The NQF allows for two exit points at Level 5: a Higher Certificate of 120 credits and a National Diploma of 240 credits. Although it is not compulsory to make use of both these exit points, the SGB decided that it is appropriate to do so.he NQF allows for two exit points at Level 5: a Higher Certificate of 120 credits and a National Diploma of 240 credits. Although it is not compulsory to make use of both these exit points, the SGB decided that it is appropriate to do so.