Extracts from the Qualifications Framework Emirates ... - CAA

specific title is one that amplifies and gives content context to the generic title. It sets out therequired learning outcomes relevant to sector activities, discipline, field of learning/work, orsubject matter/topic area. For example, a Bachelor qualification is to be developed forbusiness administration: the Degree, ‘Bachelor’ is a ’generic’ title used for a Level 7qualification in the QFEmirates. The specific sector activities, field of learning/work ordiscipline relates to Business Administration. Thus, the qualification title comprised of thegeneric title is amplified by the specific title and represented in the following manner:Bachelor of Business Administration (showing both ‘generic’ title and ‘specific’ title).The qualifications structure of the QFEmirates is primarily concerned with control of the‘generic’ title. Consequently, the titles and respective profiles of ‘generic’ qualifications areused as the basic building block for developing the ‘specific’ qualifications. Genericqualifications cannot be developed for achievement by a learner seeking such.The ‘specific’ qualification titles relate to content and context and are, therefore, much moredetailed and focused than those defining ‘generic’ qualification titles and profiles. Moreover,‘specific’ qualifications when developed against the defined titles and profiles and approvedby the relevant accreditation/awarding body are considered to be directly aligned to theQFEmirates.It should be noted that while it is possible to design qualifications that fit exactly to thequalification profiles of a level, the reality in practice is that most qualifications are madefrom parcels of learning outcomes defined in the standards that may relate to more than onelevel. Nevertheless, it is possible to identify the dominant level in any bundle of outcomesand so ascribe a level designation to any qualification.Often these qualifications are managed, developed, approved and/or recognised by therelevant authorised bodies such as accreditation/awarding bodies (or commissions) includingfederal and other entities with the power to award qualifications, such as universities. Thesework in consultation with competent advisory arrangements/committees they haveestablished to provide advice on such.An initial generic set of qualification titles and profiles have been developed for use in theQFEmirates.The transition from existing to new titles, where necessary to align with theQFEmirates, will be accomplished over a reasonable time frame to bediscussed with CAA licensed institutions.Emirates Handbook and Implementation of QFEmirates in Higher Education8