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European Quality Assurance in VET - Supporting Implementation of Reference Framework

This work program aims to improve EU VET systems by promoting a culture of quality assurance and implementing the European Quality Assurance Reference Framework. It addresses challenges such as stakeholder engagement, ownership of QA processes, and dissemination of information and practices.

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European Quality Assurance in VET - Supporting Implementation of Reference Framework

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  1. WORK PROGRAMME to support the implementation of the Recommendation on the establishment of a European quality assurance reference framework for VET

  2. Recommendation 1European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

  3. Why support a culture of QA in VET and the implementation of the Reference Framework? Improve EU VET systems in view of raising competence levels as well as the relevance of these competences Build trust across and within MS systems in view of strengthening mobility, permeability and flexibility of learning pathways Improve qualifications’ recognition on the labour market 2European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

  4. Challenges • Ensure the engagement of key stakeholders and social partners within MS • Develop a sense of ownership of QA process in VET • Mobilisation of VET providers • Dissemination of information and policy practices The Work Programme working methodology is designed to address these challenges 3European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

  5. The Work Programme operational methodology ensuring ownership of the process • Inclusive and responsive • Collaborative and incremental approach • Focus on the key role of national reference points • Multi-faceted and layered approach • Supporting competence and confidence • Facilitating learning processes 4European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

  6. Work Programme-two phased approach 5 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

  7. Objectives of the Work Programme Well- functioning EU platform - community of practice for QA Holistic approach in MS involving National Reference Points, key stakeholders and network Members towards EU mutual policy goals Expert advice to EC and MS ensuring effective management of every aspect of the work of implementation of the Reference Framework International reference and leadership for QA in VET 6 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

  8. Community of practice for QA • Shared perspectives and experiences • An incremental process • Building blocks approach • Stake in the collaborative process • Tools to support QA work in MS contexts Sustaining dynamic network of policymakers and practitioners, mutually concerned with improving the QA of VET who share a space for developing their individual and collective knowledge 7 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

  9. Holistic inclusive approach • Focus on National Reference Points • Engagement of stakeholders • Coherence between European initiatives and MS implementation strategies • Bottom-up and collaborative process • Use of indicators as tool-box • Guidelines for development of quality processes • Wide dissemination of materials • Improving quality of VET 8 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

  10. Expert advice • Policymaking and quality assurance competence • Wide ranging experience supporting policy development, implementation • Development of approaches to reporting and monitoring on progress in the use of the Reference Framework to support the QA of VET 9 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

  11. International reference for QA • Quality assurance of VET as an underpinning transversal principle • Lifelong and life-wide learning context -LLP and LdV • QA dimension of ECVET and EQF • Ensure coordination, synergies, coherence and relevance 10 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

  12. Communication and Dissemination • Effective communication an inherent part of every activity • Dissemination of ongoing work and results through the national reference points • Centrality of Website for information and training 11 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

  13. Activities • Ensure full integration of new members • Take forward strategic work through the working groups • Prepare matrix to support common understanding of QA concepts underpinning qualifications and certifications • Community of practice • Support contribution of stakeholders • Strengthen the contribution QA of VET makes to policy development 12 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

  14. Thank you for your attention! European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

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