21.2 National Qualifications Framework Emirates (QFE)
Level Descriptors: The QFE Level Descriptors consist of the 10 Levels described in the table below and the expected learning outcomes for each level described in five strands: Knowledge, Skills and three Competencies (Autonomy and responsibility, Role in context and Self-development). The ten levels and the five ‘strands’ of learning outcome statements define the Level Descriptors indicating the complexity of learning for each level, the expected level of achievement for each level and how each level relates to occupations in the world of work.
| Level |
Generic Name |
Vocational Education and Training (VET) |
Higher Education |
General Education |
| 10 |
Doctoral Degree |
|
Doctoral |
|
| 9 |
Master Degree |
(Applied)Master |
Master |
|
| 8 |
Graduate Diploma |
Applied Graduate Diploma |
Post Graduate Diploma |
|
| 7 |
Bachelor Degree |
(Applied)Bachelor |
Bachelor |
|
| 6 |
Higher Diploma |
Advanced Diploma |
Higher Diploma |
|
| 5 |
Diploma/Associate Degree |
Diploma |
Associate Degree |
|
| 4 |
Certificate |
Certificate 4 |
|
Secondary School Certificate (G 12) |
| 3 |
Certificate |
Certificate 3 |
|
|
| 2 |
Certificate |
Certificate 2 |
|
|
| 1 |
Certificate |
Certificate 1 |
|
|