European qualifications framework for lifelong learning (EQF) – Level 1

First level of the European reference tool for the description and comparison of qualifications developed at national, international or sectoral level. The learning outcomes relevant to EQF level 1 are:

  • knowledge: basic general knowledge;
  • skills: basic skills required to carry out simple tasks;
  • responsibility and autonomy: work or study under direct supervision in a structured context.
Comment

Examples of qualifications at EQF level 1:

  • United Kingdom:
    • England and Northern Ireland: Entry level certificates (sublevel 3), Functional skills entry level (England) (English, mathematics and ICT), Essential skills qualifications (Northern Ireland);
    • Scotland: National 3 awards, Skills for work national 3, National certificate, National progression award;
    • Wales: Entry level qualifications;
  • Ireland: Level 1 certificate (e.g. level 1 certificate in communications), Level 2 certificate (e.g. level 2 certificate in general learning).
Source

Based on Council of the European Union, 2017; UNESCO, 2019.

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primary education (ISCED level 1 – EQF levels 1 or 2)