National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)

What is NSQF?

• The National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) was introduced in 2013 as a single unified framework for all qualifications.
• NSQF organizes qualifications according to a series of levels of knowledge, skills and aptitude.
• These levels are defined in terms of learning outcomes which the learner must possess regardless of whether they were acquired through formal, non-formal or informal learning.

How it works?

• Under NSQF, the learner can acquire the certification for competency needed at any level through formal, non-formal or informal learning. In that sense, the NSQF is a quality assurance framework.
• This will enable a person to acquire desired competency levels, transit to the job market and return for acquiring additional skills to further upgrade their competencies.

Operationalized by:

• NSQF is anchored in National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) and is operationalized through the National Skills Qualification Committee (NSQC).
• NSQC is chaired by chairman of National Skill Development Agency (NSDA)

PRELIMS QUESTION

Consider the following regarding National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF):
1.Under NSQF, the learner can acquire the certification for competency needed at any level through formal, non-formal or informal learning.
2.It is operationalized through the National Skills Qualification Committee (NSQC).
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2

 Answer to the Prelims Question