National Qualifications Framework

Education level
Level of the National Qualifications Framework
Competencies of the person
Preschool education
zero level
ability of a person to act adequately in known simple situations under direct supervision of another person
Primary education
first level
ability of a person to perform simple tasks in typical situations in a clearly defined and structured field of work or study, perform tasks under direct supervision of another person
Basic secondary education
second level
ability of a person to perform typical uncomplicated tasks in typical situations in a clearly defined and structured field of work or study, perform tasks under supervision, with elements of independent behaviour
Field-specific secondary education
third level
ability of a person to perform manufacturing or learning tasks of average complexity under determined algorithms and established time and quality standards
First (beginner) level of vocational (vocational technical) education
second level
determines the ability of a person to perform typical uncomplicated tasks in typical situations in a clearly defined and structured field of work or study, perform tasks under supervision, with elements of independent behavior
Second (basic) level of vocational (vocational technical) education
third level
ability of a person to perform manufacturing or learning tasks of average complexity under determined algorithms and established time and quality standards
Third (higher) level of vocational (vocational technical) education
forth level
ability of a person to independently perform complex special purpose manufacturing or learning tasks in a certain field of activity or in the course of study, in particular, in non-standard situations
Professional pre-higher education
fifth level
ability of a person to independently perform complex special purpose manufacturing or learning tasks in a separate field of professional activity or in the course of study, be responsible for his/her performance and supervise other persons in certain situations
Initial level (short cycle) of higher education
sixth level
ability of a person to solve routine special purpose problems in certain filed of professional activity or in the course of study, which solution involves the application of postulates and methods of relevant sciences and is characterized by certain ambiguity of conditions, be responsible for his/her performance and supervise other persons in certain situations
First level of higher education (bachelor's degree)
seventh level
ability of a person to solve complex special purpose problems and practical challenges in certain filed of professional activity or in the course of study, which solution involves the application of certain theories and methods of relevant sciences and is characterized by complexity and ambiguity of conditions
Second level of higher education (master's degree)
eighth level
ability of a person to solve complex problems and challenges in certain filed of professional activity or in the course of study, which solution involves the conduct of research and/or exercise of innovation and is characterized by ambiguity of conditions and requirements
Third (educational and research/ educational and creative) level of higher education
ninth level
ability of a person to solve complex problems in the filed of professional and/or research and innovation activity, which solution involves a fundamental rethinking of the existing and creation of new holistic knowledge and/or professional practice
Research level of higher education
tenth level
ability of a person to define and solve socially significant systemic issues in a certain branch of activity that are crucial for ensuring sustainable development and require that new system-forming knowledge and advanced technologies are created