Introductory provisions
section 1 of this regulation provides for a national
qualifications framework for lifelong learning. The purpose of the
with the reference framework is to facilitate comparisons of national
and international levels of which such qualifications
correspond in terms of knowledge, skills and competences
in order to promote lifelong learning and improve the
employability, mobility and social inclusion of
workers and students in the European Union.
section 2 With a qualification referred to in this regulation a
documented results of learning in the form of knowledge,
skills and competencies.
section 3 of the reference framework consists of eight levels set out in annex 1
to this regulation. A qualification should be considered equivalent to
the level of the reference framework that best matches the
knowledge, skills and competences the qualification
represents. Qualifications, the results of learning is
statutory equivalent to the levels set out in annex
2.
Application and decision
4 section/entry into force: 01/01/2016
Issuing a qualification not listed in annex
2 may apply to have a decision on what level
the qualification is equivalent to the reference framework. A prerequisite
in order for a qualification should correspond to a level of
frame of reference is to the issuing the qualification
conducts a systematic quality work there
quality assurance of qualification are included. Application review by the
Authority for the Polytechnic. A decision is valid for ten years.
§ 5/entry into force: 01/01/2016
A case under section 4 must not be decided without
1. the authority for the Polytechnic has obtained such a
basis on which the Council of the national qualifications framework
qualifications to leave under 13 b of the regulation
(2011:1162) with instruction for Authority for
Polytechnic, and
2. the issuing a qualification has been given the opportunity
to comment on the dossier.
Review of qualifications
6 §/entry into force: 01/01/2016
Authority for the Polytechnic should, when necessary, but at least
at one point during the period in which the decision applies,
review to
1. the issuer of a qualification that is the subject of a decision taken
According to section 4 maintains the level of qualification of the
reference framework referred to in the decision;
2. the requirements of systematic quality work referred to in paragraph 4 is
met.
section 7/entry into force: 01/01/2016
Authority for the Polytechnic will be within the framework of their
review under section 6, provide advice and guidance to
authority.
Task and notification
section 8/entry into force: 01/01/2016
Those who have received acclaim on an application referred to in paragraph 4 shall
Authority for the Polytechnic
1. disclose the information authority requests to
conduct its examination in accordance with section 6, and
2. report on the qualification will no longer be issued or if
the essential change.
Amendment of decision
§ 9/entry into force: 01/01/2016
Authority for the Polytechnic may amend a decision
in accordance with paragraph 4 if it is found that
1. the qualification no longer corresponds to the level of
reference framework laid down in the decision, or
2. the issuer of the qualification no longer meets the
requirements for systematic quality work referred to in paragraph 4.
Before a decision is taken pursuant to the first subparagraph shall
1. the authority to obtain such evidence as the Council for the
national qualifications framework should leave under
13 b of the Regulation (2011:1162) with instruction for
Authority of the Polytechnic, and the
2. the issuing a qualification have been given the opportunity
to remedy the deficiencies.
Application fee
section 10/entry into force: 01/01/2016
For an application under section 4, the applicant shall pay a
application fee of 10 000 kroons.
Additional charge pursuant to the first subparagraph shall not be paid by the
the who
1. have refused his application under paragraph 4 and who, in the
eighteen months from the date on which the decision was notified to submit
a new application relating to the same qualification, and
2. attach a basis in order to demonstrate that it is not
further grounds for refusal.
Additional charge pursuant to the first subparagraph should also not be
be paid by the
1. has received a decision concerning a qualification under paragraph 4
and that within 18 months from the date on which the decision
It was announced submits a new application for the same
qualification, and
2. attach a basis in order to demonstrate that the knowledge,
skills and competences the qualification represents
has been developed in such a way that the qualification can
considered to correspond to a higher level in the frame of reference.
Other provisions
11 §/entry into force: 01/01/2016
Authority for the Polytechnic should annually in their
annual report present the qualifications authority
have decided on in accordance with paragraphs 4 and 9, as well as the level of
the reference frame they correspond to.
12 § the museums for studies may provide additional
regulations on
1. What are the learning outcomes relevant to level 1-8
in the frame of reference,
2. systematic quality work under paragraph 4, and
3. reporting and notification under section 8.
Authority for studies may provide for
enforcement of this regulation.
Appeal
section 13/entry into force: 01/01/2016
Decisions on what level a qualification corresponding to
According to the 4 and 9 of this Regulation may be appealed to the
The Board of appeal for higher education.
The Board of appeal of the high school's decision shall not
subject to appeal.
Transitional provisions
2015:545
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 1 January 2015 in respect of
1-3 and §§ 12 and annexes I and II and in the other on 1 January
2016.
2015:940
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 February.
2. The annex of the new wording is applied for the first time on exams that are issued after 31 december 2016.
Annex 1
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Annex 2/expires U: 2016-02-01/
List of levels of qualifications, the results of
learning is författningsreglerat
Level 1
Secondary Basic programs
Secondary special education for adults in basic
level
Level 2
Final grade from grade school
Secondary special school
Secondary municipal adult education on basic
level
High school special certificate from high school programs
High school special certificate from special education for adults on
secondary level
Score from education in Swedish for immigrants course (D), or
the corresponding training conducted at the folk high school
Level 4
High school graduates from upper secondary school
Final grade from a full national or
specially designed program in secondary school
High school diploma from the municipal adult education
Final grades from upper secondary adult education
Level 5
High school engineering graduate from secondary school
Level 6
Degrees at the undergraduate level in accordance with annex II to
the higher education Ordinance (1993:100)
Degrees at the undergraduate level as set out in the annex to the regulation
(1993:221) for the Swedish University of agricultural sciences
Degrees at the undergraduate level as set out in the annex to the regulation
(2007:1164) of national defence
Level 7
Degrees awarded at advanced level in accordance with annex II to
the higher education Ordinance (1993:100)
Degrees awarded at advanced level in accordance with the annex to this regulation
(1993:221) for the Swedish University of agricultural sciences
Degrees awarded at advanced level in accordance with the annex to this regulation
(2007:1164) of national defence
Level 8
Degrees at the doctoral level in accordance with annex II to
the higher education Ordinance (1993:100)
Degrees at the doctoral level as set out in the annex to the regulation
(1993:221) for the Swedish University of agricultural sciences
The entry into force of annex 2/in: 2016-02-01/
List of levels of qualifications, the results of learning is författningsreglerat
Level 1
Final grades from the basic allowance up to secondary special education for adults at basic level
Level 2
Final grade from grade school
Secondary special school
Secondary municipal adult education at the basic level
High school special certificate from high school programs
High school special certificate from special education for adults at the secondary level
Score from education in Swedish for immigrants course D, or equivalent training conducted at the folk high school
Level 4
High school graduates from upper secondary school leaving certificate from a full national or specially designed program in high school high school diploma from the municipal adult education
Final grades from upper secondary adult education level 5
High school engineering graduate from secondary school
Polytechnic degrees from the Polytechnic
Level 6
Degrees at the undergraduate level in accordance with Annex 2 to the higher education Ordinance (1993:100) Degrees at the undergraduate level as set out in the annex to the Regulation (1993:221) for the Swedish University of agricultural science Degrees at the undergraduate level as set out in the annex to the Ordinance (2007:1164) of national defence qualified professional University degree from the Polytechnic
Level 7
Degrees awarded at advanced level in accordance with Annex 2 to the higher education Ordinance (1993:100) degrees at the graduate level as set out in the annex to the Regulation (1993:221) for the Swedish University of agricultural science degrees at the graduate level as set out in the annex to the Ordinance (2007:1164) of national defence
Level 8
Degrees at the doctoral level in accordance with Annex 2 to the higher education Ordinance (1993:100) Degrees at the doctoral level as set out in the annex to the Regulation (1993:221) for the Swedish University of agricultural sciences
Regulation (2015:940).
