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How can I tell if my previous study was on the Ofqual register, the RQF/QCF?

A register of regulated qualifications is being developed by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). If you have a qualification that is on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) or the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF - same link as RQF), we may be able to award a credit transfer for it.

If you can answer Yes to each of the questions below then your study may be on the RQF or the QCF.

If you are not sure whether your qualification was on the RQF or the QCF at the time you studied it you can check at the link above, or contact your previous study institution to find out.

  • Is your qualification at Level 4 or above?
  • Does the title of your qualification include the word Award, Certificate or Diploma?
  • Do you have a credit certificate, notification of performance or transcript which shows
    • the units you studied, their codes or reference numbers, credit value and level
    • a QAN (Ofqual qualification accreditation number)?
    • is the Ofqual logo on it?

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If you have any queries about applying for credit transfer please feel free to contact us using the link below.

Please try to include:

  • which qualification you completed
  • the organisation you completed it through
  • when you completed it
  • which OU qualification you would like to transfer to

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