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

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Social partners

Regional and local authorities

European ParliamentCouncil

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More info

www.eqavet.eu

Thank you!