EQAVET Supporting European quality assurance in Vocational Education and Training

1. EQAVET Supporting European quality assurance in Vocational Education and Training European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

2. European policy context 1 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

3. Copenhagen Process -2002 The Maastricht (2004), Helsinki (2006), Bordeaux (2008) and the Bruges Communiqués, 2010 EQF EQAVET ECVET Europass 2 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

4. The Bruges Communiqué, Vision of VET for 2020 3 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

5. Importance of QA in VET • Improve EU VET systems in order to raise competence levels and the relevance of these competences • Build trust across and within MS systems with a view to strengthening mobility, permeability and flexibility of learning pathways • Improve qualifications’ recognition in the labour market Attractive and useful VET for learners 4 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

6. EQAVET, supporting the process of QA and the development of a culture of QA • Builds on a history of EU cooperation in QA quality assurance in VET for almost 10 years • A partnership process – a community of practice • Recommendation of the EU Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a European Quality Assurance Reference Framework for VET-June 2009 EQAVET 5 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

7. Objective of the Recommendation 6 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

8. The Reference Framework Objectives 7 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

9. The Reference Framework the model • Designed to promote better VET • A reference instrument to help authorities of MS promote and monitor the improvement of their VET systems • Uses QA as a systematic approach to modernising education systems, especially by improving the effectiveness of training. • MS are invited to develop /use this instrument on a voluntary basis. • The main users are national/regional authorities, VET providers, public /private bodies responsible for ensuring and improving the quality of VET • It complements the work of EQF and ECVET 8 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

10. The Reference Framework the model 9 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

11. The Reference Framework Deepening a culture of QA Quality indicators Relevance of quality assurance systems for VET providers Investment in training of teachers and trainers Participation rate in VET programmes Completion rate in VET programmes Placement rate in VET programmes Utilisation of acquired skills at the workplace Unemployment rate Prevalence of vulnerable groups Mechanisms to identify training needs in the labour market Schemes used to promote better access to VET • Key elements • PLANNING:set up clear, appropriate and measurable goals and objectives • IMPLEMENTATION:establish procedures to ensure the achievement of goals and objectives • ASSESMENT and EVALUATION: design mechanisms for the evaluation of achievements by collecting and processing data to assess • FEEDBACK and PROCEDURES for CHANGE:develop operations in order to achieve the targeted after discussion with key stakeholders 10 European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

12. Quality Assurance National Reference Points 11European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

13. EQAVET Work programmeThematic Areas 12European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

14. Activities • 2 Working Groups:On developing guidelines and on quality indicators in VET to support the national implementation approaches for using the Reference Framework • Sectoral Seminars • Reflection group on building synergies with EQF and ECVET • Annual Forums bringing together senior policymakers, National Reference Points, the Social Partners and other key stakeholders 13European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

15. Quality Cycle IT resource

16. Dissemination of Information • Interactive website • National Reference Points Forum • Online newsletter • Policy briefs • Poster available in all EU languages • Brochures and leaflets • Participation in national events 15European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

17. Website www.eqavet.eu European Quality Assurancein Vocational Education and Training

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