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MAS ECVET Project closing conference ECVET implementation models in EU . Richard MANIAK ECVET European expert 24 February 2014 Ankara. ECVET principles Rethinking VET. Recognition of NFIL. Transparency of qualifications . R e c o g n i t i o n Learning outcomes.
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MAS ECVET Project closing conferenceECVET implementation models in EU • Richard MANIAK • ECVET European expert • 24 February 2014 • Ankara
ECVET principlesRethinking VET Recognition of NFIL Transparency of qualifications R e c o g n i t i o n Learning outcomes Progression to HE Early school leaving Accumulation process Permeability of NVET Employment Transfer process Flexible pathway Mobility …
France (Ministry of Education) Focus on geographical mobility MEN ECVET national testing project (2011-2013) – National regulations (2014) • Validation and recognition of LO achieved and assessed abroad (credit) in the framework of a patnership • Recognition means: exemption of training and assessment of a unit or part of a unit • Creation of a specific mobility unit assessing and validating mobility competences achieved.
French Community of BelgiumVET context • 6 VET systems: schools and qualifications • French Community • Wallonie • Brussels • Somemunicipalities • Catholicschools • Continuous training associations
French Community of BelgiumFocus on permeability CPU (certification based on units) process: • A single qualification profile at the national level: job profile + certification units of learningoutcomes • Design of intermediaryunits for a progressive achievement of a qualification • Transfer and validation process for exemption of part of training or recognition of part of the certification
Some conclusions on ECVET implementation models ECVET recommendationprovidesprinciples and a set of technicalspecificationsproviding a commonframework to national VET systems. But it’simplementationis: • Highlydepending of the national context • ECVET implementationisalwayslinked to national concerns and objectives • ECVET is not only a set of technicalspecification but mainly a way of rethinking VET