From theory to practice – how is the EQF being used

and what are the benefits/added value?

Bryan MaguireHead of Qualifications Services, QQI

Birmingham26 February 2014

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Evaluation summary

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“Considering the stage of implementation of the EQF Recommendation, evidence of its outcomes and impact on national education and training systems in participating countries, on the use of learning outcomes and validation of non-formal and informal learning has been scarce so far. This means that the implementation needs to progress further before this impact becomes visible.”

Evaluation of the Implementation of the EQF Recommendation, Oct 2013

QQI, an integrated agency for quality and qualifications in Ireland

QQI, an integrated agency for quality and qualifications in Ireland

QQI, an integrated agency for quality and qualifications in Ireland

QQI, an integrated agency for quality and qualifications in Ireland

QQI, an integrated agency for quality and qualifications in Ireland

QQI, an integrated agency for quality and qualifications in Ireland

QQI, an integrated agency for quality and qualifications in Ireland

QQI, an integrated agency for quality and qualifications in Ireland

Added value – early adopters• UK, Ireland, France, Malta• Political momentum, among

shareholders• Technical sharing, peer learning• Mobility – network good

QQI, an integrated agency for quality and qualifications in Ireland

QQI, an integrated agency for quality and qualifications in Ireland

QQI, an integrated agency for quality and qualifications in Ireland

Added value – new NQFs• Impulse to develop NFQ• Deadlines for action• Policy learning• Structured feedback• Developmental support• Wider network benefits• Infrastructure

QQI, an integrated agency for quality and qualifications in Ireland

QQI, an integrated agency for quality and qualifications in Ireland

QQI, an integrated agency for quality and qualifications in Ireland

New horizons – early glimpses• Recognition practice – Lisbon

Recognition Convention subsidiary text, June 2013

• International qualifications• Global exchange• Breaking out of the bubble of the

education and training world

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Reference

• Evaluation of the Implementation of the EQF Recommendation, Oct 2013 http://ec.europa.eu/eqf/documentation_en.htm

• bmaguire @ qqi.ie

QQI, an integrated agency for quality and qualifications in Ireland