The purpose of the study is to obtain a better understanding of level descriptor in nqf and to explore the descriptor criterion in nqf of different. Subframeworks the nqf is a single integrated system which comprises of three coordinated qualifications subframeworks. The regulated qualifications framework rqf for general and vocational qualifications regulated by ofqual in england and the council for the curriculum, examinations and assessment ccea in. The utilization of the national qualifications framework. Create an integrated national framework for learning achievements facilitate access to, and mobility and progression within education, training and career. Listed below are 10 nqf levels in south africa which are divided into three categories. The nqf is made up of ten levels, each representing a different level of difficulty in learning andor the application of knowledge and skills learnt the outcomes of learning.
The terms used in this framework are therefore consistent with nqf practice. However, the framework has the flexibility to accommodate diversity and innovation, and to accommodate new qualifications as the need for them arises. Level descriptors namibia qualifications authority about us. On the contrary, while level descriptors confirm learning outcomes for a series of predefined characteristics, qualification specifications descriptors set out.
Descriptors confirm learning outcomes for a series of predefined. The south african qualifications authority saqawas. Each awardtype will have its own awardtype descriptor. These are broad, generic qualitative statements against which learning outcomes can be compared, and the offering located at the appropriate level on the qualifications framework. Location of qualifications and programmes on the nqf associated with each level and sub level in the case of level 8 on the nqf is a set of level descriptors.
In this report, a suggested model for southern african level descriptors has been developed to further. Read online analysis and overview of nqf level descriptors in european. Level and sublevel descriptors of mqf qualifications, defined by the rulebook on descriptors for qualification levels and sublevels. Referencing the danish qualifications framework for lifelong. The national qualifications framework nqf was designed as a comprehensive 10level framework to classify qualifications provided by all education and training providers in the kingdom of bahrain. The nqf is organised as a series of levels of learning achievement, arranged in ascending order from one to ten. The scqf level descriptors describe in broad terms what learners should be able to do or demonstrate at a particular level. Level descriptors for british training board qualifications level nqf examples rqfqcfcqfwqall examples fheq examples entry entry level certificate entry level skills for life entry level award, certificate and diploma entry level functional skills entry level foundation learning 1 gcse grades dg key skills level 1 nvq level 1. Nzqf qualification definition 5 qualification types 5 level descriptors 5. Nqf level descriptors are not qualification specifications. Create an integrated national framework for learning achievements facilitate access to, and mobility and progression within education, training and career paths enhance the.
The number of levels in a national qualifications framework nqf varies with most. Level descriptors are essential elements of these frameworks. The purpose of such description is to assist a writer of standards or qualifications in designing a qualification by allocating a level to a unit standard or a qualification, and to. Ministry of education dealing with the nqf level descriptors. The introduction of the south african national qualifications. Saqa looks at 10 main academic skill areas, and depending on your level of nqf qualification, it suggests that you are more skilled in these areas the higher your nqf level is here are the ten skill areas the nqf focuses on, with a rough description of what they imply. This allows for the ability to develop, assess and improve quality education in a number of contexts. This was a subdivided nqf, based on three subframeworks general, vocational and higher education. A qualifications framework is a formalized structure in which learning level descriptors and qualifications are used in order to understand learning outcomes. The scqf level descriptors level descriptors are fundamental to the scqf.
The level descriptors of the aqrf aim to provide a reference point for the levels in nqfs and national qualifications systems. Pdf on jan 1, 2017, lydia shaketange and others published the utilization of the national qualifications framework level descriptors as criteria for assessing prior experiential learning to. Understanding new zealand qualifications whether youre studying at secondary or tertiary level, its a good idea to check that your study programme will lead towards a qualification on the new zealand qualification framework nzqf, because this means its quality assured. National qualifications frameworks in the united kingdom. A qualification is the formal recognition and certification of learning achievement awarded by an accredited institution. Achievement level descriptors alds describe the knowledge, skills, and processes that students demonstrate on state tests at predetermined levels of achievement for each tested grade level. Overview of national qualifications framework developments. Level descriptors level knowledge version 01022141 skill autonomy and responsibility selfdevelopment role in context 10 comprehensive, deep and overarching knowledge at the frontier of a field of work or learning and at the interface between different fields new knowledge, as judged by independent experts applying. National qualifications framework level descriptors as assessment criteria for.
Level descriptors for the proposed levels 5 to 10 of the nqf shall ensure coherence across learning in the allocation of qualifications and standards to particular levels, and shall facilitate the assessment of the international comparability of standards and qualifications. Smarter balanced assessments smarter balanced assessments in english language arts ela and mathematics are administered to students in grades 38 and. To facilitate the referencing process, the aqrf is based on broad level descriptors which include eight levels of complexity of learning outcomes. Developing program and course learning outcomes in alignment. Nqf level descriptors level descriptors, as the nomenclature suggests, provide a description of each of the ten levels on the national qualifications framework nqf. Level descriptors, as the nomenclature suggests, provide a description of each of the ten levels on the. Zambia qualifications framework level descriptors june 2016 final. Level 1 level 3 level 2 level 4 level 6 level 5 level 7 level 9 level 8 level 10 che umalusi relationship with other subframeworks f l c 5 occupational curricula occupational. Developing learning programmes for nqfregistered qualifications and unit standards iv. How qualifications are classified and ranked is going through major change, influenced by the shift to learning outcomes triggered by the rapid development. For example, all doctoral and post doctoral qualifications would be. Both the nqf and the qcf provide for higher level qualifications at levels 4 to 8 which.
