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assurance in Vocational assurance in Vocational Education and Training Education and Training

European Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training

European policy European policy contextcontext

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The Maastricht (2004), Helsinki (2006), Bordeaux (2008) and the Bruges Communiqués, 2010

Copenhagen Process -Copenhagen Process -20022002

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Europass EQF EQAVET ECVET

The Bruges The Bruges CommuniquCommuniquéé, Vision , Vision

of VET for 2020 of VET for 2020

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Importance of QA Importance of QA in VETin VET

• Improve EU VET systems in order to raise competence levels and the relevance of these competences

• Build trust across and within MS systems with a view to strengthening mobility, permeability and flexibility of learning pathways

• Improve qualifications’ recognition in the labour market

Attractive and useful VET for learners

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EQAVET, EQAVET, supporting the supporting the process of QA and the process of QA and the

development of a culture of development of a culture of QA QA

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EQAVETEQAVET

• Builds on a history of EU cooperation in QA quality assurance in VET for almost 10 years

• A partnership process – a community of practice

• Recommendation of the EU Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a European Quality Assurance Reference Framework for VET-June 2009

Objective of the Objective of the RecommendationRecommendation

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The Reference The Reference Framework Framework ObjectivesObjectives

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The Reference The Reference Framework Framework

the modelthe model• Designed to promote better VET• A reference instrument to help authorities of MS promote

and monitor the improvement of their VET systems• Uses QA as a systematic approach to modernising

education systems, especially by improving the effectiveness of training.

• MS are invited to develop /use this instrument on a voluntary basis.

• The main users are national/regional authorities, VET providers, public /private bodies responsible for ensuring and improving the quality of VET

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The Reference The Reference Framework Framework

the modelthe model

Key elements

PLANNING: set up clear, appropriate and measurable goals and objectivesIMPLEMENTATION: establish procedures to ensure the achievement of goals and objectivesASSESMENT and EVALUATION: design mechanisms for the evaluation of achievements by collecting and processing data to assessFEEDBACK and PROCEDURES for CHANGE: develop operations in order to achieve the targeted after discussion with key stakeholders

Quality indicators

1.Relevance of quality assurance systems for VET providers2.Investment in training of teachers and trainers3.Participation rate in VET programmes4.Completion rate in VET programmes5.Placement rate in VET programmes6.Utilisation of acquired skills at the workplace7.Unemployment rate8.Prevalence of vulnerable groups9.Mechanisms to identify training needs in the labour market10.Schemes used to promote better access to VET

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The Reference The Reference Framework Framework

Deepening a culture of Deepening a culture of QAQA

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Quality Assurance Quality Assurance National Reference National Reference

Points Points

EQAVET EQAVET Work programme Work programme

Thematic AreasThematic Areas

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• 2 Working Groups: On developing guidelines and on quality indicators in VET to support the national implementation approaches for using the Reference Framework

• Sectoral Seminars • Reflection group on building synergies with

EQF and ECVET• Annual Forums bringing together senior

policymakers, National Reference Points, the Social Partners and other key stakeholders

ActivitiesActivities

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Quality Cycle IT Quality Cycle IT resourceresource

• Interactive website• National Reference Points Forum• Online newsletter• Policy briefs• Poster available in all EU languages• Brochures and leaflets• Participation in national events

Dissemination of Dissemination of InformationInformation

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Website

www.eqavet.eu

European Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training

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