STF sits on a range of stakeholder groups to ensure the voice of its members is reflected in policy development. A list of the main groups is provided below.

External Group membership (ongoing)
Chief Executive
- SG/SDS Climate Emergency Skills Action Plan Steering Group
- SQA Qualifications Committee
- SQA ETP Forum
- Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board (SAAB) Standards & Frameworks
- Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board (SAAB) Employer Equalities
- Apprenticeship Approvals Group (AAG)
- Foundation Apprenticeship Enhancement Group
- SQA/STF Forum
- SCQF Partnership Forum
- ITA Operational Group
- Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Skills
- SG/SDS Rural Skills Action Plan ISG
- PACE (Partnership Action for Continuing Employment)
Chair
Vice Chairs
- SG Early Years Steering Group
- SG Employability Operational Group
- SCQF Partnership Quality Committee
The Chief Executive also holds the following positions with key stakeholders:
- Non Executive Director, Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Partnership
- Member, SQA Advisory Council.