What is qqi level 4 equivalent to?
The Level 4 Certificate is awarded by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and is on the same NFQ level as the initial section of the Leaving Cert programme.
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is the state agency responsible for promoting the quality, integrity and reputation of the further and higher education system in Ireland.
It has taken over the functions of the following 4 bodies:
If you have an award or qualification made by FETAC and HETAC, these continue to be recognised because they are on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
The NFQ describes what you need to know about qualifications as a learner. It allows you to compare qualifications, to make decisions about your choice of course and to know that it will be recognised in Ireland and abroad. The framework is made up of 10 levels from certificate to doctoral level and describes qualifications across the Irish education and training system.
All providers of education and training must inform you of the transfer and progression routes available if you undertake a particular course. This will help you find a pathway between programmes or courses to achieve the award and qualification you want.
As an individual learner, you can contact QQI directly to find out how to get certification or recognition for your existing knowledge, skill or competence. QQI will decide how this prior learning and prior experience can be assessed and they may look for help and advice from the providers of education and training in making this assessment.
When you apply to a college they may take into account your educational background, work history, community involvement and other achievements when deciding your suitability for the course. This system is known as the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
You can apply to QQI to verify your qualifications for the following awards:
There is a small fee for this service.
If you earned your qualifications abroad, QQI has an online foreign qualifications recognition service (NARIC). You can also read more about recognition of professional qualifications.
