1901:(HESA) classifies higher and further education courses using a more detailed framework using letter codes based on the original FHEQ. This separates postgraduate courses into research and taught, based on the largest component in terms of student effort. Doctorate-level courses are coded D for research and E for taught; master's-level courses are coded M for taught (including integrated master's courses) and L for research. Honours-level courses are coded H and non-honours bachelor's-level courses I (across the whole of the UK, not just Scotland, thus splitting level 6 on the England, Wales and Northern Ireland framework). Foundation degree/HND/DipHE-level qualifications are coded J and HNC/CertHE-level C.
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the shifting of the non-honours bachelor's degree to its current position, allowing it to be considered a first cycle (end of cycle) qualification in the EHEA framework and the adoption of the NQF/QCF level numbers in place of the separate labelling of higher education levels; it also made explicit that primary qualifications in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science were at master's level. A second edition of the
Scottish FHEQ was issued in June 2014, doing away with the separate labelling of levels in higher education and simply adopting the SCQF numbering, and a third edition of both, united into one document as
1690:
NQF in that in addition to qualifications being assigned a level they were assigned a credit value, indicating their size. The QCF had prescriptive rules on qualification design and assessment; a review in 2014 found that "the rules placed too much focus on structure, and not enough on validity, and that they were not flexible enough to meet the variety of needs covered by vocational qualifications". This led to the establishment of the RQF, which does not contain specific rules for qualifications in the manner of the QCF.
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level of work expertise in job roles and competence in managing and training others. Qualifications at this level are appropriate for people working as higher grade technicians, professionals or managers. Level 5 qualifications are at a level equivalent to intermediate higher education qualifications such as diplomas of higher education, foundation and other degrees that do not typically provide access to postgraduate programmes.
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knowledge and theories. Holder understands and reconceptualises the wider contexts in which the field of knowledge or work is located. Holder extends a field of knowledge or work by contributing original knowledge and thinking. Holder exercises critical understanding of different theoretical and methodological perspectives and how they affect the field of knowledge or work.
755:
considered a vocational qualification: "the qualification is based on recognised occupational standards, confers occupational competence and requires work-based assessment and/or assessment in an environment that simulates the work place". The size of the qualification may be indicated by it being called an "Award" (less than 120 hours total qualification time/1ā12
2108:) uses a 16-level "band framework" in its evaluation of foreign qualifications to identify comparable British qualifications. UK ENIC issues statements of comparability and certificates based on these bands, which are designed to be precise enough to distinguish between different international awards and assist in informed decision making.
195:
produce modified conceptions. Holder understands the wider contexts in which the area of study or work is located. Holder understands current developments in the area of study or work. Holder understands different theoretical and methodological perspectives and how they affect the area of study or work.
530:
Has knowledge and understanding of facts, procedures and ideas in an area of study or field of work to complete well-defined tasks and address straightforward problems. Holder can interpret relevant information and ideas. Holder is aware of a range of information that is relevant to the area of study
376:
Holder has practical, theoretical or technical knowledge and understanding of a subject or field of work to address problems that are well defined but complex and non-routine. Holder can analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant information and ideas. Holder is aware of the nature of approximate scope
262:
Holder can determine, refine, adapt and use appropriate methods and advanced cognitive and practical skills to address problems that have limited definition and involve many interacting factors. Holder can use and, where appropriate, design relevant research and development to inform actions. Holder
199:
Holder can use specialised skills to conceptualise and address problematic situations that involve many interacting factors. Holder can determine and use appropriate methodologies and approaches. Holder can design and undertake research, development or strategic activities to inform or produce change
194:
Holder reformulates and uses practical, conceptual or technological knowledge and understanding of a subject or field of work to create ways forward in contexts where there are many interacting factors. Holder critically analyses, interprets and evaluates complex information, concepts and theories to
1819:
Level 2 qualifications recognise the ability to gain a good knowledge and understanding of a subject area of work or study, and to perform varied tasks with some guidance or supervision. Learning at this level involves building knowledge and/or skills in relation to an area of work or a subject area
1792:
Level 5 qualifications recognise the ability to increase the depth of knowledge and understanding of an area of work or study to enable the formulation of solutions and responses to complex problems and situations. Learning at this level involves the demonstration of high levels of knowledge, a high
1774:
Level 7 qualifications recognise highly developed and complex levels of knowledge that enable the development of in-depth and original responses to complicated and unpredictable problems and situations. Learning at this level involves the demonstration of high-level specialist professional knowledge
1689:
was used from 2008 until 2015 in
England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It replaced the National Qualifications Framework (NQF; see below) and was replaced in turn by the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). It used the same levels as the (post 2004) NQF and the current RQF, but differed from the
