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The National Qualifications Framework (NQF)- An Overview

In short, the NQF is the set of principles andguidelines by which records of learner achievement are registered to enablenational recognition of acquired skills and knowledge, thereby ensuring anintegrated system that encourages life-long learning.

The overview is available in all official languages:

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