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Programme Development Process
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Overview of Programme Development Process
Level 1 to Level 6
Please Note: In implementing the following steps, please refer to QQI Guidelines for Preparing Programme Descriptors
Scope the programme (see FETAC Tool 1):
- What field or discipline is the focus?
- What is the current provision?
- Are there external requirements?
- Decide on a draft programme title
- What awards will the programme lead to (Major, Minor or Special Purpose)
- Rationale for the programme (see FETAC Tool 2)
- What approach will be taken in the development of the programme
Draft a framework for the overall programme (see FETAC Tool 3) (see FETAC tips and evaluation criteria on pages 13 - 22 Guidelines for Preparing Programme Descriptors):
- Programme Title
- Programme Profile
- Learner Profile (common attributes, experiences and educational attainments)
- Programme Objectives
- Entry Criteria
- Assessment Schedule
- Programme Review Schedule
- Transfer and Progression
- Learner Supports
- Specific Validation Requirements and Resources
Decide on how the programme will be delivered (see FETAC Tool 4):
- Full-time or Part-time
- Total Duration in Hours
- Total Award Credit Value
- Mode of Delivery
- Delivery Methodologies
Draft a programme structure (see FETAC Tool 5):
- Titles of programme modules
- Titles and Code of FETAC Component(s) to be achieved in this programme module
- Status (compulsory or optional)
- Duration for each programme module
Draft an assessment schedule and plan (see FETAC Tool 6):
Identify the supports required for Learners following this programme (see FETAC Tool 7):
For each programme module included in the programme (see FETAC tips and evaluation criteria on pages 28 - 32 Guidelines for Preparing Programme Descriptors):
- Identify a title
- Outline programme module aims and objectives (see FETAC Tool 8)
- Identify status (compulsory or optional)
- Estimate duration in hours
- Specify indicative content and programme outcomes (see FETAC Tool 9)
- Identify which learning outcomes from the Component Specification(s) are achieved in this programme module by mapping (see FETAC Tool 10 and FETAC Tool 11)
Outline assessment information (see FETAC Tool 12):
- Technique
- Weighting
- Time allocated
- Format and content
- Assessment criteria and marking scheme guide
Complete the application for programme validation on the QBS, copying and pasting the information from above
Providers
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Programme Development at Levels 4 - 6
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QQI has published a range of awards at Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6, through the Common Awards System (CAS). These awards are available to all providers registered for provision with QQI.
In order to offer the learners an opportunity to achieve certification in any of the CAS awards, a provider must develop a programme leading to that award and have that programme validated by QQI prior to delivery.
A programme is a learning package, offered by a provider, which has the capacity to enable the learner to reach the standards of knowledge, skill and competence of the award(s).
These programmes must:
- be developed in accordance with the provider's Quality Assurance
- meet the requirements of the published award(s)
- offer the learner(s) the opportunity to achieve the standards outlined in the award specifications
- be validated by QQI prior to the programme being offered to learners
FESS has supported the implementation of the ETBI-led shared programme development initiative
Through this process the ETBs have developed a number of programmes and related programme modules.
Further information on programme development is available as follows:
- QQI Quality Assuring Assessment Guidelines for Providers, Revised 2013
Programme Development at Level 1 and Level 2
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Providers who wish to offer a programme leading to a QQI award at Levels 1, 2 and/or 3 must first have the programme validated by QQI. Information relating to the validation process can be found here.