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With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning. 2. An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning. 2. An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education. Select the correct answer using the code given below: Correct Answer 2 only

The correct answer is 2 only.

National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)

  • It is a competency-based framework that organizes all qualifications according to skills, aptitude, and a series of levels of knowledge.
  • Levels are defined in terms of learning outcomes which the learner must possess regardless of whether they are obtained through informal, formal, or non-formal learning and are graded from one to ten. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
  • On 27th December 2013, NSQF was notified in India.  

Specific outcomes expected from NSQF are:

  1. Mobility between general education and vocational by alignment of degrees with Framework. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  2. Transition from non-formal to organized job market through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
  3. A national quality assurance framework to provide consistent, standardized training across the country.
  4. An international equivalence of NSQF to provide global mobility of skilled workforce from India.

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