1666:
The
Scottish FHEQ was certified as aligned with the framework of the European Higher Education Area (EHEQ) in 2007. The second edition of the FHEQ for England, Wales and Northern Ireland was issued in August 2008, and was also then certified as aligned with the EHEA framework. The major changes were
1191:
the same descriptors apply across the UK. HE qualifications in
Scotland are part of a sub-framework, the Framework for Qualifications of Higher Education Institutes in Scotland (FQHEIS), which is tied to the top six levels (7ā12) of the SCQF. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the FHEQ uses the
257:
Holder has advanced practical, conceptual or technological knowledge and understanding of a subject or field of work to create ways forward in contexts where there are many interacting factors. Holder understands different perspectives, approaches or schools of thought and the theories that underpin
1783:
Level 6 qualifications recognise a specialist high-level knowledge of an area of work or study to enable the use of an individual's own ideas and research in response to complex problems and situations. Learning at this level involves the achievement of a high level of professional knowledge and is
1720:
The NQF was introduced to help employers compare the many hundreds of qualifications available in
England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Originally, the framework only went up to Level 5, but in 2004 the old Level 4 was subdivided into Levels 4, 5 and 6 and the old Level 5 was subdivided into Level 7
1538:
in
January 2001 as two documents: one covering England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the other Scotland. As currently, the 2001 England, Wales and Northern Ireland FHEQ had five levels, the 2001 Scotland FHEQ had six levels. The Scottish FHEQ was tied to the SCQF, but the England, Wales and Northern
434:
Holder has factual, procedural and theoretical knowledge and understanding of a subject or field of work to complete tasks and address problems that while well-defined, may be complex and non-routine. Holder can interpret and evaluate relevant information and ideas. Holder is aware of the nature of
313:
Holder has practical, theoretical or technological knowledge and understanding of a subject or field of work to find ways forward in broadly defined, complex contexts. Holder can analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant information, concepts and ideas. Holder is aware of the nature and scope of the
156:
Holder can use advanced and specialised skills and techniques to conceptualise and address problematic situations that involve many complex, interacting factors. Holder can formulate and use appropriate methodologies and approaches. Holder can initiate, design and undertake research, development or
151:
Holder develops original practical, conceptual or technological understanding to create ways forward in contexts that lack definition and where there are many complex, interacting factors. Holder critically analyses, interprets and evaluates complex information, concepts and theories to produce new
1912:
1997 international statistical classification levels has research courses at both doctoral and master's level (codes D and L) corresponding to ISCED level 6; taught courses at doctoral, master's and honours level (codes E, M and H) corresponding to level 5A; courses at non-honours bachelor's-level
1810:
Level 3 qualifications recognise the ability to gain, and where relevant apply a range of knowledge, skills and understanding. Learning at this level involves obtaining detailed knowledge and skills. It is appropriate for people wishing to go to university, people working independently, or in some
1662:
The major difference between the 2001 framework and the current framework was the position of
Ordinary (non-honours) bachelor's degrees. These were, at the time, considered to be at the same level as foundation degrees and diplomas of higher education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, rather
765:
While the frameworks say how qualifications compare in terms of size and level, they do not (except for the split of GCSEs across level 1 and 2) take grades into account, e.g. a first class honours degree and a pass degree are both 360 credit qualifications at level 6. For university entrance, the
754:
Normally (different rules apply for specifically-named qualifications such as GCSEs), the name of a qualification offered under the RQF will contain the name of the awarding organisation and the level of the qualification. It may also include "NVQ" to indicate that it meets certain criteria to be
1801:
Level 4 qualifications recognise specialist learning and involve detailed analysis of a high level of information and knowledge in an area of work or study. Learning at this level is appropriate for people working in technical and professional jobs, and/or managing and developing others. Level 4
439:
Holder can identify, select and use appropriate cognitive and practical skills, methods and procedures to address problems that while well-defined, may be complex and non-routine. Holder can use appropriate investigation to inform actions. Holder can review how effective methods and actions have
774:
for level 3 qualifications and international equivalents, based on grades achieved and the size of the qualification (in four size bands). Universities, colleges and employers are also free to make their own decisions on how they treat qualifications, and are not bound to follow the frameworks.
123:
The
Regulated Qualifications Framework (England and Northern Ireland) is split into nine levels: entry level (further subdivided into sub-levels one to three) and levels one to eight; the CQFW (Wales) has the same nine levels as the RQF and has adopted the same level descriptors for regulated
1904:
At the FE stage, A-levels and similar level 3 qualifications (including the
Scottish Advanced Higher, which is at level 7 on the SCQF, the same as HNCs and CertHEs) are coded P. Lower levels file alphabetically: Q for level 2, R for level 1 and S for entry level. X is used to code
1839:
Entry level qualifications recognise basic knowledge and skills and the ability to apply learning in everyday situations under direct guidance or supervision. Learning at this level involves building basic knowledge and skills and is not geared towards specific occupations.
