The German Qualifications Framework Der Deutsche Qualifikationsrahmen (DQR)

1. Dr. Antje Stephan AVE Exemplo Workshop 18.12.2008 The German Qualifications Framework Der Deutsche Qualifikationsrahmen (DQR) Implementation of the European Qualifications Framework in Germany

2. Content • Characteristics of the DQR • Objectives of the DQR • Actors and Process • The Project DQR • Challenges within the Project • Further Information

3. 1. Characteristics of the DQR • The DQR describes competences that can be obtained in the national educational systems on 8 levels • The DQR comprises all national educational systems (general, vocational and academic education and training, as well as further education and training) • The DQR emphasizes the results of learning rather than focusing on inputs (shift to learning outcomes instead of workload) • The DQR does not include any automatic mechanism for the recognition of qualifications: the „accepting“ institution decides whether it recognizes a qualification obtained elsewhere

4. 2.1. Objectives of the DQR Starting Point: • Implement the EQF in Germany and adapt it to the specific conditions of the German educational system Transparency and Mobility: • Increase the transparency of the German educational system • Facilitate the referencing qualifications • Support the transnational mobility of learners and workers in Europe • Promote the EU-wide recognition and appreciation of qualifications obtained in Germany Possibly: Reform • Promote the transition between separate educational systems • Promote the shift to learning outcomes

5. 2.2. The Linkage between EQF and NQF CountryII Country I Qualification 1 Qualification 1 Qualification 2 Qualification 2 Qualification 3 Qualification 3 … …

6. 3.1. Actors and Stakeholders within the DQR-process

7. 3.2. Timetable

8. 4.1. The Project DQR

9. 4.2. Tasks of the f-bb Primary Objectives: • Endorse the BMBF in the development of the DQR by analysing the following overarching topics: • European Education and Training Policy (Council decisions, Copenhagen- and Bologna-Process) • Metrics and taxonomy of the German systems of education and qualification (esp. of the vocational and training and the academic system), incl. ECTS and ECVET • National Qualifications Frameworks in international comparison • Provide support in organisational issues and PR

10. 5.1. Challenges within the Project • Intended shift to learning outcomes • Uncertainty whether the DQR is to become a reference tool to compare qualifications and support mobility or an innovation instrument to reform the national educational system • Different positions of various actors • Different positions within actor groups/ associations • Combination of educational, employment and social/ socio-cultural aspects

11. 5.2. A Challenging Context Parallel developments in Europe: Experiences? Implementation depending on users‘ acceptance:Expectations? DQR Supports transnational mobility Supports transition between educational systems Preconditions: Competence and outcome orientation Quality assurance principles

12. 6.1. Further Information www.deutscherqualifikationsrahmen.de

13. 6.2. Contact Dr. Antje Stephan DQR-Office Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training gGmbH Obere Turnstrasse 8 D-90429 Nuremberg Phone: 0049-(0)911-27779-58 Fax: 0049-(0)911-27779-50 Mail: stephan.antje@f-bb.de

14. Thank you for your attention! Antje Stephan