National Skill Qualifications Framework (NSQF) has defined 10 levels of competency
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These levels are defined in terms of the learning outcomes that the learner must possess regardless of whether they are achieved through formal, non-formal, or informal learning. In this sense, NSQF is a quality assurance framework.
What is National Skill Qualifications Framework
Education, vocational training, general education, and technical education, thus A level of learning to a more high level. This will enable a person to return to gain a competent qualification level, transit to the job market, and at an opportune time, gain additional skills to further upgrade their competencies.NSQF provides for a five-year implementation program which provides that NSQF notification after the date of the third anniversary (27.12.2016),
NSQF notification date after the fifth anniversary (27.12.2018), NSQF-compliant will be mandatory for all training / educational programs/courses All training and educational institutions will set eligibility criteria for admission to various courses in terms of NSQF levels.
| Level | Expected Level of competency as defined under NSQF | Proposed Academic equivalence |
| Level –1 | No responsibility always works under continuous instruction and close supervision. | Pertains to school level education |
| Level – 2 | No responsibility works under instruction and close supervision. | Pertains to school level education |
| Level - 3 | Works under close supervision. Some responsibilities for own work within the defined limit. | Pertains to school level education |
| Level – 4 | Responsibility for own work and learning. | Pertains to school level education |
| Level - 5 | Responsibility for own work and learning and some responsibility for other’s work and learning. | Diploma |
| Level - 6 | Responsibility for own work and learning and full responsibility for other’s works and learning. | Advance Diploma |
| Level - 7 | Full responsibility for output of the group and development. | Graduation |
| Level - 8 | Exercise management and supervision in the context of work/ study having unpredictable changes, responsible for the development of self and others. | Honors at Under-Graduate level |
| Level - 9 | Responsible for decision-making in complex technical activities, involving unpredictable study/work situations. | Masters |
| Level - 10 | Responsible for strategic decisions in unpredictable complex situations of work/study. | Doctoral |
