The ScottishCredit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) will be embedded in all modern apprenticesprogrammes so that apprentices can gain credit for the skills gained which canthen be transferred to further study or training.The SCQF providesa framework for both learners and training providers to understand the range ofScottish qualifications and how they compare to each other and through thetransfer of credit allows learners greater flexibility to move from one sectorof learning to another.