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Over the following pages, there are comprehensive definitions of each level of qualification available at Stevenson.

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)

This table highlights the relationship between different qualifications and identifies routes of progression through and accross education and training.

SCQF LevelsSQA National Units, Courses and
Group Awards		Higher Education (HE)
Qualifications		SVQs
12 Doctorate  
 11 Masters SVQ 5 
 10 Honours degree  
 9 Ordinary degree  
 8 HND / Diploma of HE SVQ 4 
 7 Advanced HigherHNC / Certificate of HE  
 6 Higher SVQ 3
 5 Intermediate 2 / Credit S Grade SVQ 2 
 4 Intermediate 1 / General S Grade SVQ 1 
 3 Access 3 / Foundation S Grade  
 2 Access 2  
 1 Access 1  

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