Extracts from the Qualifications Framework Emirates ... - CAA

FOREWORDThis brief document is based on selected extracts from the Qualifications FrameworkEmirates Handbook published by the National Qualifications Authority (Approved 20February 2012 -1b1). The selected content is particularly relevant to the specificneeds of the Higher Education sector. The document introduces the structure andfunction of the Framework, and issues for the community of Higher Educationproviders to address in relation to Institutional Licensure and Program Accreditation.Commentary from the Commission for Academic Accreditation is inserted within thetext to provide focus in relation to the needs and requirements of the HigherEducation sector.Emirates Handbook and Implementation of QFEmirates in Higher Education2