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Figure 3. EQF Descriptors
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25.
The EQF does not replace national qualifications systems and the EU provides a useful resource
to allow readers to compare their national system of qualifications with the EQF Levels
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26.
In the UK, HSQ offers explosives-related vocational qualifications at UK levels 2, 3 and 4 which
are delivered by training providers that have been approved as Qualifications Centres. As
examples, here are summary extracts from EUExImp partner nations’ published descriptions.
More detailed comparisons of the EQF descriptors for levels 2, 3 and 4 against EUExImp
partners’ national systems are to be found in the ECF Qualifications annex.
LEVEL 2
27.
The owner of
EstQF
level 2 qualification:
27.1.
has basic factual knowledge of a field of work or study;
27.2.
has basic cognitive and practical skills required to use relevant information in order
to carry out tasks and to solve routine problems; uses simple rules and tools;
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27.3.
works and studies under supervision with some autonomy.
28.
The holder of a
German NQF
Level 2 will be in possession of competences for the professional
fulfilment of basic requirements within a clear and stably structured field of study or work.
Fulfilment of tasks takes place largely under supervision.
29.
In Portugal, a Level 2 NQF qualification demonstrates that the holder has a basic factual
knowledge of a field of work or study, they also have the basic cognitive and practical skills
required to use relevant information in order to carry out tasks and to solve routine problems
using simple rules and tools, and that they can work or study under supervision, with some
autonomy
30.
In UK, Level 2 qualifications recognise the ability to gain a good knowledge and understanding of
a subject area of work or study and to perform varied tasks with some guidance or supervision.
LEVEL 3
31.
The owner of Estonian EstQF level 3 qualification:
31.1.
has knowledge of facts, principles, processes and general concepts, in a field of work
or study;
31.2.
has a range of cognitive and practical skills required to accomplish tasks and solve
problems by selecting and applying basic methods, tools, materials and information;
31.3.
takes responsibility for completion of tasks in work or study;
31.4.
adapts own behaviour to circumstances in solving problems.
32.
The holder of a German NQF Level 3 will be in possession of competences for the autonomous
fulfilment of technical requirements within a field of study or field of occupational activity which
remains clear whilst being openly structured in some areas.
33.
In Portugal, a Level 3 NQF qualification demonstrates that the holder has knowledge of facts,
principles, processes and general concepts in a field of work or study and that they have a range
of cognitive and practical skills required to accomplish tasks and solve problems by selecting and
applying basic methods, tools, materials and information, which means that they can take
responsibility for completion of tasks in work or study. Adapt own behaviour to circumstances in
solving problems.
34.
In UK, Level 3 qualifications recognise the ability to gain and where relevant apply a range of
knowledge, skills and understanding. Learning at this level involves obtaining detailed
knowledge and skills. Level 3 is appropriate for people wishing to go to university, people
working independently, or in some areas supervising and training others in their field of work.
LEVEL 4
35.
The owner of Estonia EstQF level 4 qualification:
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35.1.
has factual and theoretical knowledge in broad contexts within a field of work or
study;
35.2.
has a range of cognitive and practical skills required to generate solutions to specific
problems in a field of work or study;
35.3.
exercises self-management within the guidelines of work or study contexts that are
usually predictable, but are subject to change;
35.4.
supervises the routine work of others, taking some responsibility for the evaluation
and improvement of work or study activities.
36.
The holder of a German NQF Level 4 will be in possession of competences for the autonomous
planning and processing of technical tasks assigned within a comprehensive field of study or field
of occupational activity subject to change.
37.
In the Portuguese system, the holder of a Level 4 qualification has demonstrated that they have
factual and theoretical knowledge in broad contexts within a field of work or study and a range
of cognitive and practical skills required to generate solutions to specific problems in a field of
work or study. The Level 4 holder can exercise self-management within the guidelines of work or
study contexts that are usually predictable, but are subject to change. Supervise the routine
work of others, taking some responsibility for the evaluation and improvement of work or study
activities
38.
In UK, Level 4 qualifications recognise specialist learning and involves detailed analysis of a high
level of information and knowledge in an area of work or study. Learning at this level is
appropriate for people working in technical and professional jobs, and/or managing and
developing others. Level 4 qualifications are at level equivalent to Certificates of Higher
Education.
Registration
39.
Each State and Awarding Organisation will have their own requirements and procedures for
registration of candidates.
ASSESSMENT
40.
It is quite evident that to gain a qualification, a candidate must be assessed. The assessment of
individuals for vocational qualifications based on occupational standards can take many forms
but the abiding principle is that the candidate’s real-life performance and underpinning
knowledge will be assessed in appropriate contexts.
41.
We should take account of the sensitivity of assessment and, in SAFEX Newsletter 50
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suggests that
41.1.
“One of the issues in conducting performance appraisals is the potential for
sensitivity and potential subjectivity of judging performance, so, has the use of the ESA NOS
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