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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 Higher

 Scottish Baccalaureate

 
HNC / 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