National Qualifications Framework - Maps and Levels
The diagram below indicates the NQF and FHEQ levels (both current and previous).
| National Qualification Framework (NQF) |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) |
| Previous Levels |
Current Levels |
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5 Level 5 NVQ Level 5 Diploma |
8 Specialist awards |
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D (docatoral) Doctorates |
7 Level7 Diplomas |
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M (masters) Masters degrees, graducate certificates and diplomas |
4 Level 4 NVQ Level 4 National Diploma Level 4 BTEC Higher National Diploma Level 4 Certificate |
6 Level 6 National Diploma |
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H (honours Bachelor degrees, graduate certificates and diplomas |
5 Level 5 Higher National Diploma |
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I (Intermmediate) Diplomas of higher education and further education, foundation degrees and higher national diplomas |
4 Level 4 Certificate |
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C (certificate) Certificates of higher education |
3 Level 3 Certificate Level 3 NVQ A Levels |
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2 Level 2 Diploma Level 2 NVQ GCSEs Grades A* - C |
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1 Level 1 Certificate Level 1 NVQ GCSEs Grades D-G |
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Entry Entry Level Certificates |
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