The Framework is set by the Sector Skills Council, who takes into consideration the views of employers in the industry. For Business and Administration this is the Council for Administration, for ICT this is e-Skills UK and for Accountancy this is Financial Services Skills Council. The current framework requirements are:
- NVQ Certificate Level 2 in Business and Administration
- Technical Certificate - Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration
- Essential Skills Communication Level 2
- Essential Skills Application of Number Level 1
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities
- NVQ Diploma Level 3 in Business and Administration
- Technical Certificate - Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration
- Essential Skills Communication Level 2
- Essential Skills Application of Number Level 2
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities
- Diploma Level 2 for IT Users
- Essential Skills Communication Level 1
- Essential Skills Application of Number Level 1
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities
- Diploma Level 3 for IT Users
- Essential Skills Communication Level 2
- Essential Skills Application of Number Level 2
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities