The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is a system of 10 levels which allows the different standards and levels of qualifications to be compared in the Republic of Ireland.
CAO process applications for Levels 6-8 in the Framework:
Level 6 courses result in the awarding of a Higher Certificate
Level 7 courses result in the awarding of an Ordinary Degree
Level 8 courses result in the awarding of an Honours Degree
A diagram of the NFQ is on the website of the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) www.qqi.ie.