A qualification is an official record showing that you have finished a training course have the necessary skillsTechniques and attributes acquired through learning, engagement and practice in a particular job, role or ability to progressIn education, progress refers to a student's grasp of essential knowledge and educational skills. In the past, a student was considered to be progressing if they... into a higher stage in education.
The levels are based on the standards of knowledgeFacts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject., skill and competence needed for each qualification.
Qualifications at the same level can be very different in terms of content and the length of time they take to complete