structure of nvqf
The structure of NVQF contains eight levels. National Vocational Certificates for level 1 to 4 and Diploma for Level 5 will be assessed and certified by QABs and graduate and postgraduate qualifications i.e. Level 6 to 8 will be assessed and degrees awarded by universities accredited by HEC.
The National Vocational Certifcate (NVC) level 1 to 4 prepares students from a semi-skilled person to a professional who possess necessary knowledge of an area of work or study from elementary to comprehensive knowledge as per level requirements, skills required to carry out and complete the tasks as per level complexity and take the responsibility from limited supervision (level 1) to full autonomy (level 4). The Diploma (Level 5) prepares students to become specialist having advanced theoretical knowledge of an area of work or study, possess mental, technical and practical skills to complete tasks, carry out planning and development with complete accountability
Level 1
Knowledge & Understanding
Elementary knowledge of an area of work or study with safety procedures
Skills
Limited practical skills required to carry out single-process tasks and solve routine problems using simple rules and tools
Responsibility
Work or study under direct supervision with limited autonomy
Level 2
Knowledge & Understanding
Basic knowledge of readily available facts, processes and general theory of an area of work or study
Skills
Basic practical skills required to complete tasks and solve problems by selecting and applying basic methods, tools, materials and information
Responsibility
Take responsibility for prioritising and completing tasks in work or study under indirect supervision with some autonomy and adapt own abilities when solving problems
Level 3
Knowledge & Understanding
Broad theoretical knowledge and interpretation of available information in relevant contexts within an area of work or study
Skills
Broad range of well-developed mental and practical skills required to plan and complete multi-stage tasks and generate optimum solutions to specific problems in a field of work or study
Responsibility
Plan and manage own work and/or supervise the routine work of others, taking some responsibility for the evaluation and improvement of work or study activities
Level 4
Knowledge & Understanding
Comprehensive theoretical knowledge within a field of work or study and an awareness of the boundaries of that knowledge
Skills
Comprehensive range of mental, technical and practical skills required to complete complex tasks and develop creative solutions to abstract problems
Responsibility
Exercise full responsibility for management and supervision in contexts of work or study activities within well-defined boundaries and where there is unpredictable change. Provide inputs to review and develop performance of self and others
Diploma Level 5
Knowledge & Understanding
Advanced theoretical knowledge with analytical interpretation of an area of work or study and an awareness of the boundaries of that knowledge
Skills
Specialist level of mental, technical and practical skills required to complete variable complex tasks and develop innovative solutions to abstract and complex problems in an advanced field of work or study
Responsibility
Carry out planning and development of courses of action with complete accountability Exercise management and supervision in work or study activities where there is unpredictable change Review and develop performance of self and others
Bachelor Level 6
Knowledge & Understanding
Advanced theoretical knowledge with analytical interpretation of an area of work or study and an awareness of the boundaries of that knowledge
Skills
Specialist level of mental, technical and practical skills required to complete variable complex tasks and develop innovative solutions to abstract and complex problems in an advanced field of work or study
Responsibility
Carry out planning and development of courses of action with complete accountability Exercise management and supervision in work or study activities where there is unpredictable change Review and develop performance of self and others