In 2008 the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act No 67 replaced the South African Qualifications Authority Act No 58 of 1995. The NQF Act brought changes in the education and training sector – the levels of the NQF form part of these changes. There are now 10 levels on the NQF. SAQA in agreement with the three quality councils – Umalusi, Quality Council on Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the Council on Higher Education (CHE) has developed level descriptors for the 10-level NQF. - See more at: http://www.saqa.org.za/show.php?id=5707#sthash.NMO5v0vv.dpuf