The Qualifications Credit Framework (or QCF) is a way of recognising skills and qualifications, with a focus on students having the freedom to learn at their own pace. ‘Credits’ are awarded to students who complete a unit of a course, with each unit being worth a set amount of credits. One credit is awarded for 10 hours of Learning Time. Through this system, students can learn entirely at their own pace. There is no set deadline to achieve all the credits they need to pass a