Overview of National Qualification frameworks - Project-Nqf-Sqf

1 Structure and levels of NQFTemplate for an overview of NQFs in FranceWork package 3:Referenceability of National Qualification Frameworks__How many levels does/will the NQF have? Define the NQF’s typology: Does it have a focus oncoordinating the existing system (transparency, coherence), a focus on regulating the existingsystem (quality, accountability) or a focus on transforming system (new standards and newprovision)?French NQF levels(approuved decision from «permanent groupfor the vocational training and social promotion”(1969, march 21 st )LEVELS DEFINITIONS COMMENTSVStaff occupying jobs normally requiring alevel of training equivalent to that of brevetd'études professionnelles (BEP) or that ofcertificate d’aptitude professionnelle(CAP), and that of certificat de formationprofessionnelle des adultes (CFPA) (CFPA)of first degree .This level corresponds to a full qualification forthe exercise of a well-defined occupation withthe ability to use instruments and relatedtechnology. This activity is mainly a work ofperformance which can be autonomous withinthe limits of the techniques which are linked toit.IVStaff occupying jobs of control or highlyskilled worker who can attest to a levelequivalent to that of the Brevet Professional(BP), the brevet de technicien (BT), thebachelor's degree (general or technologic)Qualification level IV requires more knowledgethan the previous level. This activity involvesmainly technical work which can be executedindependently and / or the worker can havesupervisory responsibilities (control) andcoordination reponsabilitiesIIIStaff occupying jobs that normally requirethe level of training of diploma ofUniversity Institutes of Technology (DUT)or brevet de technicien supérieur (BTS) orend of first cycle higher education.Qualification Level III corresponds to theknowledge and ability of a higher level, withoutincluding the knowledge linked to thefoundations of the scientific fields. The requiredskills and knowledge allow to ensure theresponsibilities of design and / or supervisionand / or management, with autonomy andindependenceIIIStaff occupying jobs normally requiring alevel comparable to that of a “licence” or“maitrise”Staff occupying jobs normally requiring abetter level than the one concerning the“maitrise”.This level of qualification involves the scientificfoundations of the profession, generally leadingto autonomy in the exercise of this occupationIn addition to a stated knowledge of thescientific basis of an occupation, qualificationlevel I requires the mastery of design or researchprocesses.Source CNCP (National commission for vocational certifications)Page 1/1