Framework Development
The National Framework of Qualifications, the NFQ was proposed through the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999 and launched in 2003. You can learn more about the framework at the NFQ website.
We have organised information about the development of the framework under the following headings.
- NFQ Determinations
- Policies and Criteria for the Framework under section 8(2) (c)
- NFQ related Consultation Documents
- NFQ related Research/Reports
- Placement of Former Awards
- Related Policies
We have also provided a Glossary.


