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The home of the Diploma at QCA online
Last updated: 23 Jun 2009
This is the home of the Diploma at QCA online.
Use the links to the left to navigate the different aspects of Diploma development by QCA - from policy development to teaching and learning support.
Use the links on the right to access the latest updates to content on these pages.
News
New progression illustrations
New illustrations which show how learners could progress after achieving a Diploma are now available to download, alongside guidance on how to use them.
Developed in close consultation with Diploma development partnerships (DDPs), each progression illustration shows how the flexibility of the Diploma can be exploited.
Phase 1 illustrations (construction and the built environment; creative and media; engineering; information technology; and society, health and development).
Phase 2 illustrations (business; administration and finance; environmental and land-based studies; hair and beauty studies; hospitality; and manufacturing and product design).
Have your say on learner induction
You're being asked to share your experiences of inducting learners into the Diploma, by completing a survey and taking part in a discussion on QCA Direct.
We're keen to hear how and why you carry out these inductions. The information will be used to help us develop future guidance and support for consortia.
The survey should only take about 15–20 minutes to complete. The discussion gives you the chance to exchange ideas about induction programmes with fellow Diploma practitioners.
QCA Direct is hosted on www.diploma-support.org, a website designed to provide practitioners with a platform that will support their professional development in the context of the Diploma.
Log on and get involved today.
Recognising achievement in the Diploma
QCA has released new information about recognising achievement in the Diploma, including the introduction of a Diploma Progress Statement.
QCA release Diploma applied learning guidance package
On 22 April, QCA published a case study booklet and three accompanying short videos on applied learning within the Diploma.
The case study booklet includes an overview of applied learning and 15 case studies which illustrate good practice in applied learning, at all 3 levels of the Diplomas in engineering, construction and the built environment, creative and media, society, health and development, and information technology.
To accompany the applied learning case studies, QCA has produced short video clips that show applied learning in action. The first three show the Creative and Media Diploma, the Construction and the Built Environment Diploma and the IT Diploma. The Engineering Diploma and the Society, Health and Development Diploma videos will follow shortly.
Diploma criteria consultation launched
QCA has launched an online questionnaire to consult on the phase 4 Diploma line of learning (LoL) criteria. The consultation will run until 29 May 2009 and can be accessed on the QCA website.
The consultation is aimed at representatives from awarding bodies, colleges, schools, universities, employers and other organisations who are interested in shaping the new Diplomas.
Phase 4 Diploma timelines
On 16 April 2009, DCSF announced a change to the timeline for the introduction of phase 4 Diplomas.
- September 2011 - Foundation, Higher and Advanced Diplomas in humanities and social sciences and languages and international communication; Foundation and Higher Diplomas in science
- September 2012 - Advanced Diplomas in science
More information is available at www.qca.org.uk/diploma and from the DCSF press notice page.
