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Towards a European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning

Towards a European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning. Consultation. What is the EQF?. Translation device for comparing qualifications. Neutral reference point based on learning outcomes. Our Lifelong Learning Experience: Obstacles!. within and between countries

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Towards a European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning

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  1. Towards a European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning Consultation

  2. What is the EQF? Translation devicefor comparing qualifications Neutral reference pointbased on learning outcomes

  3. Our Lifelong Learning Experience: Obstacles! • within and between countries • between education and training systems • to use of acquired skills • to new learning

  4. EQF Level 8 Qualification EQF Level 7 Qualification EQF Level 6 Qualification EQF Level 5 Qualification EQF Level 4 Qualification EQF Level 3 Qualification Qualification EQF Level 2 EQF Level 1 Country A Country B

  5. Swedish post-secondary engineering education (Påbygnadsutbildning)= EQF Level 4= Irish post secondary education at national level 6 (Advanced certificate) E Q F

  6. The Eight EQF Levels Knowledge EachEQFReference Level Skills Wider personal and professional competences

  7. Focus on Learning Outcomes EQF LearningOutcomes Non-Formal Learning Informal Learning Formal Learning

  8. The EQF beneficiaries: • Individuals • Sectors, employers and social partners • Education and training systems

  9. The European Qualifications Framework • Bologna and Copenhagen Consultation—Not a final recommendation • Qualifications • Wanted • Expert group

  10. The main elements of the EQF 8 COMMON REFERENCE LEVELS

  11. A basis for co-operation • EQF implementation is voluntary • Entails no legal obligationson Member States or sectors • Fosters changeby supporting and informing reform

  12. What EQF is NOT! • EQFnot about replacingnational/sectoral frameworks • EQFnot about harmonisation • EQFCANNOT define new qualifications

  13. The alternative to EQF: bilateral agreements? Country C Country B Country A …they rapidly become very complex…

  14. The alternative to EQF: bilateral agreements?

  15. Using the EQF ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Table 1: Learning Outcomes Aimed at qualifications authorities, experts: makes translations between systems and frameworks possible SUPPORTING INFORMATION Table 2: Supporting InformationNeeds to be compiled and completed at national or sectoral level

  16. Credit transfer and accumulation system Goal: to create an integrated credit transfer system at European level, meeting the needs of vocational and academic institutions

  17. Linking qualifications to the EQF: the role of national authorities • Commitments to link national qualifications to EQF • Long term reform process • Learning outcome-based qualifications • National Framework of Qualifications?

  18. Linking qualifications to the EQF: the role of sectoral stakeholders • Invite sectors to link sectoral qualifications to EQF • Facilitate sectoral developments • Facilitate link between national and sectoral qualifications • Decentralisation and self-certification

  19. Consultation Europe-wide consultation process from July to December 2005: • 32 countries in ‘Education and Training 2010’ • Bologna follow-up group • European Social Partner organisations • Industry & sector organisations • Education and training NGOs

  20. Consultation — Results • Input to drafting of Council and EP Recommendation in Spring 2006 • Support from the new Integrated Lifelong Learning Programme

  21. Summary • 8 common reference levels (learning outcomes) • Common principles support EQF levels and provide guidelines for cooperation • Implementation is voluntary • Commitment from national and sectoral bodies • Europe-wide consultation process from July to December 2005

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