National Framework of Qualifications

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The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is a system used to describe levels of educational qualifications in Ireland. Responsibility for maintaining and developing the framework lies with the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland.

Launched in 2003, the NFQ was developed as a means of comparing training and qualifications between institutions of education at all levels. It includes primary school, second level, FETAC, HETAC, Dublin Institute of Technology and university courses.[1] The framework consists of 10 levels, ranging from basic certificates to doctoral level. A 'fan diagram' [1] is used to illustrate the progression of the levels.[2]

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  1. ^ National Framework of Qualifications - About the NFQ
  2. ^ National Framework of Qualifications - Communication Materials

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