Towards a European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning

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Towards a European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning Consultation Fine

What is the EQF? Translation device for comparing qualifications Neutral reference point based on learning outcomes

Our Lifelong Learning Experience: Obstacles! within and between countries between education and training systems to use of acquired skills to new learning

Country A Country B EQF Level 8 EQF Level 7 EQF Level 6 EQF Level 5 Qualification Qualification

Swedish post-secondary engineering education (Påbygnadsutbildning) = EQF Level 4 = Irish post secondary education at national level 6 (Advanced certificate) E Q F

Each EQF Reference Level Wider personal and professional competences The Eight EQF Levels Knowledge Each EQF Reference Level Skills Wider personal and professional competences

Focus on Learning Outcomes EQF Learning Outcomes Non-Formal Learning Informal Learning Formal Learning

The EQF beneficiaries: Individuals Sectors, employers and social partners Education and training systems

The European Qualifications Framework Bologna and Copenhagen Consultation — Not a final recommendation Qualifications Wanted Expert group

8 COMMON REFERENCE LEVELS The main elements of the EQF 8 COMMON REFERENCE LEVELS

A basis for co-operation EQF implementation is voluntary Entails no legal obligations on Member States or sectors Fosters change by supporting and informing reform

What EQF is NOT! EQF not about replacing national/sectoral frameworks EQF not about harmonisation EQF CANNOT define new qualifications

The alternative to EQF: bilateral agreements? Country C Country B Country A Circles are individuals, instutiions, sectors, countries, companies seeking links to other bodies Title No common reference point – bilateral agreements develop …they rapidly become very complex…

The alternative to EQF: bilateral agreements? Circles are individuals, instutiions, sectors, countries, companies seeking links to other bodies Title No common reference point – bilateral agreements develop

Summary 8 common reference levels (learning outcomes) Common principles support EQF levels and provide guidelines for cooperation Implementation is voluntary Commitment from national and sectoral bodies