UK REGULATED QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (RQF)
- aligned to the Oxbridge Institute of Professional Development (OIPD) and the Cambridge Global Learning (CGL) awards.
There are 9 levels. Here is a summary guideline:
Level 9
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships
Can carry the Title of Professor or Professor Emeritus
Level 9
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships
Can carry the Title of Professor or Professor Emeritus
Level 8
Equivalent to Doctoral level (e.g. Dr.S/DBA or Level 8 Diploma)
Can carry the Title of OIPD and CGL – Principal Fellow
Level 8
Equivalent to Doctoral level (e.g. Dr.S/DBA or Level 8 Diploma)
Can carry the Title of OIPD and CGL – Principal Fellow
Level 7
Advanced Professional Certificate (APCAL)
Can carry the Title of Masters Level
Post graduate Diploma/Certificates (Dip. LAD) or Certified Professional Certificate
OIPD/Cambridge Global Learning – Senior Fellow
Level 7
Advanced Professional Certificate (APCAL)
Can carry the Title of Masters Level
Post graduate Diploma/Certificates (Dip. LAD) or Certified Professional Certificate
OIPD/Cambridge Global Learning – Senior Fellow
Level 6
Professional award. (E.G. CPT)
Bachelors with Honours
Can carry the Title of OIPD/Cambridge Global Learning – Fellow
Remaining 5 levels are not equated with Fellowship Awards, but Associate Awards
Level 6
Professional award. (E.G. CPT)
Bachelors with Honours
Can carry the Title of OIPD/Cambridge Global Learning – Fellow
Remaining 5 levels are not equated with Fellowship Awards, but Associate Awards
Level 5
BTEC/Higher National Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree
Associate Fellow
Level 5
BTEC/Higher National Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree
Associate Fellow
Level 4
Higher National Certificate E.g. Education
Basic Certificate. E.g. in Computer Studies
Associate Member
Level 4
Higher National Certificate E.g. Education
Basic Certificate. E.g. in Computer Studies
Associate Member
Level 3
National Certificate. E.g. in Occupational Health and Safety
Certificates in Supervision or Training
General Certificate of Education (GCE) – A Level
Level 3
National Certificate. E.g. in Occupational Health and Safety
Certificates in Supervision or Training
General Certificate of Education (GCE) – A Level
Level 2
Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
Apprenticeship Training
GCSE – grades A to C.
Level 2
Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
Apprenticeship Training
GCSE – grades A to C.
Level 1
GCSE – grade D to G E.g. ESOL or Music
Non-specific basic skills and knowledge
Note: These levels are for assessing abilities to gain knowledge and skills from general or basic to specific.
Level 1
GCSE – grade D to G E.g. ESOL or Music
Non-specific basic skills and knowledge
Note: These levels are for assessing abilities to gain knowledge and skills from general or basic to specific.