National Qualifications Authority of Ireland

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The National Qualifications Authority of Ireland or NQAI (Údarás Náisiúnta Cáilíochtaí na hÉireann in Irish) was set up under the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act, 1999 to develop and promote the implementation of a National Framework of Qualifications across education and training in Ireland.

1 The Authority's role
2 The National Framework
3 References
4 See also
5 External links

[edit] The Authority's role

The Authority’s principal tasks are as follows:

To establish and enable the implementation of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
To enable improved arrangements for access, transfer and progression for learners
To facilitate the recognition of international awards

[edit] The National Framework

The NQAI has established, as one of its main functions, a National Framework of Qualifications. The NFQ is a ten-stage system incorporating educational and training awards from certificate to doctoral level. Awards no longer made are included in the framework for reference purposes.