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A set of learning outcome statements for each level is called ‘Level Descriptors’. Theydistinguish the levels within a qualifications framework.Level Descriptors form the foundation for specific qualifications design and development(i.e. qualifications are developed for specific needs and aligned to the appropriate level).The QFEmirates grid comprises six levels above the point of graduation from HighSchool at Level 4 i.e. levels 5 – 10. These are the levels and associated qualificationsthat are of principal interest to higher education providers.3. A qualifications structure - classification (type), titles and profilesThe types of qualifications that are to be used in the QFEmirates are defined, as is theconvention for titling qualifications at each level. More than one qualification may beestablished at the same level. Titles are assigned to each relevant qualification to beused.For each qualification an individual ‘profile’ (specification) is produced using the LevelDescriptors. Each qualification profile thus denotes the parcel of learning outcomes to beachieved for the given qualification outcome. They become the ready reference tool forqualifications development, assessment, alignment and comparability.QFEMIRATES LEVELS AND THEIR ALIGNMENT TO OTHER NATIONALFRAMEWORKSA further key design consideration was the desire to ensure that the QFEmirates could beclearly and easily aligned to international meta-frameworks, in particular the EuropeanQualifications Framework (EQF) and the Framework for Qualifications of the European HigherEducation Area (the Bologna Framework).The intended ten levels readily relate to the EQF and the Bologna Framework as well as othernational frameworks, such as the Australian Qualifications Framework or Ireland’s NationalFramework of Qualifications. The table below shows how the QFEmirates aligns to the EQFand Bologna Framework.5 Emirates Handbook and Implementation of QFEmirates in Higher Education
Alignment of QFEmirates with European Qualifications Framework and the BolognaFramework:QFEMIRATES LEVEL EQF LEVEL BOLOGNA FRAMEWORK10 8 Third cycle9, 8 7Second cycle7 6 First cycle6 5 Short cycle5 44 33 21,2 1KEY DEFINITIONS OF TERMINOLOGY IN THE QFEMIRATESIt is important to include key definitions of terminology to enhance consistency ofunderstanding and communication for developers, users and the community. Thesedefinitions have been included in Annexure B of the Handbook – Key definitions ofterminology in the QFEmirates.STRUCTURE OF THE QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK FOR THEEMIRATESThe QFEmirates Level Descriptors are comprised of:1. Number of levelsTen [10] levels have been adopted for the QFEmirates.2. Learning Outcomes (5 strands)Learning outcomes expressed in terms of strands:KnowledgeSkillAspects of competence (comprising three strands).Emirates Handbook and Implementation of QFEmirates in Higher Education6
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