Credits
All qualifications on the Register have a credit value assigned to them. Credits reflect the time a typical learner takes to cover the learning: 1 credit = 10 hours' learning time.
In estimating the amount of learning and assessment ('notional learning hours') involved in a qualification, a qualification developer or provider evaluates how long it would typically take people to achieve the stated outcomes in the context specified. This determines the credit value for a qualification.
Notional learning hours include
- direct contact time with teachers and trainers ('directed learning')
- time spent in studying and doing assignments etc ('self-directed' or 'on-task' learning)
- time spent in assessment.