Ports Foundation Degree Framework Published

February 22 2010

Following extensive consultation with the Port industry and a highly successful partnership with foundation degree forward (fdf), the national body that supports the development and validation of high quality Foundation degrees, PSS has launched the first Ports Foundation Degree Framework

A Foundation Degree (Fd) is a vocationally focused higher education qualification that integrates academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and educational providers. Fd Frameworks are produced by industry to guide educational providers to develop Fd’s that equip learners with skills and knowledge relevant to their employment, this in turn makes Fd graduates more employable.

A Fd is a level 5 qualification, equivalent to the first 2 years of a degree programme and is validated by a university. It is a stand-alone qualification, but must offer an option to progress to at least one honours degree.