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ETUCE Secretariat VET Round Table Budapest October 2009

Developments and actions in the European Union’s policies on Vocational Education and Training. ETUCE Secretariat VET Round Table Budapest October 2009. In this presentation. Overall EU policy on VET (Copenhagen process) Common European Frameworks and tools

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ETUCE Secretariat VET Round Table Budapest October 2009

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  1. Developments and actions in the European Union’s policies on Vocational Education and Training ETUCE Secretariat VET RoundTable Budapest October 2009

  2. In this presentation • Overall EU policy on VET (Copenhagen process) • Common European Frameworks and tools • EC Communication “New skills for new jobs” • ETUCE actions and positions • National developments and challenges ahead

  3. Copenhagen Process • Part of the Lisbon Strategy (ET 2010) • Refers to the competence of “supporting and supplementing” national education policies (Art. 149 of EC Treaty) • A set of recommendations • Inspired by the Bologna process • The implementation takes time

  4. Copenhagen Process • The process is reviewed every two years • “Communiqués” • Copenhagen 2002 • Maastricht 2004 • Helsinki 2006 • Bordeaux 2008 • Aim : create a political dynamic on VET, encourage member states to coordinate the VET systems • The “real job” is to be done nationally

  5. The focus on learning outcomes Background question: how to measure knowledge? Learning outcomes can be formal or non-formal Non-formal outcomes should be taken into account in the knowledge’ assessment EU Council, May 2004 (conclusions): Towards Common European Principles for the identification and validation of non-formal and informal learning

  6. A wide range of tools Europass European Framework of key competences EQF European Credit system for VET (ECVET) European Quality Assurance Reference framework for VET (EQARF) Translating vs. Harmonising

  7. Europass (2004) Established by decision of Council and Parliament in December 2004 A portfolio of documents CV and language passport, managed by CEDEFOP http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ Delivered by national authorities awarding the original VET certificates : Certificate supplement Diploma supplement Europass mobility (information on periods spent abroad by the learner)

  8. The European Framework for Key Competences for LLL (2006) 1. Communication in the mother tongue 2. Communication in foreign languages 3. Mathematical competence and basic competences in science and technology 4. Digital competence 5. Learning to learn 6. Social and civic competences 7. Sense of initiative and entrepreneurship 8. Cultural awareness and expression

  9. European Qualification Framework (EQF) Adopted as recommendation by the European Parliament and Council on 23 April 2008. Designed for authorities in charge of national and sectoral qualifications systems 8 reference levels, based on learning outcomes , covering all levels of Education. Levels are defined by : « Knowledge », « Skills » and « Competence »

  10. Examples of descriptors

  11. EQF needs related NQF In one given country, one type of education programme means one level of EQF Determination of the NQF and its relation with the EQF is a complex and sensitive process. Social partners in education should be consulted. If the system works : somebody from one country moves to another and has access to job or further education according to his or her EQF level.

  12. European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET) Two rounds of consultation 2007-2008 Recommendation by Parliament and Council : June 2009 Credit system comparable to ECTS for VET

  13. European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET) A framework to describe qualifications in terms of units of learning outcomes 1 year full time VET = 60 points The qualifications acquired in different contexts can be transferred in home context for certification

  14. European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET)

  15. European Quality Assurance Reference framework for Vocational Education and Training (EQARF) • Proposed in 2008 • Adopted as recomendationbyCouncil and Parliament in June 2009 • A reference framework to assess the member states VET systems • Indicators regard : • setting of policy goals/objectives and planning, • implementation phase, • evaluation phase, • review.

  16. Common points and trends of the VET tools Overall objective to promote VET, LLL and Mobility Political aim to push member states in this direction Process accelerating in 2008/2009 (adoption of recommendations on EQF, ECVET and EQARF) Focus on the national implementation of NQFs Set-up common frameworks, including indicators, for different aspects of VET The amount of tools present a risk of confusion or “lasagna effect”

  17. New Skills for New Jobs EC Communication, December 2008 “Anticipating and Matching Labour Markets Needs” Invite the member states to participate in the forecasting of LM needs and develop appropriate education, VET and LLL strategies 1 M supplementary teachers needed by 2015 in EU 27 Emphasis the role of social partners for LLL and VET systems

  18. The ETUCE Action : Representations • Member of the ET 2010 Coordination Group • Participation in Clusters : • Teachers and trainers • Sub-group on VET and Trainers • Key competences • Higher Education • Member of the NESSE • EC’s Advisory Panel on EQF • EC’s Liaison Forum • Tripartite SD meetings • Advises the ETUC for the Advisory Committee on VET • Member of ETUC Task force on VET • Member of CEDEFOP Board (consultant) • Invited to education and VET- related events (EC, EU Presidencies and CEDEFOP)

  19. The ETUCE Action : Statements EQF : December 2005, October 2006 Consultation on ECVET : April 2007, November 2008 ET 2010 : December 2005, May 2006, December 2007 ET Beyond 2010: May 2008, February 2009 New Skills for New Jobs : February 2009

  20. The ETUCE positions • Welcome the VET tools but points out : • Risk of confusion between the tools • Shouldn’t lead to administrative burdens • Require appropriates investments • Require the participation of social partners for national implementation • “Educate for life” vs. “Match the market’s needs” • VET and LLL do not replace welfare • The link between mobility and socio-economic background must be take into consideration • Ministers have to be coherent between Brussels and back home

  21. National implementation • All the VET tools can work only with a strong national implementation • This implementation is a sensitive process, in which the ETUCE MOs are to be involved in. • ETUCE MOs are also to be involved in the national design of the tools, e.g. the EQF • If it is not the case yet, ETUCE will support demanding members in their contacts with national authorities

  22. National Implementation : usefull links Annual CEDEFOP/DG EC Report monitoring the Development of National Qualifications Frameworks in Europe. Country by Country with contacts details of relevant authorities. Latest version : September 2009. http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/etv/Information_resources/Bookshop/publication_details.asp?pub_id=562 National Europass Centres: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/europass/home/vernav/Information+and++Support/National+Europass+Centres.csp DG EC, VET Policy : http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/doc60_en.htm

  23. Thanks for attention ! www.csee-etuce.org dpoissonneau@csee-etuce.org

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