The Sectoral Qualifications Framework for Sport (SQFS)

The Sectoral Qualifications Framework for Sport (SQFS) is the industry’s interpretation of the Polish Qualifications Framework (PQF), a tool that organises all qualifications (diplomas, certificates) existing in Poland, acquired in various ways and different places, to eight competence levels, and at the same time allows qualifications to be compared to those existing across Europe.


The SQFS covers qualifications for sports personnel, such as coaches, trainers, animators and persons with other qualifications, and confirms that they are prepared to perform sports or coaching activities. The framework describes 6 levels of qualifications – from 2 to 7 – those which best represent the field of sport.