Learning Highway - National Qualification Framework



NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK LEVEL FRAMEWORK FOR HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Vocational Diplomas 8 (Doctors)
Doctorates
Key Skills Vocational Certificates and Diplomas (NVQ 5) 7 (Masters)
Master's Degrees Postgraduate certificates and diplomas
Vocational Certificates and Diplomas 6 (Honours)
Bachelor's degrees Graduate certificates and diplomas
Key Skills Vocational Certificates and Diplomas (NVQ 4) 5 (Intermediate)
Foundation Degrees Diplomas of Higher Education Diplomas of Further Education Higher National Diplomas
Vocational Certificates and Diplomas 4 (Certificate)
Certificates of Higher Education
A Levels
Key Skills Vocational Certificates and Diplomas (NVQ 3)		 3  
GCSE (Grades 'A-C')
Key Skills Vocational Certificates and Diplomas (NVQ 2)		 2  
GCSE (Grades 'D-G')
Key Skills Vocational Certificates and Diplomas (NVQ 1)		 1  
Basic Skills Entry Certificates Entry Level