535:
Holder can select and use relevant cognitive and practical skills to complete well-defined, generally routine tasks and address straightforward problems. Holder can identify how effective actions have been. Holder can identify, gather and use relevant information to inform
381:
Holder can identify, adapt and use appropriate cognitive and practical skills to inform actions and address problems that are complex and non-routine while normally fairly well-defined. Holder can review the effectiveness and appropriateness of methods, actions and
1913:
and foundation degree/diploma level (codes I and J) corresponding to level 5B; and courses at certificate level (code C) corresponding to level 5B or level 4. No correspondence is given between the HESA framework and ISCED 1997 levels for FE qualifications.
157:
strategic activities that extend or produce significant change in the field of work or study. Holder can critically evaluate actions, methods and results and their short- and long-term implications for the field of work or knowledge and its wider context.
1828:
Level 1 qualifications recognise basic knowledge and skills and the ability to apply learning with guidance or supervision. Learning at this level is about activities that mostly relate to everyday situations and may be linked to job competence.
611:
Holder has basic factual knowledge of a subject and/or knowledge of facts, procedures and ideas to complete well-defined routine tasks and address simple problems; and is aware of aspects of information relevant to the area of study or work.
318:
Holder can determine, adapt and use appropriate methods, cognitive and practical skills to address broadly defined, complex problems. Holder can use relevant research or development to inform actions. Holder can evaluate actions, methods and
1765:
Level 8 qualifications recognise leading experts or practitioners in a particular field. Learning at this level involves the development of new and creative approaches that extend or redefine existing knowledge or professional practice.
1784:
appropriate for people working as knowledge-based professionals or in professional management positions. Level 6 qualifications are at a level equivalent to bachelor's degrees with honours, graduate certificates and graduate diplomas.
1846:
Only when a course had been accredited and became part of the NQF was it then eligible for state funding. As such, some courses which were popular internationally and offered by
British-based organisations were not available to
1531:"Postgraduate conversion courses" were what are now called graduate certificates and diplomas but were, at the time of the report, often awarded as master's degrees, "Higher honours" referred to integrated master's degrees.
1195:
With respect to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), only qualifications on the FHEQ (and only those with the full number of credits for that level) are certified as being equivalent to Bologna Process cycles, thus:
687:
Holder has basic knowledge and understanding to carry out structured tasks and activities in familiar contexts; and knows and understands the steps needed to complete structured tasks and activities in familiar contexts.
1178:
The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies (FHEQ) includes separate descriptors for higher education (HE) qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in Scotland for
616:
Holder can use basic cognitive and practical skills to complete well-defined routine tasks and procedures. Holder can identify whether actions have been effective. Holder can select and use relevant information.
3211:
747:
The holder progresses along a continuum that ranges from the most elementary of achievements to beginning to make use of knowledge and/or understanding that relate to the subject or immediate environment.
1859:
3373:
3565:
762:
In general usage, qualifications are often compared to the best-known qualification at that level. For example, the Level 2 DiDA is often said to be equivalent to four GCSEs at grades A*āC.
3876:
3137:
1659:
While the framework for England, Wales and Northern Ireland did have numbered levels, the letter designations were often used to avoid confusion with the different numbering on the NQF.
1863:
1671:, was published in November 2014. This gave unified level descriptors for master's degrees and doctoral degrees, while maintaining separate descriptors for lower level qualifications.
59:
1775:
and is appropriate for senior professionals and managers. Level 7 qualifications are at a level equivalent to master's degrees, postgraduate certificates and postgraduate diplomas.
1869:
BTECs and Cambridge courses are vocational equivalent, which under the QCF were equivalent to 1, 2 or 3 GCSEs or A Levels, at Grade A*-C. OCR Nationals were discontinued in 2012.
2394:
2359:
788:
2959:
2933:
3366:
3558:
1748:) were not covered in the NQF, it was broadly aligned with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ), allowing levels of achievement to be compared.
1341:
300:
3130:
2582:
733:
Holder has basic knowledge or understanding of a subject and/or can carry out simple, familiar tasks; and knows the steps needed to complete simple activities.
3359:
3252:
916:
767:
85:
2704:
3320:
2828:
2807:
2532:
2501:
3808:
3771:
3551:
3513:
3497:
3075:
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The Framework, after 2004, had nine levels (with entry level qualifications offered at Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3) covering all levels of learning in
3812:
3779:
3710:
3706:
3651:
3614:
3330:
3275:
3232:
3123:
124:(non-degree) qualifications. The FHEQ in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has five levels, numbered four to eight to match the RQF/CQFW levels.
2354:
2105:
1855:
756:
708:
692:
Holder can carry out structured tasks and activities in familiar contexts. Holder can be aware of the consequences of actions for self and others.
651:
570:
496:
112:
3418:
3285:
1274:
234:
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2427:
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of the area of study or work. Holder has an informed awareness of different perspectives or approaches within the area of study or work.
