This document outlines various pathways and qualifications within a national vocational qualifications framework. It shows that individuals can enter the framework through competency-based assessments of prior informal learning, or through more formal programs like apprenticeships, work-based learning, or institutional course-based learning. These pathways can lead to certificates at three qualification levels, with progression between levels possible based on additional assessments, courses, or work experience. Records of achievement are provided for completed courses and certifications for fully qualified levels.

1. Qualifications and Pathways
1
Certificate
Individual Coming from Competency Assessment Competency Level
Assessment
Competency-based
Assessment Standards
• RPL/RCC (Informal)
• Direct Assessment Skill Tests
3
Level
2
Level
• Institutional Course-based
learning
• Apprenticeship (Formal)
• Work-based Learning (Non-
Formal)
• Work-based Learning (Programs)
5
Level
4
Level
1
Level

2. Level 3
Certificate
Level 2
Certificate
Level 1
Certificate
L2 Trade Course
L1 Trade Course
L3 Trade Course CS CS CS
CS CS CS
CS CS CS
As a result of
assessment of
RPL/RCC enter at
the appropriate
level and then
move up
Informal Entry and
Progress Pathway
Pathways for Entry and Progression in NVQF

3. CBT and Long and Short Courses
Long Course for qualification
Short course 1 Short course 2 Short course 3

4. Record of Achievement
Full
Qualification
certification
Full
Qualification
certification
Statement
of
achievement