UPSC Prelims 2017 Question:

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.
   
   

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Explanation:

• • The National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) is a competency-based framework that organizes all qualifications according to a series of levels of knowledge, skills and aptitude. These levels, graded from one to ten, are defined in terms of learning outcomes which the learner must possess regardless of whether they are obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning. So, statement 1 is not correct.
    
    

• Specific outcomes expected from the implementation of NSQF are:

• Mobility between vocational and general education by alignment of degrees    with NSQF. So, statement 2 is correct.

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), allowing transition from non-formal to organized job market

• Standardized, consistent, nationally acceptable outcomes of training across the country through a national quality assurance framework

• Global mobility of skilled workforce from India, through international equivalence of NSQF

• Mapping of progression pathways within sectors and cross-sectors

• Mapping of progression pathways within sectors and cross-sectors
  
  

Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.

Subject: Economics | Economic Schemes and Policies