All qualifications referred to are accredited to either the national qualifications framework (NQF) or the framework for higher education qualifications (FHEQ) developed by the regulatory authorities, the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
All qualifications are accredited to a framework level that relates to the complexity of the skills and knowledge required of the learner. This means qualifications at the same level on the framework are not always identical in size or content even where they have the same or similar titles. For example, a small, specialist qualification may be at the same level as a full NVQ.
It's important for development leaders and mentors to work with candidates and the framework to identify qualifications that are useful to the candidate in their job role, and support development and career progression opportunities.
To find out more about qualification framework levels, visit the QCA and QAA websites.
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