National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act 67 of 2008)

Notices

Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF) Policy

Chapter ll : The Character of OQSF

34 - 35. Number of levels and level descriptors
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34. The NQF has ten levels. Occupational and part qualifications occupy eight levels, namely levels 1-8 of the NQF.

 

35. Each NQF level has descriptors as determined by SAQA. Level descriptors are statements describing learning achievement at a particular level of the NQF that provides a broad indication of the types of learning outcomes and assessment criteria that are appropriate to a qualification at that level.