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UK ENIC Band Framework

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Band 6

Qualification typeUK frameworksComparable UK qualifications
AcademicRQF Level 3

SCQF Level 6-7

CQFW Level 3		A level

Scottish Advanced Higher

Scottish Baccalaureate

Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate
VocationalRQF Level 3

SCQF Level 6-7

CQFW Level 3		T Level

BTEC Nationals

Extended Diploma
OccupationalRQF Level 3

SCQF Level 6-7

CQFW Level 3		Level 3 NVQ

SVQ Level 3

SQA Professional Development Award at SCQF Levels 6 and 7

Further considerations

Due to the scope of subject coverage, it may not be possible to compare individual subjects to their UK counterparts. In this scenario, passed subjects can be considered at least comparable to GCSE (grades A* to C) and Scottish National 5 (grades A to C).