice and contains more analysis and less knowledge recall than the traditional Level 3 examinations.
Existing advisors will be required to obtain an Ofqual accredited level 4 qualification by the end of 2012. New entrant advisers will be under the same requirement but do not have the same deadline date, The qualification must meet the criteria of QCF (Qualification and Credit framework) 4 or NQF (National Qualification Framework) 4 defined as;
“Level 4 qualifications recognise specialist learning and involve detailed analysis of a high level of information and knowledge in an area of work of study. Learning at this level is appropriate for people working in technical and professional jobs, and/or managing and developing others. Level 4 qualifications are at a level equivalent to Certificates of Higher Education.”
To check the examinations, both legacy and current, that have been accredited at QCF Level 4 check the qualifications table
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