1 What elements make up the NQF?

The NQF is a single integrated system which comprises three elements:

  • General and further education and training - this element incorporates schools and FET colleges
  • Higher education - this element includes universities, universities of technology
  • Trades and occupations - this element involves workplace learning and skills development such as learnership
2 What is the NQF and how will it be of benefit to me?

The NQF aims to:

  • create a single integrated national framework for learning achievements;
  • facilitate access to, and mobility and progression within education, training and career paths;
  • enhance the quality of education and training;
  • accelerate the redress of past unfair discrimination in education, training and employment opportunities.