3787:
3742:
3738:
3689:
3639:
3635:
3610:
3598:
3382:
3303:
1873:
1680:
737:
Holder can carry out simple, familiar tasks and activities. Follow instructions or use rehearsed steps to complete tasks and activities.
456:
446:
2875:
2737:
1880:
which indicated the size of qualifications (measured in learning hours), as well as their level. The QCF was, in turn, replaced by the
3718:
3308:
3247:
1898:
200:
in the area of work or study. Holder can critically evaluate actions, methods and results and their short- and long-term implications.
2402:
3824:
3791:
3746:
3693:
3676:
3655:
3647:
3622:
3618:
2371:
926:
922:
784:
665:
645:
590:
564:
513:
490:
403:
331:
32:
2893:
314:
area of study or work. Holder understands different perspectives, approaches or schools of thought and the reasoning behind them.
3237:
3201:
2963:
2937:
2911:
3351:
2758:
3845:
3820:
3775:
3464:
3227:
3191:
3146:
2607:
1410:
415:
2448:
3730:
3543:
2470:
3754:
3242:
3206:
3196:
3165:
3414:
3340:
2986:
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Ireland FHEQ was not tied to the NQF until 2004, when the latter was reorganised (as described below). The levels were:
2788:
3726:
3672:
3447:
1427:
1378:
469:
420:
388:
357:
435:
the area of study or work. Holder is aware of different perspectives or approaches within the area of study or work.
921:
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) is a 12-level framework that unites qualifications from the
1916:
The national mapping for ISCED gives equivalences for UK qualifications in both the 1997 and 2011 classifications:
3030:
3012:
3097:
3722:
3485:
3298:
3270:
2834:
2813:
2508:
1535:
1452:
and Garrick Reports in 1997. Dearing's proposed FHEQ had 8 levels, not all of which were subsequently adopted:
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244:
3816:
3668:
3451:
1392:
362:
325:
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The National Committee of Inquiry into Higher Education (1997). "Chapter 10 Qualifications and standards".
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The National Committee of Inquiry into Higher Education (1997). "Chapter 10 Qualifications and standards".
17:
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2176:
Master's degree/integrated master's degree/primary qualification in medicine/dentistry/veterinary science
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3521:
3481:
3280:
3170:
2339:
Entry level 1ā2 for academic vocational qualifications, entry level 1ā3 for occupational qualifications
1905:
non-accredited/non-approved qualifications, Access to HE Diplomas and Welsh for Adults qualifications.
930:
2554:
1721:
and Level 8. This allowed the NQF to better align with its equivalent for higher education, the FHEQ.
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them. Holder can critically analyse, interpret and evaluate complex information, concepts and ideas.
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3160:
2812:. Her Majesty's Stationery Office. p. 150. Chart 10.1 A qualifications framework. Archived from
1331:
1304:
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290:
285:
239:
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HNC (only on the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications if awarded by a degree-awarding body)
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3517:
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3175:
2682:
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The idea of a national framework for higher education qualifications (FHEQ) was proposed by the
1250:
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759:), "Certificate" (121 to 369 hours/13ā36 credits) or "Diploma" (370 or more hours/37+ credits).
219:
3443:
3386:
1729:
1361:
352:
107:) for qualifications awarded by bodies across the United Kingdom with degree-awarding powers.
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2879:
2132:
1737:
1714:
1336:
295:
63:
2731:"French as a foreign language and the Common European Framework of Reference for languages"
1717:, which was in use between 1999 and 2008, although the five levels of NVQ dated from 1986.
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3795:
3734:
2894:"The framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland"
1745:
1188:
464:
2766:
2294:
GCSE (grades A*āC/9ā4)/Scottish National 5 (grades AāC)/Intermediate Welsh Baccalaureate
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3290:
2897:
1449:
2912:"Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications in England Wales and Northern Ireland"
2631:
3870:
3783:
3335:
2474:
2365:
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A-level/Scottish Advanced Higher/Scottish Baccalaureate/Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate
451:
3325:
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3115:
2960:"The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies"
2502:"The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies"
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1ā2 for academic vocational qualifications, 1ā3 for occupational qualifications
3533:
2197:
2193:
1834:
771:
678:
2934:"The Framework for Qualifications of Higher Education Institutions in Scotland"
2876:"The framework for qualifications of Higher Education Institutions in Scotland"
1669:
The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies
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than being at the same level as honours degrees but with a lower credit value.
35:
that define and link the levels and credit values of different qualifications.
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qualifications are at a level equivalent to Certificates of Higher Education.
1733:
3402:
2792:
1230:
181:
101:
Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies
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GCSE (grades DāG/3ā1)/Scottish National 4/Foundation Welsh Baccalaureate
1741:
93:
3477:
3034:
3016:
1706:
1705:) was a former qualification framework developed for qualifications in
475:
55:
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51:
2833:. Her Majesty's Stationery Office. pp. 151ā152. Archived from
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1710:
78:
1881:
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Development of the frameworks for higher education qualifications
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can evaluate actions, methods and results and their implications.
