From December 2010 the existing 6217 qualifications will be phased out and replaced with the new 6218 qualification.The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is the new government framework which sets out how all regulated vocational qualifications are structured, titled and quality assured.It is replacing the existing National Qualifications Framework across England, Wales and Northern Ireland - which is set to close for registrations at the end of 2010.The QCF is already up and running. All current qualifications will be reviewed and redeveloped for the QCF.The qualification titles are as follows:6218-01 Entry level 3 award in basic construction skills (8 credits)6218-02 Level 1 award in basic construction skills (8 credits)6218-03 Level 1 certificate in basic construction skills (13 credits)6218-04 Level 1 diploma in basic construction skills (37 credits)6218-01To gain a 6218-01 Entry level 3 award in basic construction skills you must achieve a total of 8 credits.To achieve 8 credits you have two possible routes.Route?