National Qualification Framework (NQF)

The National Qualification Framework (NQF) is a organized system that classifies and ranks different levels of education and skills. It helps to standardize qualifications across various sectors, making it clear what someone has achieved and how their skills compare. By assigning levels to educational programs, the NQF streamlines recognition of qualifications nationally and internationally, supporting mobility in education and employment. Essentially, it creates a transparent ladder for lifelong learning, ensuring that qualifications are meaningful and comparable regardless of where or how they were obtained.