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NW Education, Training & Development

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Education & Professional Development

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Qualification Comparisons UK

RQF Level

Level Criteria

Example Qualification

Level 7

Holder reformulates and uses practical, conceptual or technological knowledge and understanding of a subject or field of work to create ways forward in contexts where there are many interacting factors. Holder critically analyses, interprets and evaluates complex information, concepts and theories to produce modified conceptions. Holder understands the wider contexts in which the area of study or work is located. Holder understands current developments in the area of study or work. Holder understands different theoretical and methodological perspectives and how they affect the area of study or work.
AND/OR
Holder can use specialised skills to conceptualise and address problematic situations that involve many interacting factors. Holder can determine and use appropriate methodologies and approaches. Holder can design and undertake research, development or strategic activities to inform or produce change in the area of work or study. Holder can critically evaluate actions, methods and results and their short- and long-term implications.

Level 7 Award
Level 7 Certificate
Level 7 Diploma

Master's degree
Integrated master's degree

Primary qualifications (first degrees) in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science

PGCE
PGDip
PGCert

Holder has advanced practical, conceptual or technological knowledge and understanding of a subject or field of work to create ways forward in contexts where there are many interacting factors. Holder understands different perspectives, approaches or schools of thought and the theories that underpin them. Holder can critically analyse, interpret and evaluate complex information, concepts and ideas.
AND/OR
Holder can determine, refine, adapt and use appropriate methods and advanced cognitive and practical skills to address problems that have limited definition and involve many interacting factors. Holder can use and, where appropriate, design relevant research and development to inform actions. Holder can evaluate actions, methods and results and their implications.

Level 6 Award
Level 6 Certificate
Level 6 Diploma
Degree Apprenticeship

Bachelor's degree
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Diploma
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education

Level 6

Holder has practical, theoretical or technological knowledge and understanding of a subject or field of work to find ways forward in broadly defined, complex contexts. Holder can analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant information, concepts and ideas. Holder is aware of the nature and scope of the area of study or work. Holder understands different perspectives, approaches or schools of thought and the reasoning behind them.
AND/OR
Holder can determine, adapt and use appropriate methods, cognitive and practical skills to address broadly defined, complex problems. Holder can use relevant research or development to inform actions. Holder can evaluate actions, methods and results.

Level 5

Higher National Diploma
Level 4 NVQ
Level 5 Award
Level 5 Certificate
Level 5 Diploma
Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship

Foundation degree
Diploma of Higher Education
Higher National Diploma (awarded by a degree-awarding body)

Level 4

Holder has practical, theoretical or technical knowledge and understanding of a subject or field of work to address problems that are well defined but complex and non-routine. Holder can analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant information and ideas. Holder is aware of the nature of approximate scope of the area of study or work. Holder has an informed awareness of different perspectives or approaches within the area of study or work.
AND/OR
Holder can identify, adapt and use appropriate cognitive and practical skills to inform actions and address problems that are complex and non-routine while normally fairly well-defined. Holder can review the effectiveness and appropriateness of methods, actions and results.

Higher National Certificate
Level 4 Award
Level 4 Certificate
Level 4 Diploma
Level 4 NVQ
Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship

Certificate of Higher Education
Higher National Certificate (awarded by a degree-awarding body)

Level 3

Holder has factual, procedural and theoretical knowledge and understanding of a subject or field of work to complete tasks and address problems that while well-defined, may be complex and non-routine. Holder can interpret and evaluate relevant information and ideas. Holder is aware of the nature of the area of study or work. Holder is aware of different perspectives or approaches within the area of study or work.
AND/OR
Holder can identify, select and use appropriate cognitive and practical skills, methods and procedures to address problems that while well-defined, may be complex and non-routine. Holder can use appropriate investigation to inform actions. Holder can review how effective methods and actions have been.

A Level
Access to Higher Education Diploma
AS Level
Applied General
Cambridge Pre-U
International Baccalaureate Diploma
T Level
Level 3 Award
Level 3 Certificate
Level 3 Diploma
Level 3 NVQ
Level 3 ESOL
Level 3 National Certificate
Level 3 National Diploma
Music grades 6, 7 and 8
Advanced Apprenticeship
Welsh Bacc Advanced