What is MQF

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Malaysian Qualification Framework

A framework that unites all qualifications (academic, professional, vocational & technical, work-based, industry related skills) awarded by approved and certified institutions which becomes the reference point for information, quality assurance and recognition of qualifications

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The elements of a qualification include:-

1). the level (eg Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor) which is linked to learning outcomes.
2). the broad discipline or field.
3). the credits/total student study load to achieve a specified set of learning outcomes.
4). the nature or purpose of the qualification.


Qualification descriptors:

Learning outcomes – differentiates qualifications by competencies at 8 levels of abilities

Field – differentiates qualifications by nature of content of study (subject related knowledge)

Credits – differentiates qualifications by the minimum workload expected of students to completes a set of learning outcomes.

Nature – differentiates qualifications at the same level by purpose

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内阁于2005年12月21日做了以下决定：

1）Implement the MQF as the platform for QA in higher education & the reference point for criteria & standards of programmes & qualifications

2）Merge LAN + QAD Public universities + QAD Polytechnics & Community Colleges Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) – United QA System in HE

3）Review & amend where necessary, the LAN Act & other related Acts, policies and regulations to support the establishment of the MQA and implementation of MQF; and

4）Retain the role of professional & other statutory certification bodies in the accreditation of programmes for the purpose of licensing or registration of practitioners

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MQF为本地大专生所定下的八大学习成果是：

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当局已经设立了官方网站：

http://www.mqa.gov.my/mqr/index.htm