About SSCs

SSCs are independent, employer-led, UK-wide organisations which are designed to build a skills system driven by employer demand. SSCs are licensed by the UK Government through the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) and have recently undergone a rigorous relicensing process. Read more...

 

Qualifications

At first sight, the Scottish qualifications system might seem complex but it is really very simple and straightforward to understand. The fundamental aim is to provide a 'learning ladder' (or perhaps climbing frame, since you can go horizontally as well as up and down) that provides opportunities for everyone to achieve their full and true potential. Read more...

Labour Market Intelligence

Labour Market Information and Intelligence (LMI) is used across the skills, qualifications and employment system to support the development of policies and programmes that meet the needs of individuals, employers, and the wider economy. Read more...

Directory

Access a full directory of all SSCs and the ways in which you can get in touch. Read more...