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The Slovenian NQF : Happy Farm I nnovation Project in the C ontext of the NQF. Danica H ROVATIČ , M.Sc. on behalf of VDC Polž, Slovenia NQF Inclusive “Let me show what I have Learnt”, Final Conference Gleisdorf , 8 S eptember 20 11. Content. The results from Happy Farm project - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Slovenian NQF:Happy Farm Innovation Project in the
Context of the NQF
Danica HROVATIČ, M.Sc.
on behalf of VDC Polž, Slovenia
NQF Inclusive “Let me show what I have Learnt”, Final Conference
Gleisdorf, 8 September 2011
Content
• The results from Happy Farm project• The Certification system in Slovenia
– and
• How to get NVQ through non-formal and informal learning? – REVANIL procedure
• How to understand Slovenian NQF? – The compound of education and qualification
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“HAPPY FARM”
• Leonardo da Vinci Innovation Project
• Duration: 2006-2008
• Inclusion of 7 partners from 5 EU countries that are working directly or indirectly with disadvantaged people
• Project leading partner: VDC POLŽ Maribor, Slovenia
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HF project aims
• to develop social enterprises on countryside (with social services, sports and ecological aspects);
• to open new possibilities for employment;
• to prepare the supporting programmes for social enterprises;
• to prepare the vocational programme for working on farm.
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Main project purpose
• Improving knowledge, skills and competences of individuals with learning disabilities and connecting the training programme with NVQ
• People with learning disabilities can gain the national recognised qualification
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Results
- Vocational and occupational standard
- Training programmes for disadvantaged groups
- Strategic plans for social enterprises6
JOINT ANALYSISaimed to support the project HF to
achieve its results
Certification System in Slovenia
• Adoption of National Vocational Qualifications Act in 2000
• Additional regulations were accepted, mainly in 2003, 2006; 2007, 2009
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NVQ – Slovenia
Source: CPI/2008
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OCCUPATIONAL STANDARD
VOCATIONAL STANDARD
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
CERTIFICATE –EDUCATION +
NVQ
CATALOGUE OF STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
ACCREDITED ASSESSING AGENCIES
ADULTS
NATIONAL VOCATIONAL
QUALIFICATION
NVQ CERTIFICATE
YOUTH/ADULTS
REVANIL
Recognition (legislation is not necessary)
Validation (legislation is or not necessary)
Accreditation (legislation is necessary)
certificate / award / qualification
Non-formal and Informal Learning
learning outcomes
knowledge, skills and competences9
HOUSEKEEPER ASSISTANT
• Occupational standard
• Catalogue of standards for knowledge and skills
• Modular tranining programme: 4 modules– Communication with guests– Cooking and serving– Cleaning and tidying of the rooms– Maintenance and production of simple textile
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Key competences of HA
• learning how to learn
• social skills
• development of communication skills (oral communication and literacy skills)
• information and communication literacy
• entrepreneurship
• setting-up a career
• health and work safety.11
HA in EQF structure of 8 levels
1 level
2 level
3 level
4 level
5 level
6 level
7 level
8 level
knowledge
x
skills X
competences
X
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Slovenian Qualification Framework
NVQ (clasification) – NQF (framework)
SQF main purpose:
• to integrate and harmonize qualifications subsystems
• resolving problems between the VET system and certification system
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SQF draft proposal
• definition of key concepts
• proposition of SQF level descriptors
• preparation of qualifications in relation to SQF level descriptors.
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Typology of framework
• FRAMEWORK OF COMMUNICATION (passive role; maintenance of transparency)
• TRANSFORMATIONAL FRAMEWORK (active role; changes of legislation are needed)
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SQF – 10 levels
• from 8 levels in education system to 10 levels in qualification framework
• 10 levels helped to harmonize qualifications and education systems so as to enable easier identification and recognition of informal and non-formal learning. This element marks a reform character of the framework.
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Levels descriptors
Communication role of the framework:
Input concept:
• educational programmes
Output concept:
• learning outcomes
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Structure of descriptors
• Knowledge
• Skills
• Competences
Each educational level or qualification places within framework consist of all three elements.
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Types of qualifications
• EDUCATION (completed publicly approved educational programmes)
• NVQ (defined as work related vocational capacity required to perform an occupation at certain level of complexity)
• SUPPLEMENTARY QUALIFICATION (complements an applicant’s competence)
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LEVEL DESCRIPTORS - 3th LEVEL (HOUSEKEEPER ASSISTANT)
Knowledge Skills Competences
Level 3
Predominantly practical, life-and vocationally relevant knowledge with some theoretical basis, acquired primarily through the examination of examples, imitation and practice in the context of a specific discipline.
Basic literacy and demonstrating practical skills, including the use of basic tools, methods and materials. Using well known solutions when resolving predictable problems within a limited scope. Performing transparent and standardised tasks.
Ability to acquire new knowledge and skills in a structured setting and under appropriate guidance. Ability to engage in a restrictedly independent activity in a predictable and structured setting based on simple oral or written instructions. Accepting limited responsibility.
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QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO SQF LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
SQF level
Education levels National Vocational Qualification
A) Admission requirements (typical): B) Duration (typical or typical total duration in theory): C) Typical education: D) Transferability:
Level 3
PROGRAMMES OF LOWER VOCATIONAL EDUCATION A) : uncompleted or completed elementary school B) : 2.5 years C) : lower vocational education D) : secondary vocational education (SQF, level 4)
NVQ, level 3
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SQF LEVEL
EDUCATIONAL (SCHOOL SYSTEM) STRUCTURE
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE(CERTIFICATION SYSTEM)
1 1 st and 2.nd cycle CE
2 compulsary education NVQ level 2
3 short term vocational NVQ level 3
4 vocational secondary education NVQ level 4
5 general/technical SE NVQ level 5
6 higher vocational education NVQ level 6
7 higher education / 1th cycle NVQ level 7 / not yet
8 M.A / 2th cycle
9 M.Sc / 3th cycle
10 Doc.Sc /3th cycle
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Thank you for attention!
“Education is when you
read the fine print.
Experience is what
you get if you don't.”
Pete Seeger
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