Here is Question No. 61 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2017
Q61. With reference to ‘National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)’, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
- Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning.
- 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:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
The correct answer is 2 only.
- The National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)
- It is a competency-based framework that organises all qualifications based on skills, aptitude, and a series of knowledge levels.
- Levels are defined as learning outcomes that a learner must have, regardless of whether they are obtained through informal, formal, or non-formal learning, and are graded from one to ten. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
- In India, the NSQF was announced on December 27th, 2013.
- Specific outcomes expected from NSQF are:
- Mobility between general education and vocational education through degree alignment with the Framework. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- The transition from the informal to the formal labour market through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- A national quality assurance framework to ensure that training is consistent and standardized across the country.
- NSQF international equivalence to facilitate global mobility of skilled workforce from India.
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