What the NQF does:

If you imagine a bridge you will know that a bridge connects communities, it allows people to flow, and supports the economic and social development of a community.

We encourage you to see the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as the most appropriate bridge to life-long learning.

If you read the objectives of the NQF in the NQF Act 67 of 2008 you will discover words like access, mobility, progression, career path, and full personal development. When thinking about the bridge metaphor these words; access, mobility, progression and path come to life. You can easily imagine how the bridge opens doors to new opportunities; enables travel to new unexplored places, and ultimately supports the rise to new heights of achievement.

The NQF has been established to provide the same opportunities from learning for you. A modern well engineered bridge is also always reliable. This is another important feature of the NQF. The NQF has been built on the principles of relevant and appropriate standards, quality and excellence. Therefore by selecting an NQF accredited qualification, you are assured of choosing a quality and genuine qualification that is nationally benchmarked and internationally comparable. You are encouraged to see the NQF as your life-long learning bridge. By communicating collaborating and cooperating with the NQF you can be assured of being guided across your most appropriate bridge towards your own goals and dreams.

The objectives of the NQF as outlined in the SAQA Act are as follows:

• To create an 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;
• Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the nation at large.

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