NQF Level
Academic
Vocational (inclusive of Special Needs)
10
Doctoral Degree
9
Master’s Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
BVQs
Professional Award L9
8
Bachelor’s Degree
Professional Award L8
7
Associate Degree
HND
Professional Award L7
6
Diploma
ND
Award L6
5
Advanced Graduation Qualifications
Foundation Year
Advanced Certificate
Award L5
4
School Graduation Qualification
Certificate 4
Award L4
3
Intermediate Certification
Certificate 3
Award L3
2
Access 2
Certificate 2
1
Access 1
Certificate 1
