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UK ENIC Band Framework

Band 5

Qualification typeUK frameworksComparable UK qualifications
AcademicRQF Level 3

SCQF Level 6

CQFW Level 3
AS level

Scottish Higher
VocationalRQF Level 3

SCQF Level 6

CQFW Level 3
BTEC Nationals

Extended Certificate

Foundation Diploma

Scottish Higher

SQA National Certificate at SCQF Level 6

SQA National Progression Award at SCQF Level 6
OccupationalRQF Level 3

SCQF Level 6

CQFW Level 3
RQF/CQFW Level 3 Awards or Certificates

SQA Professional Development Award at SCQF Level 6

SQA Awards at SCQF Level 6