National Certificate
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The National Certificate is a higher education qualification in a technology discipline offered by higher institutions across the globe. Each country has its own specifications about the certificate.
Ireland
The National Certificate (
Leaving Certificate or similar educational achievement. Many students continue education and transfer to a National Diploma course or a Bachelor's degree
.
The first National Certificates in Ireland were awarded in 1972 at five
Regional Technical Colleges. Since June 2006 and the implementation of the National Framework of Qualifications, the National Certificate has been replaced by the Higher Certificate
in a number of similar disciplines.
United Kingdom
England, Wales and Northern Ireland
In the educational systems of
NVQ
Level 3 standard.
Scotland
National Certificate courses in Scotland are a one-year course offered by Technical Colleges. They are typically used to progress on to a Higher National Certificate or similar degree course, although a National Certificate is still a recognised qualification on its own.[1]
Mauritius
In
National Qualifications Framework
(NQF).
See also
References
- ^ SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) - Kilmarnock College