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Alignment of non-statutory awards of certain Irish bodies with the National Framework of Qualifications Policy and Process Mary Sheridan Head of Recognition HETAC October 2006. Context

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  1. Alignment of non-statutory awards of certain Irish bodies with the National Framework of Qualifications Policy and Process Mary Sheridan Head of Recognition HETAC October 2006

  2. Context • S.23 Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999, HETAC makes and recognises higher education and training awards • NQAI policy in respect of the inclusion in, or alignment with the Framework of “awards” of specified bodies – adopted July 2006 • HETAC policy in respect of regulated professions without statutory awarding powers and those with statutory powers, if the award may be withdrawn

  3. Alignment with the Framework • through Framework award types and their descriptors, or • at a level, on a best-fit basis • of learning outcomes/awards • a voluntary process which applies to all relevant learning outcomes/awards • bodies may have to apply under two categories

  4. Quality Assurance (QA) • Evaluation of QA processes is a legal requirement • QA procedures intended to further improve and maintain quality • All providers of HETAC awards must: • Establish quality assurance (QA) procedures • Submit for approval by HETAC • HETAC must: • Ensure that providers have a QA policy and establish procedures • Monitor the effectiveness of these procedures and processes

  5. Quality Assurance (2) • Awards aligned with, or included in, the Framework must have QA procedures associated with the awards/learning outcomes • Identify the existence of a QA ethos which is embedded within the structures of the body and underpins all of the relevant activities

  6. Quality Assurance (3) • Guidelines and Criteria for Quality Assurance Procedures in Higher Education and Training, 2002 • Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area

  7. Principal Quality Assurance Procedures • Procedures must address: • Design and approval of new programmes and modules • Assessment of learners • Ongoing monitoring of programmes • Evaluation of each programme at regular intervals • Selection, appointment, appraisal and development of staff • Evaluation of premises, equipment and facilities • Evaluation of services related to programmes of higher education and training • Evaluation of the effectiveness of quality assurance procedures. • Provider must embrace the ethos of quality improvement

  8. Application Process • Preliminary application to determine eligibility • Detailed application - Form - Detailed submission • Policies on • Access, transfer and progression • Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

  9. Application Process Detailed Application: • List of awards/Learning outcomes • List of relevant awards no longer made • Identification of expected level of alignment • Numbers involved • Description of learning outcomes using Framework descriptors • Identification of credits using ECTS • A statement of a commitment to operate in accordance with Framework policies and criteria

  10. Assessment Two part process: • Quality assurance policy and procedures • Learning outcomes/programme/award - process for determining the standard - validation process - assessment process - entry requirements; transfer and progression

  11. Assessment (2) • Expert panel comprising: • QA experts • Experts in the field of learning • Experts meet with individuals responsible for • QA policy and procedures • Learning outcomes/programmes • HETAC : • Agrees QA procedures • Decides on appropriate alignment • Agrees titles of awards • Informs the Qualifications Authority • Publishes the decision

  12. Appeals • If process hasn’t been followed • Precise grounds for appeal Review • Effectiveness of the QA procedures – 5 yearly • Applicant body must advise of any change which affects the alignment

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