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THE NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (NQF) has been replaced by the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) announced in November 2008 following a two year trial.
The NQF was revised following public consultation completed in November 2003. A Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) was also developed and the following table shows how these frameworks relate to one another:
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Framework for higher education qualifications
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National Qualifications Framework (as implemented from Spring 2004)
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Previous National Qualifications Framework
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D (Doctoral) - Doctorates
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8 - Vocational diplomas
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5 - Higher levels
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M (Masters) - Masters degrees, postgraduate certificates and diplomas
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7 - Vocational certificates and diplomas (NVQ 5)
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H (Honours) - Bachelors degrees, graduate certificates and diplomas
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6 - Vocational certificates and diplomas
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4 - Higher levels
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I (Intermediate) - Diplomas of Higher Education and Further Education, Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diplomas
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5 - Key skills Vocational certificates and diplomas (NVQ 4)
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C (Certificate) - Certificate of Higher Education
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4 - Vocational certificates and diplomas
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3 - Key skills, Vocational certificates and diplomas, A-levels, (NVQ 3)
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3 - Advanced
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2 - Key skills, Vocational certificates and diplomas, Basic Skills, GCSE (Grades A* to C), (NVQ 2)
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2 - Intermediate
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1 - Key skills, Vocational certificates and diplomas, Basic skills, GCSE (Grades D to G), (NVQ 1)
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1- Foundation
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Entry - Basic skills, Certificates of achievement
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Entry
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More information on the National Qualifications Framework can be obtained from the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) website.
More information on the Framework
for Higher Education Qualifications can be found on the Quality
Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) website.
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