To define qualification types:Use the Qualification Types window to define the qualifications that your enterprise recognizes.
Before you start this task, your system administrator must define generic qualification types (such as Degree, Diploma, and License) in the PER_CATEGORIES lookup.
To define qualification types:Enter the name of the qualification.
In the Category field, select the qualification type.
If required, rank the qualification.
Entering Qualifications Framework Details
Note: This section applies only if you are defining a Qualifications Framework qualification.
Enter the Qualifications Framework identifier for the qualification.
Select the Qualifications Framework qualification type (for example, Diploma, Bachelor of Arts, or School Certificate).
Select the main and subsidiary fields of learning to which the qualification belongs.
The main field of learning identifies the industry or sector to which the qualification belongs (for example, Management Studies or Nursing).
The subsidiary field identifies the subject area within the field of learning to which the qualification belongs (for example, Marketing or Neonatal Care).
Select the level type and level.
Qualifications Framework levels indicate the extent to which knowledge and skills have been advanced by learning. For example, a qualification could be at Level 3 on a scale ranging from Level 1 through Level 5.
The level type identifies the category to which the Qualifications Framework level belongs (for example, NQF, NVQ, or HND).
Select the credit type and enter the total number of credits for this qualification.
The credit type identifies the unit of measure for unit standard credits. For example, the credit type could be notional hours of work or study required to achieve a Qualifications Framework qualification.
Select the qualification provider.
Select the Quality Assurance (QA) organization that registered the qualification provider.
Entering Qualification Competencies
Note: This section applies only if you are defining a Qualifications Framework qualification.
Click Competencies to open the Qualification Competencies window.
In the Unit Standard Competency Links region, select the name of a unit standard competency that contributes to this qualification.
The Unit Standard ID appears automatically.
Select the unit standard type. This value specifies the relevance of the unit standard competency to the qualification (for example, core or optional).
Enter the dates between which the link is valid. You must enter a start date, but you can leave the end date blank.
Repeat Steps 12 through 14 for additional unit standard competencies.
Save your work.