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1259:
626:
542:
228:
3547:
3355:
3119:
2654:"Information Technology DiDA at Bebington High Sports College"
2632:"Qualification Information - Understanding Confusing Acronyms"
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areas supervising and training others in their field of work.
1224:
1192:
same numbering as the top 5 levels of the RQF and CQFW (4ā8).
176:
2449:"Changes to qualifications regulation in Northern Ireland"
2962:. Quality Assurance Agency. November 2014. Archived from
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Entry level 3 for academic and vocational qualifications
50:) for general and vocational qualifications regulated by
3574:
2896:. Quality Assurance Agency. January 2001. Archived from
2878:. Quality Assurance Agency. January 2001. Archived from
60:
Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
29:
national qualification frameworks in the United Kingdom
2936:. Quality Assurance Agency. June 2014. Archived from
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Higher Education in the learning society: Main Report
2809:
Higher Education in the learning society: Main Report
1534:
The first editions of the FHEQ were published by the
3585:
2360:
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
2213:
Bachelor's degree (Ordinary)/Scottish MA (Ordinary)
789:
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
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3803:
3766:
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3684:
3663:
3630:
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3492:
3472:
3458:
3437:
3425:
3409:
3397:
3263:
3220:
3184:
3153:
2609:
Guidance to the 'General Conditions of Recognition'
1854:The NQF was the joint responsibility of England's
2738:Centre for Languages and Linguistics Area Studies
115:, where 1 credit = 10 hours of nominal learning.
3877:Educational qualifications in the United Kingdom
2987:"Regulating for valid vocational qualifications"
2789:"National qualifications framework introduction"
1071:National Certificates, National Progress Awards
2428:"Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales"
1633:Foundation degree, Diploma of Higher Education
1493:Higher honours/postgraduate conversion courses
1046:Advanced Higher Awards, Scottish Baccalaureate
2336:Functional Skills Award/Scottish National 1ā2
1342:Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
1119:National 3 Awards, Skills for Work National 3
1100:National 4 Awards, Skills for Work National 4
1083:National 5 Awards, Skills for Work National 5
301:Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
3559:
3367:
3131:
2577:
2575:
2328:3 for academic and vocational qualifications
2192:Bachelor's degree (Honours)/GradCert/GradDip/
783:The RQF and CQFW have been referenced to the
71:Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales
8:
2763:Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
2705:"Find and Compare Qualifications Frameworks"
2389:
2387:
917:Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
768:Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
127:The descriptors for the RQF are as follows:
86:Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
2507:. November 2014. p. 17. Archived from
1322:Bachelor's degree (ordinary or pass degree)
18:Level 1 (National Qualifications Framework)
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3552:
3544:
3374:
3360:
3352:
3138:
3124:
3116:
2846:
2844:
2791:. Quality Assurance Agency. Archived from
2549:
2547:
2545:
2538:. Ofqual. 17 September 2015. pp. 5ā9.
1258:Primary qualifications (first degrees) in
227:Primary qualifications (first degrees) in
3859:* certain subjects fall under this level.
2110:
1960:Key Stage 3/National 1ā4/Intermediate 1
1918:
1851:in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
1750:
1541:
1454:
1198:
935:
793:
791:(CEFR), as laid out in the table below.
129:
3048:
3046:
3044:
2914:. Quality Assurance Agency. August 2008
2852:"The National Qualifications Framework"
2383:
2355:English as a second or foreign language
2106:European Network of Information Centres
1820:and is appropriate for many job roles.
1675:The Qualifications and Credit Framework
113:Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme
3577:in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
3463:Bachelor's degree, Foundation degree,
2612:. Ofqual. 13 July 2016. pp. 56ā57
2496:
2494:
2492:
2422:
2420:
1984:Key Stage 4/National 5/Intermediate 2
1068:Higher Awards, Skills for Work Higher
787:(EQF) and can also be compared to the
3419:Postgraduate Certificate in Education
3076:"ISCED mapping 2015 - United Kingdom"
1694:The National Qualifications Framework
925:and higher education institutes with
7:
3584:For higher levels, compare with the
2533:"Qualification and Component Levels"
81:, regulated by Qualifications Wales;
3715:NEBOSH National General Certificate
3383:Qualifications and Credit Framework
2583:"Your qualification Our regulation"
1893:Frameworks for statistical purposes
1874:Qualifications and Credit Framework
1872:The NQF was replaced with the QCF,
1687:Qualifications and Credit Framework
1681:Qualifications and Credit Framework
423:(awarded by a degree-awarding body)
365:(awarded by a degree-awarding body)
119:England, Wales and Northern Ireland
3719:Access to Higher Education Diploma
3652:BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma
3615:BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma
3575:National qualifications frameworks
2395:"Compare different qualifications"
1899:Higher Education Statistics Agency
1882:Regulated Qualifications Framework
1744:higher education courses (such as
1262:, dentistry and veterinary science
927:Scottish Vocational Qualifications
452:Access to Higher Education Diploma
231:, dentistry and veterinary science
44:Regulated Qualifications Framework
25:
2709:European Qualifications Framework
2372:European Qualifications Framework
1699:National Qualifications Framework
985:Postgraduate diploma/certificate
923:Scottish Qualifications Authority
785:European Qualifications Framework
3743:City & Guilds Advanced Craft
3690:City & Guilds Licentiateship
3031:"The significance of NQF levels"
2471:"What qualification levels mean"
2063:HNC/HND/DipHE/Foundation Degree
1647:Certificate of Higher Education
1054:Certificate of Higher Education
960:Professional Development Awards
3636:City & Guilds Associateship
3465:Certificate of Higher Education
3212:Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
3147:Education in the United Kingdom
2985:Jeremy Benson (6 August 2015).
