Central College Limerick (CCL) is authorised to offer Level 5 & Level 6 programmes leading to QQI awards on the National Framework of Qualifications. In the area of qualifications, QQI are responsible for maintaining the ten-level NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications). QQI are also an awarding body and set standards for awards they make in the NFQ. QQI validate education and training programmes and make extensive awards in the Further Education and Training sector. In the area of quality assurance, QQI are responsible for reviewing the effectiveness of quality assurance in further and higher education providers in Ireland. For more information visit www.qqi.ie