1. National Vocational & Technical Training Commission, Pakistan
National Vocational Qualification Framework (NVQF)
TVET CONFERENCE
INTERNATIONAL
PAKISTAN
National Vocational & Technical Training Commission, Pakistan

2. Director (Skill Standards & Curricula)
Noshin Mohiyudin
Director (Skill Standards & Curricula)
NAVTTC

3. Issues in TVET Sector Disintegrated TVET sector
73% labor force trained in informal sector
Lagging behind both in terms of quantity & quality
Mismatch: qualification vs. needs
Non Involvement of private sector
Bulging youth

4. Establish a National Qualifications Framework
National Skills Strategy
Paradigm Shift
Demand-driven training
Competency-based training
Objectives
Providing relevant Skills for Economic Development
Improving Access, Equity, Ownership & Employability
Assuring Quality
Establish a National Qualifications Framework

5. Rationale
Non-uniformity in nomenclature, duration, curriculum design, delivery, examination system and certification
The principal aim of framework is to create a uniform and transparent qualifications system to assist Pakistan to
be competitive globally,
increase the efficiency of the domestic industry,
enhance foreign remittances,
have employable skills in the context of a growing population
ensure access to new career opportunities

6. What is Qualification Framework?
An instrument for the classification of qualifications according to a set of criteria for specified levels of learning achieved
Provide a vision and an organisational structure for construction of a qualifications system
Mechanism to systematically describe the characteristics and value of qualifications and the relationships that they have with other qualifications

7. Evaluation of NVQF in Pakistan
The first NVQF draft was evolved in 2013 after repeated rounds of consultations with the major stakeholders of public and private sectors.
About 800 views and suggestions were compiled.
This first version of NVQF has been finalized in consultations and endorsement of all stakeholders.

8. Who Benefits from NVQF Trainees Employers Government
Employability, mobility, accessibility, flexibility
Employers
Directly involve in qualification development
Skills matching
Government
Standardized TVET Sector
Optimum utilization of resources
International recognition of qualifications
Addressing the economic needs of the country

9. Objectives of NVQF Standardization of Qualifications
Promote recognition of qualifications
Optimizing the role of private sector
Promote upskilling of population through horizontal and vertical progression
Facilitate Recognition of Prior Learning/Recognition of Current Competencies (RPL/RCC)
Support new ways of standardising technical and vocational training
Quality assurance.

10. Structure of NVQF Title of Qualification Education Sector
Doctorate Level
Master (MTech)
Bachelor (BTech, BSc Engr., BSc/BA)
Diploma (DAE)
National Vocational Certificate 4
National Vocational Certificate 3
National Vocational Certificate 2
National Vocational Certificate 1
Level 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Higher Education
Sector
Training Sector covered by NVQF
Technical and Vocational Education
Title of Qualification
Education Sector

11. Equivalence in NVQF The extent to which two qualifications are same
Horizontal transfer
where two qualifications at the same level have some common competency-standards
Vertical overlap
qualification at a higher level has some common competency-standards with a qualification at a lower level
Bridging/ Second Chance
where assessment in recognition of prior learning allows (a) entry to an advanced programme; or (b) allows for some credit towards an advanced programme
detail

12. Vertical Mobility of Qualifications
Energy Sector
Hospitality Sector
National Vocational Certificate Level-4 in Energy (MHP)
National Vocational Certificate Level-4 in Hospitality (Sou Chef)
National Vocational Certificate Level-3 in Energy (MHP)
National Vocational Certificate Level-3 in Hospitality
(Chef de Partie)
National Vocational Certificate Level-2 in Energy (MHP)
National Vocational Certificate Level-2 in Hospitality (Cook)
National Vocational Certificate Level-1 in Energy (MHP)
National Vocational Certificate Level-1 in Hospitality (Waiter)

13. Transferable , if achieved by trainee
Horizontal Mobility
National Vocational Certificate Level-2 in Energy (Micro Hydro Power plant Operator)
National Vocational Certificate Level-2 in Energy (Bio Gas Plant Operator)
Generic Competency 1
Generic Competency 1
Generic Competency 2
Transferable , if achieved by trainee
Generic Competency 2
Generic Competency 3
Generic Competency 3
Core Competency 1
Core Competency 1
Core Competency 2
Core Competency 2
Core Competency 3
Core Competency 3
Core Competency 4
Core Competency 4

14. Qualification Development
Skill Demand Analysis
DACUM/Job Analysis
Standardization of Competencies
Qualifications
Define
Competency Units
Level Credit
Progress and Achievement
Pathways and Equivalences
Assessment
Define
Assessment Plan
Validation
Evidence Guidelines
Post Assessment Moderation
CBA Packages
Curriculum
Define
Modules
Learning Units
Guidelines for Instructional Hours
Setting Equipment Needs
Teaching Learning Material
Define
TLM Package Catalogue
Templates
Prepare Examples using Templates

15. Qualifications and Pathways
Certificate
Level 5
Individual Coming from
Competency Assessment
Competency Level
Competency-based
Assessment Standards
Institutional Course- based learning
Apprenticeship (Formal)
Work-based Learning (Non-Formal)
Work-based Learning (Programs)
RPL/RCC (Informal)
Direct Assessment Skill Tests
RPL
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1

16. CBT and Long and Short Courses Long Course for qualification

17. Management of NVQF
National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC):
facilitation, coordination and regulation of technical education and vocational training in the country
Provincial Technical Education & Vocational Training Authorities (TEVTAs):
implementation of the competency-based training program
Board of Technical Education (BTE) and Trade Testing Boards (TTB)
responsible for the operation of NVQF compliant assessment
Sector Skill Councils:
identification of priority demand; the development of skills competency-standards, qualifications and curricula

18. Implementation of NVQF
Developed 114 CBT Qualifications (1-4 Levels)
Hospitality, Construction, IT, Textile, Light Engineering, Energy From level
Developed Qualification for CBT Assessor
Developed 04 Qualifications for TVET Trainers
Developed 12 Qualifications on CVT Approach

19. Implementation of NVQF
Offered 15 CBT Trades under PMYSDP
Trained 600+ CBT Assessors
Trained 150 Trainers for training CBT Programs
Trained 130 Principals for CBT Implementation