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.
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Answer: B. Statement 1 is wrong: under NSQF, a learner can get certified for competency through formal, non-formal or informal learning, including recognition of prior learning. Statement 2 is correct: NSQF aims to allow movement between vocational education, general education and the job market. So 2 only.
Watch for: The word 'only' in statement 1 should make you doubt it; NSQF exists to recognise all kinds of learning.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because NSQF also recognises non-formal and informal learning.
- C. Wrong because statement 1 is false.
- D. Wrong because statement 2 is true.
Source to check: Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) Gazette notification on NSQF, 27 December 2013; National Skill Development Agency / NCVET site
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