1. FETAC makes awards at levels 1-6 of the National Framework of Qualifications.
Level Award Description
Level 1 Signifies achievement of elementary learning, within a well-supported
familiar environment.
Level 2 Indicates achievement of basic learning; award holders are generally
able to carry out familiar routine tasks in well-supported environments.
Level 3 Indicates basic learning across a range of areas, including managing
routine text or numerical information of a familiar nature. Award
holders have demonstrated ability to follow straightforward directions
and to take on new tasks.
Level 4 Are typically associated with introductory level employment. Award
holders have demonstrated ability to act responsibly and independently
and can solve familiar problems well, independently and as part of a
group.
Level 5 Holders have a broad range of knowledge, skill and competence and
take responsibility for the nature and quality of work in a managed
environment. A Level 5 award signifies capacity to act independently
and responsibly in a wide range of contexts.
Level 6 Signifies a high level of skill and fluency; complex problems can be
solved taking account of specialised knowledge across a broad area of
expertise. Level 6 awards are associated with supervisory work where
responsibility for the quality of others work is accepted.