Compare national qualifications frameworks across Europe
Information about national qualifications frameworks and qualification levels.
With the help of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) you can see how National Qualifications Frameworks (NQF) and systems relate to one another. Read descriptions of EQF levels.
You can select 2 countries from the flag icon below to see what types of qualifications are included in national frameworks referenced to the EQF. You can find up to 5 examples of qualifications for each national qualification type.
NQF 10
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Science
Doctor of Science
NQF 8
Doctorate in Government and Politics, Doctorate in Social Work
Meisterõpetaja, tase 8 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10748230
Volitatud automaatikainsener, tase 8 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10808622
Personalijuht, tase 8 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10753444
Volitatud ehitusinsener, tase 8 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10718830
Kohtukriminalistikaekspert, tase 8 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10723669
NQF 9
Master of Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Addiction Counselling
Professional award-types are generally used in conjunction with other award-types e.g. Honours Bachelor degree
NQF 7
Masters in Cyber Security, Masters in Social Entrepreneurship
Õpetaja, tase 7 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10748091
Elektroonika- ja süsteemiinsener, tase 7 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10793282
Personalijuht, tase 7 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10753472
Diplomeeritud ehitusinsener, tase 7 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10718754
Füsioterapeut , tase 7 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10670863
NQF 8
Honours Bachelor Degree in Construction Management
Higher Diploma in Legal Studies
Professional award-types are generally used in conjunction with other award-types e.g. Honours Bachelor degree
NQF 7
Ordinary Bachelor Degree in Accounting & Finance
Professional award-types are generally used in conjunction with other award-types e.g. Honours Bachelor degree
NQF 6
Bachelors in Integrated Engineering, Bachelors in Medicine
Õpetaja, tase 6 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10747319
Info- ja telekommunikatsioonitehnoloogia vanemspetsialist, tase 6 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10793313
Personalijuht, tase 6 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10753055
Ehitusinsener, tase 6 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10718661
Füsioterapeut, tase 6 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10670831
NQF 6
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture
Higher Certificate in Business
Professional award-types are generally used in conjunction with other award-types e.g. Honours Bachelor degree
NQF 5
VET Certificate for Accountant, VET Certificate for Business administration specialist, VET Certificate for Sales organiser
Meisteraednik, tase 5 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10668103
Telekommunikatsiooni vanemtehnik, tase 5 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10699982
Vanemkokk, tase 5 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10668048
Maastikuehitaja, tase 5 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10669140
Metsamajanduse spetsialist, tase 5 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10698288
NQF 5
Level 5 Certificate in Hospitality Operations
Professional award-types are generally used in conjunction with other award-types e.g. Honours Bachelor degree
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme, Leaving Certificate Applied
NQF 4
VET Certificate for Heat pump installers, VET Certificate for catering specialists
Welder, junior software developer, IT systems specialist, farm-worker
Aednik, tase 4 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10687667
Elektroonikaseadmete tehnik, tase 4 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10677997
Kokk, tase 4 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10668013
Maastikuehitaja, tase 4 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10669079
Metsatehnik, tase 4 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10698246
NQF 4
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme, Leaving Certificate Applied
Level 4 Certificate in Engineering Skills
NQF 3
VET Certificate for Woodworking bench operator, VET Certificate for Electronic equipment assembler
Nooremaednik, tase 3 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10687607
Elektroonikaseadmete koostaja, tase 3 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10677976
Abikokk, tase 3 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10667985
Maastikuehitaja, tase 3 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10669047
Raietööline, tase 3 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10665561
NQF 3
Level 3 Certificate in Information and Communication Technology
Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA)
NQF 2
VET Certificate for Cleaner assistant, VET Certificate for Assistant gardener, VET Certificate for Electronics assembly operator
Abiaednik, tase 2 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10688978
Elektroonikaseadmete koostaja, tase 2 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10677633
Köögiabiline, tase 2 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10667937
Maastikuehitaja, tase 2 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10668472
Raietööline, tase 2 https://www.kutseregister.ee/ctrl/et/Standardid/vaata/10732007
NQF 2
Level 2 Certificate in General Learning
NQF 1
Level 1 Certificate in Communications