FETAC levels mean business!
FETAC makes awards at levels 1-6 of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
| Level | Award Description |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | signifies achievement of elementary learning, within a well supported familiar environment. |
| Level 2 | indicates achievement of basic learning; award holders are generally able to carry out familiar routine tasks in well supported environments. |
| Level 3 | indicates basic learning across a range of areas, including managing routine text or numerical information of a familiar nature. Award holders have demonstrated ability to follow straightforward directions and to take on new tasks. |
| Level 4 | are typically associated with introductory level employment. Award holders have demonstrated ability to act responsibly and independently and can solve familiar problems well, independently and as part of a group. |
| Level 5 | holders have a broad range of knowledge, skill and competence and take responsibility for the nature and quality of work in a managed environment. A Level 5 award signifies capacity to act independently and responsibly in a wide range of contexts. |
| Level 6 | signifies a high level of skill and fluency; complex problems can be solved taking account of specialised knowledge across a broad area of expertise. Level 6 awards are associated with supervisory work where responsibility for the quality of others work is accepted. |
View range of FETAC awards.