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EHFA – final conferenceSophie WeisswangeBrussels, 10/09/2010
The challengeThe challengeof having of having efficient efficient
Vocational education and training systemsVocational education and training systems in Europein Europe
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EQF (European Qualifications framework)
Reference tool to compare qualifications levels
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ECVET European Credit system for VET
Allows training periods abroad to be recognised in their own country
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European VET Policy context
Quality assurance
Quality assuranceQuality assurance Quality assurance
Quality assuranceQuality assurance
Validation of informal and non formal
learning
Learning outcomes approach
Copenhaguen process
Europass
European Credit system
for VETEQF
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Definition of Quality
Several definitions, even in the Cedefop glossary for quality in VET
ISO 8402 norm definition :
'The totality of characteristics of an entity that bear on its ability to satisfy stated and implied needs.'
No goals – no vision included
Quality vs Ethics
Quality vs Performance
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European priorities for quality
Indicators/descriptors have been chosen according to certain objectives defined at European level
Employability Matching supply and demand for competences and
qualifications on the labour market Better access to VET, especially for vulnerable
groupsChoice of indicators needs an objective Need for a coherence internal and external
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EQAVET European Quality Assurance in VET
Quality assurance process to ensure quality
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Content of text
Legislative part– Recommendations to Member States– Intentions of the Commission
Technical annexes – Description of quality cycle– list of quality criteria and indicative descriptors– Quality indicators for VET
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The Quality Cycle and Indicators
Methodology
Indicators Define goals and objectives
Coherent with goals
Indicators
Collection and processing data;discuss results
Indicators
ReviewIndicators
Purpose And plan
Implementation
Assessment and evaluation
Feedback andprocedures for
Change
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Annex 1 – List of descriptors
Phases/ Level
System levelVET Provider
level
PlanningQuality descriptors,
criteriaQuality descriptors,
criteria
Implementing
Quality descriptors, criteria
Quality descriptors, criteria
AssessmentQuality descriptors,
criteriaQuality descriptors,
criteria
ReviewQuality descriptors,
criteriaQuality descriptors,
criteria
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Annex 1 – Example Planning phase
– Quality descriptors at System level• Goals/objectives of VET are described for the
medium and long terms, and linked to European goals
• The relevant stakeholders participate in setting VET goals and objectives at the different levels
– Quality descriptors at providers’ level • Explicit goals/objectives and targets are set and
monitored • There is an early involvement of staff in planning,
including with regard to quality development
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Annex 2 - List of indicators
No 1 Relevance of quality assurance systems for VET providers No 2 Investment in training of teachers and trainers No 3 Participation rate in VET programmes No 4 Completion rate in VET programmes No 5 Placement rate in VET programmes No 6 Utilisation of acquired skills at the workplace No 7 Unemployment rate No 8 Prevalence of vulnerable groups No 9 Mechanisms to identify training needs in the labour market No 10 Schemes used to promote better access to VET
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The main stakeholders
Member States
European Commission
European NetworkNat.ref.point
s
Social partners
Regional and local authorities
European ParliamentCouncil
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More info
www.eqavet.eu
Thank you!
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