1 Joint TFBHC and ERI SEE Cluster of Knowledge: Development of National Qualifications Frameworks...

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Joint TFBHC and ERI SEE Cluster of Knowledge:

Development of National Qualifications Frameworks

Croatian Qualifications Framework

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Croatian Qualifications Framework

COMPOSITION AND PURPOSE OF THE CLUSTER

• Participating countries: Croatia (lead country), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro,

Romania

• Purpose: International cooperation focused at several specific segments of national qualifications frameworks development:

- cooperation on referencing and self-certification processes- comparability of qualifications: reaching agreement on mutual

recognition of old qualifications/diplomas in the region- exchange of experience and peer learning in the field of recognition

of prior learning - RPL (validation of informal and nonformal learning)

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Croatian Qualifications Framework

PLANNED ACTIVITIES

• International Conference on the referencing of the CROQF to the EQF and QF-EHEA (October 2011 in Split) – a platform for presentation and discussion about the Croatian referencing process as well as a peer learning event for regional participants.

• Seminar/workshop on comparability of qualifications

• Workshop on Recognition of prior learning

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Croatian Qualifications Framework

Current situation• CROQF Committee:• Ministries• Chambers• Employers• Unions• Universities and schools• Civil society Sectoral working groups - 26

EducationLabour marketNGOsEmployersCivil society

CROQF ETGeneral educationVETAdult EducationHigher educationLabour marketResearch

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DEVELOPMENT OF THE CROQF LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BASIS

IPA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

legal act (first draft)

NATIONAL EXPERT TEAM

legal act (second draft)

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPORTS

CONSULTATION WITH SOCIAL PARTNERS

legal act (final version)

GOVERNMENT PROCEDURE

ADOPTION BY THE PARLIAMENT

PARTNERSHIPS WITH STAKEHOLDERS

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Croatian Qualifications Framework

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CROQFMSES = National Coordination Body

= National Coordination Point

The tasks of the NCP include:

• a) referencing levels of qualifications within NQFs to the EQF levels;• b) ensuring that a transparent methodology is used in the

referencing process• c) providing access to information and guidance to stakeholders on

how NQFs relate to the EQF;• d) promoting the participation of all relevant stakeholders including,

in accordance with national legislation and practice, higher education and vocational education and training institutions, social partners, sectors and experts on the comparison and use of qualifications at the European level

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Croatian Qualifications Framework

REFERENCING REPORT

• One joint report

• Submission in August

• Pesentation at the Advisory Group meeting in October

• International conference on October 27 in Split followed by the cluster meeting

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Croatian Qualifications Framework

Proposed Workshop topics:

• NQF Registers compatibilities • The role of QFs in recogniton of foreign

qualifications• RPL approaches• „Old“ qualifications in NQFs or not?• Coherent referencing to the EQF for „equal“

qualifications: Primary schools (at age of 14/15)School leaving certificate (at age of 18/19)Special sectors (health, teachers, ...)

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Croatian Qualifications Framework

FURTHER ACTIVITIES (2012)

• Seminar/workshop on comparability of qualifications

• Workshop on Recognition of prior learning

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