CAO

Upon completion of a full major award, the 8 highest grades (including mandatory modules) are allocated points. The maximum points is 400.
Further information can be found in the Student Resources section on the CAO website (links below):

QQI FET/FETAC Entry Requirements
Scoring Scheme for QQI FET/FETAC Qualifications
Quota reserved for QQI FET/FETAC applicants on Nursing courses
Video guide for QQI FET/FETAC Applicants 
Progression to Higher Education Courses

National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)Qualifications frameworks describe the qualifications of an education and training system and how they interlink. National qualifications frameworks describe what learners should know, understand and be able to do on the basis of a given qualification. These frameworks also show how learners can move from one qualification, or qualification level, to another within a system. Over 150 countries are now developing, or have developed, a national qualifications framework. Visit www.qqi.i for further information.