Upload
others
View
4
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Non QF-EHEA HigherVET Qualifications in The NetherlandsECVET Experts Conference: Higher VET in Europe – Visions for the future
Vienna 22 November 2018
Karin van der Sanden
Introduction CINOP
Why dealing with non-QF EHEA Higher VET qualifications in the Netherlands
And
Current Situation
Overview Dutch educational system
Population between 15 -75 years old: 12,9 mln
Participants in education regulated by Ministry of Education > 2.2 mln (2018)
General Secondary Education 985.506
Secondary vocational education and training 488.187
Higher Education :Universities of Applied Science 452.690
:Universities 280.114
Participation in LLL
Participants with a VET level : 20 to 30 %
Participants with HE: 50 %
Some Figures
1,7 million people a year between 25 and 65 participate in post-initial learning
84% of adult learning takes place in the private sector
Private providers > 14.000
Yearly total revenue private sector > € 3.1 billion
79% of the programs offered in private education are work-related
Yearly 1.3 million participants in private education
> 14.00 Private providers 81 offering HE qualifications regulated by Ministry of Education 104 offering VET qualifications regulated by Ministry of Education 6 offering general secondary education regulated by Ministry of Education
Most qualifications are not regulated by Ministry of Education
Facts and Figures Lifelong learning
Enlarge the transparency and compatibility of levels of qualifications, nationally and internationally;
Increase the communication between the stakeholders in education and the labour market.
Stimulate the use of the concept in learning outcomes;
Facilitate the participation in (lifelong) learning;
Aim Dutch National Qualifications Framework NLQF
Qualifications regulated by the Ministry of Education (OCW)
Existing levels of qualifications transposed to levels of NLQF = “generic classification”
Qualifications not regulated by the Ministry of Education
Upon the request of the owner of the qualification
Classification based on fixed procedures
Classification payed by owner of qualification
Qualifications (to be) classified in NLQF
Developed in 2010/2011
Recommendation of Government sent to Parliament June 2011
Presentation of the referencing report to the EQF Advisory Group in February 2012
Not yet laid down in law. Currently in preparation. Expected adoption end of 2019. After adoption: Levels displayed on diploma’s
Development and implementation NLQF
Systematic organisation of all existing qualification levels in the Netherlands
Comprehensive framework (GE,VET,HE)
Entry Level followed by 8 levels, Level 1 being the least complex and Level 8 the most complex
Fully compatible with QF-European Higher Education Area
Based on learning outcomes
Level descriptors consist of : Context
Knowledge
Skills: Knowledge application, Problem-solving skills, Learning and development skills, Information skills, Communication skills,Responsibility and autonomy
Characteristics NLQF (1)
Underpinned by quality assurance
Amount of levels reflects national situation
All levels are open, under conditions, to qualifications outside the formal system without progression rights or entitlement to titles or degrees on a voluntary basis
No credit framework
Characteristics NLQF (2)
An NLQF level indicator does not give an entitlement to a title or a degree
The right to enter and transfer to education sectors is not regulated by NLQF
NLQF was not meant to be a revision of the Dutch education system
However
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications must be written in learning outcomes
Qualifications must be concluded with an independent, learning path
independent, summative assessment
No courses or training accepted on the basis of proof of participation
Qualifications that are labour market relevant
Qualifications not regulated by the Ministry of Education
NCP NLQF established in 2012 with main tasks Classification and registration of qualifications not regulated by OCW;
Information and communication;
Evaluation and continuous improvement of NLQF and link to EQF;
Accountability and monitoring of the implementation of the NLQF
Funding: Ministry of Education € 450.000 per year
European Commission € 50.000 per year
Organisations applying for registration: (quality check € 1000 or €7500, classification € 2500 per qualification )
National Coordination Point NLQF
State of playNLQF LEVEL Amount Percentage
NLQF1 0 0%
NLQF2 3 6%
NLQF3 8 15%
NLQF4 12 23%
NLQF5 5 9%
NLQF6 24 45%
NLQF7 1 2%
NLQF8 0 0%
Totaal 53 100%
End of 2018 65
End of 2018: 65 non-formal qualifications classified in NLQF of more than 25 providers
Non formal diploma’s/certificates issued indicating an NLQF level
First requests for classifying international qualifications
Revision of VET qualifications has taken place using the level descriptors of the NLQF
The use of learning outcomes and level descriptors in HE
First sign of online job vacancies using the NLQF levels
Annual impact research among HR managers
NLQF in connection with ECVET/ECTS and validation of nonformal and informal leaning
Examples of organisations with classified qualifications
https://www.nlqf.nl/register
Healthcare
Defence
Sports
Tourism and recreation
Economics and Business Administration
Language and Culture
Sectors
Increasing impact on the large sector of non-formal qualifications o Transparency of levels o Raising quality awareness and quality assurance
NLQF descriptors used when describing learning outcomes of VET and HE qualifications
NLQF descriptors used in pilots for designing flexible dual HE Non formal diploma’s/certificates issued indicating an
NLQF level
First requests for classifying international qualifications
Revision of VET qualifications has taken place using the level descriptors of the NLQF
The use of learning outcomes and level descriptors in HE
First sign of online job vacancies using the NLQF levels
Annual impact research among HR managers
NLQF in connection with ECVET/ECTS and validation of nonformal and informal leaning
Impact NLQF
Facilitate LLL (in general)
To be distinctive to other providers (dog groomer)
Stronger position in civil society (army)
Quality and mutual trust (estate agent)
Comparability level between formal and non formal qualifications (several sectors)
International context of the profession (sports)
Increase employment opportunities (care)
Legal requirements and European directives (driving license examiner)
International branch agreements (crane operator)
Stimulate the use of learning outcomes (banking)
Reason private providers to apply for level
Constant improvement of procedures (quality and trust)
NLQF to be regulated by law
NLQF levels on formal diploma’s : cohorts will grow up with NLQF
National communication campaign NLQF, publicity
NCP NLQF will be a permanently designated independent organisation
Link requirements for professional competence to EQF/NLQF
Breakthrough EQF for international sectoral qualifications
Support from stakeholders
Research into effects and impact
Key Challenges
STEP 1) Validity (quality) check of the organisation (pre condition for step 2) Information to be provided: prove of legal entity, ownership of the qualification, continuity of
the organisation, approach to assessment/examination, approach to quality assurance
Independent assessment by Quality Committee, decision by the Programme Council of the NCP NLQF
STEP 2) Classification of qualifications into levels of NLQF Information to be provided: i) Comparison to descriptors NLQF, ii) amount of hours of
learning (substantial qualification= at least 400 hours) or substantial labour market relevance iii) approach to examination/assessment
Independent assessment by two experts, Classification Committee, decision by the Programme Council of the NCP
STEP 3) The qualification is included in the register at www.nlqf.nl/register (valid for 6 years)
Procedure for classifying non formal qualifications in NLQF
Structure organisation NCP NLQF
Ministry of
Education
NCP NLQF
Program
Council
Quality Commission
Classification
Commission
APPEAL
COMMSSION
EXPERTS
www.cinop.nl