The framework and the nqf the heqsf is an integral part of the nqf. Zambia qualifications framework level descriptors june. The national qualifications framework nqf was designed as a comprehensive 10 level framework to classify qualifications provided by all education and training providers in the kingdom of bahrain. The nqf act, no 67 of 2008, makes provision for a tenlevel framework where levels of learning achievement are arranged in ascending order from one to ten. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. A unit standard is a standalone nqf registerable component of a qualification, which can be independently awarded. Each of the ten levels of the nqf is described by its corresponding level descriptor. For a more visual glance at saqas 2015 nqf level descriptors, click here. Pdf the utilization of the national qualifications. Other sources, which will become more widely available as qualifications are placed on the nqf, include subject benchmarks, qualifications at the same level, and comparable qualifications on other frameworks.
Appendix 3 fheq qualification level descriptors descriptor for a higher education qualification at level 7 on the fheq. The frameworks for higher education qualifications of uk degree. This allowed the nqf to better align with its equivalent for higher education, the fheq. Level descriptors for the south african national qualifications framework.
Analysis and overview of nqf level descriptors in european countries 1 foreword qualifications are important for finding a job and essential for building a career. The namibia nqfs level descriptors are described as the relative level that could be used to maintain consistency in benchmarking learning 14. 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 and level 8. Sep 17, 2015 this publication was withdrawn on 1 november 2018. Developing program and course learning outcomes in.
Analysis and overview of nqf level descriptors in european countries. The nqf further specifies that level descriptors do not usually set out requirements about content and delivery method but define the expected level of complexity required at a specific level. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. Smarter balanced assessments smarter balanced assessments in english language arts ela and mathematics are administered to students in grades 38 and high school. The development of level descriptors for the nqf has been compiled by dube 2000. General and further education and training subframework. Level descriptors for british training board qualifications. Level descriptors for the south african national qualifications saqa. The purpose of level descriptors for levels one to ten of the nqf shall be. The philosophical underpinning of the national qualifications framework and the level descriptors. The nqa aligns outcomes of learning to the nqf level descriptors to confirm qualification levels determined by qualification developers. Referencing the danish qualifications framework for.
This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. All qualifications are graded on the nqf national qualifications framework, so youve probably seen mention of the nqf before. Nonessential cookies are also used to tailor and improve services. Credit and qualifications framework cqfw and qualifications. Nqf national qualifications framework nsb national standards bodies programme a coherent set of courses, leading to a qualification qualification a planned combination of learning outcomes with a defined purposes that is intended to provide qualifying learners with applied competence and a basis for further learning. Comprehensive nqf including all levels and types of qualification from formal education. Levels 1 to 4 equate to high school grades 9 to 12 or vocational training, 5 to 7 are college diplomas and technical qualifications, 7 to 10 are university degrees. For example, all doctoral and post doctoral qualifications would be registered at level 10. The national qualification frameworks in the united kingdom are qualifications frameworks that define and link the levels and credit values of different qualifications the current frameworks are. The national qualifications framework nqf is the system that records the credits assigned to each level of learning achievement in a formal way to ensure that the skills and knowledge that have been learnt are recognised throughout the country the nqf is a set of principles and guidelines by which records of learner achievement are registered to enable national recognition of acquired. Analysis and overview of nqf level descriptors in european. National qualifications framework nqf qualifications and.
In accordance with article 10 of the nqf law, descriptors for qualification levels and sublevels were discussed by the national council for education, higher education council, and qualification council. Document withdrawn as it has been superseded by the ofqual handbook. This publication provides an updated overview of nqf level descriptors of. Zambia qualifications framework level descriptors page 8 of 26 of reference at each level, and describe outcomes that cover the great majority of existing qualifications. The south african qualifications authority level descriptors. Analysis and overview of nqf level descriptors in european countries 7 1. The council on higher education, umalusi and the council for trades and occupations. National qualifications framework level descriptors as assessment criteria for prior experiential learning to access educational programmes in higher learning institutions of namibiais by itself a conscious exercise, where candidates engage. Using the nqf level descriptors nqf level descriptors are used along with other sources of information to place qualifications on the nqf. The first part addresses the conceptualisation of experiential learning. Level descriptors institute of bankers south africa. Level descriptors namibia qualifications authority.
Authority to develop these level indicators and awardtype descriptors. The employment of people with medium level qualifications isced levels 3 and 4 in 2015 was 88. The south african qualifications authority level descriptors for the south african national qualifications framework 2012 scope of knowledge, in respect of which a learner is able to demonstrate a fundamental knowledge base of the most important areas of one or more fields or disciplines, in addition to the fundamental areas of study, and a. Each level descriptor contains information referring to.
Jan 29, 2018 descriptions of each level in the cqfw. Grade 10 and national vocational certificates level 2. Each level on the nqf is described by a statement of learning achievement known as level descriptors. This qualification descriptor should also be used as a. Within an integrated framework, these level descriptors provide a common vocabulary to assist with the comparison of qualifications and learning. Wales uses cookies which are essential for the site to work. How qualifications are classified and ranked is going through major change, influenced by the. Determinations for the outline national framework of. The philosophical underpinning of the national qualifications framework and the level descriptors is. An example fo designing a learning programme from one unit standard d.
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