2322:Below GCSE/Scottish National 3
1602:Bachelor's degree with honours
1411:Certificate of Higher Education
1174:Higher education qualifications
416:Certificate of Higher Education
142:Equivalent FHEQ qualifications
3731:Extended Project Qualification
3640:City & Guilds Graduateship
2634:. Essential Training Solutions
1955:Basic Skills/Essential Skills
1619:Non-honours bachelor's degree
1:
3755:Ordinary National Certificate
3467:, Higher National Certificate
3054:"HESA Student Record 2014/15"
2079:Master's Degree/PGCert/PGDip
1933:Early Years Foundation Stage
1613:2 - "I level" (Intermediate)
1003:Graduate diploma/certificate
968:Professional Apprenticeships
716:Entry Level Functional Skills
408:Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship
345:Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship
3611:City & Guilds Membership
3599:City & Guilds Fellowship
2224:Foundation degree/DipHE/HND
1641:1 - "C level" (Certificate)
1049:Higher National Certificate
1038:Diploma of Higher Education
713:Entry Level Essential Skills
581:Level 2 National Certificate
501:Level 3 National Certificate
38:The current frameworks are:
3727:International Baccalaureate
3673:Higher National Certificate
3448:Diploma of Higher Education
2148:PhD/professional doctorate
1428:Higher National Certificate
1017:Ordinary bachelor's degree
596:Intermediate Apprenticeship
470:International Baccalaureate
421:Higher National Certificate
389:Higher National Certificate
358:Diploma of Higher Education
3893:
2280:Between GCSE and AS-level
1678:
1255:Integrated master's degree
1020:Technical Apprenticeships
1000:Honours bachelor's degree
948:Vocational qualifications
914:
224:Integrated master's degree
111:Credit frameworks use the
3857:
3813:BTEC Introductory Diploma
3711:BTEC National Certificate
3582:
3486:BTEC National Certificate
3295:Languages of instruction
3078:. Eurostat. 11 April 2016
2266:AS-level/Scottish Higher
2201:
2167:
2164:
2070:
2057:
2054:
2033:
2026:Advanced Apprenticeships
2021:Diploma (Advanced Level)
2015:
2012:
2005:Apprenticeship (level 2)
1989:
1986:
1979:Foundation Level Diploma
1973:
1965:
1949:
1946:
1624:
1612:
1579:4 ā "M level" (Master's)
1562:5 ā "D level" (Doctoral)
1416:
1401:
1367:
1352:
1316:
1311:
1295:
1244:
1241:
1070:
1059:
1056:
1022:
1019:
1002:
967:
959:
947:
944:
941:
889:
840:
837:
813:
779:International equivalence
695:
677:
659:Level 1 Functional Skills
578:Level 2 Functional Skills
141:
138:
33:qualifications frameworks
3817:Introductory Certificate
3723:Advanced Extension Award
3098:"UK ENIC Band Framework"
2588:. Ofqual. September 2016
2039:A-level/Advanced Higher
1944:Primary School (KS 1ā2)
1596:3 - "H level" (Honours)
1536:Quality Assurance Agency
1033:Higher National Diploma
770:(UCAS) produces its own
656:Level 1 Essential Skills
632:Reformed GCSE grades 1ā3
584:Level 2 National Diploma
575:Level 2 Essential Skills
548:Reformed GCSE grades 4ā9
504:Level 3 National Diploma
3788:City & Guilds Craft
3669:Higher National Diploma
3644:NEBOSH National Diploma
3452:Higher National Diploma
2759:"Interactive Framework"
1971:Key Skills/Core Skills
1862:and Northern Ireland's
1551:Example qualifications
1393:Higher National Diploma
1231:Professional doctorates
1057:Modern Apprenticeships
701:Entry Level Certificate
662:Music grades 1, 2 and 3
510:Advanced Apprenticeship
507:Music grades 6, 7 and 8
363:Higher National Diploma
326:Higher National Diploma
182:Professional doctorates
139:Example qualifications
3774:(grades 9ā4 or A*āC),
3500:(grades 9ā4 or A*āC),
3253:International students
2685:. UCAS. 8 October 2014
2100:UK ENIC Band Framework
1878:credit transfer system
1211:Equivalent EHEA cycle
931:Modern Apprenticeships
3811:(grades 3ā1 or DāG),
3707:BTEC Extended Diploma
3516:(grades 3ā1 or DāG),
3482:BTEC Extended Diploma
3321:Mathematics education
3281:Free school (England)
3033:. QCA. Archived from
3015:. QCA. Archived from
2857:. QCA. Archived from
2837:on February 11, 2015.
