Qualification Profile

The results page below offers detailed information and advice on how the selected foreign qualification compares to an award and/or level on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). You can also download and print a Comparability Statement which offers a useful summary of the information.

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Comparability Statement

Ireland_ID_951.pdf

Title of Foreign Award

National Vocational Certificate Level 2

Title of Award in English

Additional Information

1 - 2 years in duration.

Country

Ireland

Type of Education

Further Education

Credit Type

Credit Value

National Framework Level in country of origin

5

EQF Level

4

Bologna Cycle

N/A

Irish NFQ Award Class

An Award at Level 5

Irish NFQ Level

5

First Published

04-11-2016

Country Education Profile

Sample Document

Award Profile

The National Vocational Certificate Level 2 is a legacy award which is no longer made in Ireland. However the award is included in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) at Level 5. See below a copy of the NFQ fan diagram, which includes information on current / former legacy awards which are recognised through the NFQ.

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