National qualifications frameworks: reflections and trajectories
The Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) has become a prominent feature of our qualifications system. Governed by statute, the NFQ was launched in 2003 as a framework for the development, recognition and award of qualifications in the State. It is a classification of qualifications: national qualifications achieved in schools, further education and higher education are included in the ten NFQ levels. The aim of the NFQ structure is to enhance transparency and trust in qualifications. This paper aims to inform discussion amongst Irish stakeholders in the NFQ in their thinking about ... Show more
Authors: Coles, Mike
Published: Dublin, Ireland, Quality and Qualifications Ireland, 2017
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Physical description: 27 p.
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