2816:on February 11, 2015.
2711:. European Commission
2044:Access to HE Diploma
1995:Higher Level Diploma
1876:in 2010, which was a
278:Degree Apprenticeship
3013:"Changes to the NQF"
2900:on 18 February 2001.
2451:. Ofqual. 5 May 2016
2052:NVQ Level 4 & 5
2000:NVQ Level 1 & 2
1332:Graduate Certificate
587:Music grades 4 and 5
291:Graduate Certificate
3442:Bachelor's degree,
2864:on 26 January 2009.
1908:The mapping to the
1726:secondary education
942:SQA qualifications
704:Entry Level Diploma
638:Level 1 Certificate
557:Level 2 Certificate
483:Level 3 Certificate
396:Level 4 Certificate
339:Level 5 Certificate
272:Level 6 Certificate
209:Level 7 Certificate
166:Level 8 Certificate
3848:(at Entry Level),
3829:Foundation Diploma
3780:BTEC First Diploma
3522:Foundation Diploma
3518:BTEC First Diploma
3502:BTEC First Diploma
3331:Specialist schools
2966:on 13 October 2016
2940:on 7 November 2016
2555:"CQFW Fan diagram"
2068:Bachelor's Degree
1509:Bachelor's degree
1181:bachelor's degrees
1155:National 1 Awards
1137:National 2 Awards
945:HE qualifications
3864:
3863:
3846:Functional Skills
3821:Functional Skills
3776:Functional Skills
3541:
3540:
3444:Foundation degree
3431:Bachelor's degree
3387:England and Wales
3349:
3348:
2795:on 13 April 2001.
2477:. 25 October 2016
2346:
2345:
2097:
2096:
1884:in October 2015.
1844:
1843:
1730:further education
1657:
1656:
1529:
1528:
1436:
1435:
1362:Foundation degree
1305:Bachelor's degree
1171:
1170:
982:Master's degrees
908:
907:
752:
751:
748:
738:
698:Entry Level Award
693:
623:First Certificate
617:
537:
441:
383:
353:Foundation degree
320:
286:Bachelor's degree
264:
201:
158:
16:(Redirected from
3884:
3759:Advanced Diploma
3753:* (historical),
3751:National Diploma
3648:National Diploma
3619:National Diploma
3568:
3561:
3554:
3545:
3391:Northern Ireland
3376:
3369:
3362:
3353:
3233:Northern Ireland
3221:Higher education
3197:Northern Ireland
3166:Northern Ireland
3140:
3133:
3126:
3117:
3110:
3109:
3107:
3105:
3094:
3088:
3087:
3085:
3083:
3072:
3066:
3065:
3063:
3061:
3050:
3039:
3038:
3037:on 10 June 2007.
3027:
3021:
3020:
3019:on 10 June 2007.
3009:
3003:
3002:
3000:
2998:
2982:
2976:
2975:
2973:
2971:
2956:
2950:
2949:
2947:
2945:
2930:
2924:
2923:
2921:
2919:
2908:
2902:
2901:
2890:
2884:
2883:
2882:on 2 March 2001.
