What are Level 4 and 5 qualifications?
Level 4/5 refers to a certain skills level and includes qualifications such as apprenticeships, ‘technical education’, HNCs, NVQs, foundation degrees and the first two years of an undergraduate degree.
What is Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications?

NFQ Level 8 = Honours Bachelor Degree (3-4 years duration). NFQ Level 8 = Higher Diploma (1 year duration).
What is an NQF level 6?
Level 6 is a National Diploma or an Advance Certificate. This diploma is awarded to students who have completed a Nation Diploma programme. NQF level 7 is a Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma. To receive this you would have to have completed a degree programme at a university or other higher learning institution.
Is Level 7 equivalent to a Masters?
In short, a Level 7 Diploma is a globally-recognised certification at Level 7 equivalent, but not a full master’s; however, it allows you to advance your knowledge and skills gained from your first degree to postgraduate level.

What’s the difference between Level 7 and 8?
Level 8 programmes are offered at universities, Institutes of technology, private colleges and training colleges. Level 7 degrees are known as ordinary degrees.
How do I know my NQF level?
Tips to check if your qualification is NQF registered:
- Always check credentials.
- Make the institution is accredited and registered.
- Check on the NQF qualification.
- Share your knowledge on NQF qualification with friends and family.
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What is N5 equivalent to?
Higher Certificate
What is a NATED qualification equivalent to? The N5 qualification is equivalent to a Higher Certificate, and naturally N6 is equivalent to a Diploma . The NATED qualification at Bellview Institute goes up until N6, which means you could successfully complete a Diploma in your desired field of interest!