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Understanding the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
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NFQ Diagram
AWARDING BODIES AWARDS IN THE FRAMEWORK
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What is the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)?
» A framework for the development, recognition and award of qualifications in Ireland
» One framework to encompass all awards for all aspects of education and training
» A simple, transparent frame of reference
What is the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)?
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Development of the NFQ
» Promote the transparency of Ireland’s qualifications system
» Need for a more flexible system of qualifications
» Need for portability of qualifications – into and out of country
» European policy trends and agreements – Lisbon, Copenhagen and Bologna, European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
Development of the NFQ
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AWARDING BODIES AWARDS IN THE FRAMEWORK
USING THE NFQ
Using the NFQ
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www.QQI.ie www.nfq.ieUSING THE NFQ
LEARNERS
» Help plan education and training and career progression
» Make informed choices, know progression routes available
» Qualifications in the NFQ are recognised nationally and internationally
Learners
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ADVISORS
» Support learners to make their existing level knowledge, skill or competence visible and valuable
» Use the NFQ to explain Ireland’s system of national qualifications
» Assist learners to identify pathways toward the qualifications that they are interested in achieving
Advisors
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EMPLOYERS and RECRUITERS
» Understand Ireland’s system of qualifications and how qualifications can be compared
» Use the NFQ to indicate qualifications requirements associated with work performance
» Provide fair recognition of qualifications and so improve the quality of recruitment processes
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PROVIDERS
» Providers can use the NFQ to develop courses and qualifications that are nationally and internationally recognised
» Providers can use the NFQ to signal confidence in the quality of their courses and qualifications
» Providers can use the NFQ as a reference point for validating prior learning and achievement
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AWARDING BODIES AWARDS IN THE FRAMEWORK
UNDERSTANDING THE NFQ
UNDERSTANDing the NFQ
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LEVELS
AWARDING BODIES AWARDS IN THE FRAMEWORK
UNDERSTANDING THE NFQ
AWARDING BODIES AWARDS IN THE FRAMEWORK
LEVELs
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AWARDING BODIES AWARDS IN THE FRAMEWORK
MAJOR AWARDS
MAJOR AWARDs
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NON-MAJOR AWARDS
NON-MAJOR AWARDs
AWARDING BODIES AWARDS IN THE FRAMEWORK
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NAMED AWARDS
» A ‘named award’ is what a learner receives
» A named award is for achievement in a specific field of learning – e.g. Honours Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, or Level 5 Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
» A named award is associated with a level in the Framework through the award-type to which it belongs
» Named awards are developed by the awarding bodies
NAMED AWARDs
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AWARDING BODIES AWARDS IN THE FRAMEWORK
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AWARDING BODIES
AWARDING BODIES
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AWARDING BODIES AWARDS IN THE FRAMEWORK
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STATE EXAMINATIONS COMMISSION
State Examinations Commission
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AWARDING BODIES AWARDS IN THE FRAMEWORK
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QUALITY AND QUALIFICATIONS IRELAND
Quality and Qualifications Ireland
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AWARDING BODIES AWARDS IN THE FRAMEWORK
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INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY
Institutes of Technology
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AWARDING BODIES AWARDS IN THE FRAMEWORK
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UNIVERSITIES
UniversitIES
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THE NFQ AND MOBILITY
The NFQ and Mobility
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www.QQI.ie www.nfq.ieTHE NFQ AND MOBILITY
META-FRAMEWORKS
» Framework for Qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, the ‘Bologna Framework’
» Verification of compatibility with the Irish national framework – completed November 2006
» European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF)
» Irish Referencing process completed in May 2009
Meta-Frameworks
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EUROPEAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK
European Qualifications Framework
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EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATION AREA ‘BOLOGNA’ FRAMEWORK
European Higher Education Area
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EUROPASS
EuropASS AND NARIC IRELAND
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www.QQI.ie www.nfq.ieTHE NFQ AND MOBILITYNARIC IRELAND
NARIC IRELAND (NARIC: National Academic Recognition Information Centre)
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» The NFQ sets out trusted pathways through our national qualifications system.
» All qualifications included in the NFQ are underpinned by robust quality assurance arrangements.
» QQI quality assures providers of courses leading to NFQ awards.
» You can be sure that your NFQ award will be recognised at home and abroad.
The NFQ and Quality Assurance
THE NFQ AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
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» QQI is responsible for maintaining Ireland’s NFQ
» QQI is Ireland’s Designated National Coordination Point for the European Qualifications Framework
» QQI is Ireland’s National Europass Centre
» QQI is Ireland’s National Academic Recognition Information Centre providing advice on the recognition of foreign qualifications
About Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
ABOUT QUALITY AND QUALIFICATIONS IRELAND (QQI)
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» www.nfq.ie
» www.europass.ie
» www.naric.ie
» www.QQI.ie
Further Information
FURTHER INFORMATION