2872:
2866:
2865:
2863:
2856:
2848:
2839:
2838:
2824:
2818:
2817:
2803:
2797:
2796:
2785:
2779:
2778:
2776:
2774:
2765:. Archived from
2755:
2749:
2748:
2746:
2744:
2735:
2727:
2721:
2720:
2718:
2716:
2701:
2695:
2694:
2692:
2690:
2679:
2673:
2672:
2670:
2668:
2650:
2644:
2643:
2641:
2639:
2628:
2622:
2621:
2619:
2617:
2604:
2598:
2597:
2595:
2593:
2587:
2579:
2570:
2569:
2567:
2565:
2559:
2551:
2540:
2539:
2537:
2529:
2523:
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2520:
2519:
2513:
2506:
2498:
2487:
2486:
2484:
2482:
2467:
2461:
2460:
2458:
2456:
2445:
2439:
2438:
2436:
2434:
2424:
2415:
2414:
2412:
2410:
2405:on 21 April 2016
2401:. Archived from
2391:
2286:Between 5 and 6
2283:Between 2 and 3
2133:higher doctorate
2111:
2031:AS-level/Higher
1919:
1888:Other frameworks
1751:
1746:academic degrees
1738:higher education
1715:Northern Ireland
1585:Master's degree
1568:Doctoral degree
1542:
1485:Master's degree
1455:
1337:Graduate Diploma
1199:
1189:doctoral degrees
1185:master's degrees
963:Doctoral degree
936:
794:
743:
729:
683:
610:
529:
433:
375:
312:
296:Graduate Diploma
256:
193:
150:
130:
64:Northern Ireland
21:
3892:
3891:
3887:
3886:
3885:
3883:
3882:
3881:
3867:
3866:
3865:
3860:
3853:
3852:* (historical),
3850:Skills for Life
3836:
3833:Skills for Life
3831:(historical),
3827:(historical),
3799:
3796:Skills for Life
3762:
3749:(historical),
3735:Cambridge Pre-U
3697:
3680:
3659:
3626:
3601:
3589:
3578:
3572:
3542:
3537:
3524:
3504:
3488:
3468:
3454:
3433:
3421:
3415:Master's degree
3405:
3393:
3380:
3350:
3345:
3291:Grammar schools
3286:Grade inflation
3259:
3216:
3180:
3149:
3144:
3114:
3113:
3103:
3101:
3096:
3095:
3091:
3081:
3079:
3074:
3073:
3069:
3059:
3057:
3052:
3051:
3042:
3029:
3028:
3024:
3011:
3010:
3006:
2996:
2994:
2984:
2983:
2979:
2969:
2967:
2958:
2957:
2953:
2943:
2941:
2932:
2931:
2927:
2917:
2915:
2910:
2909:
2905:
2892:
2891:
2887:
2874:
2873:
2869:
2861:
2854:
2850:
2849:
2842:
2826:
2825:
2821:
2805:
2804:
2800:
2787:
2786:
2782:
2772:
2770:
2769:on 16 June 2014
2757:
2756:
2752:
2742:
2740:
2733:
2729:
2728:
2724:
2714:
2712:
2703:
2702:
2698:
2688:
2686:
2681:
2680:
2676:
2666:
2664:
2652:
2651:
2647:
2637:
2635:
2630:
2629:
2625:
2615:
2613:
2606:
2605:
2601:
2591:
2589:
2585:
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2580:
2573:
2563:
2561:
2557:
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2425:
2418:
2408:
2406:
2393:
2392:
2385:
2380:
2351:
2102:
1895:
1890:
1757:Level criteria
1696:
1683:
1677:
1501:Honours degree
1461:Qualifications
1446:
1441:
1251:Master's degree
1208:Qualifications
1183:and below; for
1176:
919:
913:
797:RQF/CQFW level
781:
736:
734:
719:Skills for Life
691:
689:
641:Level 1 Diploma
615:
613:
560:Level 2 Diploma
534:
532:
486:Level 3 Diploma
465:Cambridge Pre-U
461:Applied General
438:
436:
399:Level 4 Diploma
380:
378:
342:Level 5 Diploma
317:
315:
275:Level 6 Diploma
261:
259:
220:Master's degree
212:Level 7 Diploma
198:
196:
169:Level 8 Diploma
155:
153:
136:Level criteria
121:
23:
22:
15:
12:
11:
5:
3890:
3888:
3880:
3879:
3869:
3868:
3862:
3861:
3858:
3855:
3854:
3844:
3842:
3838:
3837:
3835:* (historical)
3823:(at Level 1),
3807:
3805:
3801:
3800:
3798:* (historical)
3794:(historical),
3790:(historical),
3778:(at Level 2),
3770:
3768:
3764:
3763:
3757:(historical),
3745:(historical),
3705:
3703:
3699:
3698:
3688:
3686:
3682:
3681:
3667:
3665:
3661:
3660:
3634:
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3627:
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3381:
3379:
3378:
3371:
3364:
3356:
3347:
3346:
3344:
3343:
3338:
3336:Studio schools
3333:
3328:
3323:
3318:
3317:
3316:
3311:
3306:
3301:
3293:
3288:
3283:
3278:
3276:Comprehensives
3273:
3267:
3265:
3261:
3260:
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3245:
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3194:
3188:
3186:
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3163:
3157:
3155:
3154:Modern systems
3151:
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3120:
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3111:
3089:
3067:
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2163:
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2156:
2155:
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2138:
2135:
2131:Post-doctoral/
2129:
2125:
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2121:
2118:
2115:
2101:
2098:
2095:
2094:
2091:
2088:
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1548:Scotland 2001
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2117:Comparison
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1925:ISCED 1997
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2518:2016-11-06
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2378:References
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3104:13 August
3100:. UK ENIC
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177:PhD/DPhil
3871:Category
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