Appendix 3: Level indicators for level 3 of the NQF
Introduction
This short course has been developed in alignment with the Level Indicators for Level 3 of the National Framework of Qualifications (NQF). Usually, for Level 3 certification and awards, the knowledge, skill and competence acquired are relevant to personal development, participation in society and community, employment, and access to additional education and training.
NQF Level | 3 |
Knowledge Breadth | Knowledge moderately broad in range |
Knowledge Kind | Mainly concrete in reference and with some comprehension of relationship between knowledge elements |
Know-how and skill Range | Demonstrates a limited range of practical and cognitive skills and tools |
Know-how and skill Selectivity | Select from a limited range of varied procedures and apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems |
Competence Context | Act within a limited range of contexts |
Competence Role | Act under direction with limited autonomy; function within familiar, homogeneous groups |
Competence Learning to Learn | Learn to learn within a managed environment |
Competence Insight | Assume limited responsibility for consistency of self-understanding and behaviour |
