EQF and NQF – Idea and aims of the European Commission Karl Andrew Müllner National Coordination Point for NQR in Austria (NCP) Gleisdorf, September 2011

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 2 Overview  European Qualifications Framework  National Qualifications Framework in Austria  Current Situation  NKS Austria

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 3 European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning (EQF)

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 4 From Lisbon …via Copenhagen… Lisabon Strategy → to make the EU "the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion", by Europe 2020 → aiming at "smart, sustainable, inclusive growth" with greater coordination of national and European policy. Copenhagen Process (2002) → established in 2002, lays out the basis for co-operation in VET, with 33 European countries involved.

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 5 … to 2020 … Education & Training 2020 Strategic objective 1 Making lifelong learning and mobility a reality: European Qualifications Framework Further strategic objecitves:  Improving the quality and efficiency of education and training  Promoting equity, social cohesion and active citizenship  Enhancing creativity and innovation, including entrepreneurship, at all levels of education and training

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 6 The European Qualifications Framework (EQF) – Impetus for national developments  Recommendation, April 2008  Use the EQF as a reference tool to compare the qualification levels of different qualifications systems  Includes all areas of education „A common reference framework will help Member States, education institutions, employers and individuals compare qualifications across the EU’s diverse education and training systems. This tool is essential for developing a European employment market.„

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 7 Aims of the EQF  Transparency  Comparability  Portability of citizens‘ qualifications  Link between formal, non formal and informal learning

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 8 EQF as meta-framework EQR Meta Framework NQR Country ANQR Country B Qualifications Country A Qualifications Country B

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 9 Descriptors defining levels ©

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 10 The Austrian National Qualifications Framework

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 11 National Qualifications Framework in Austria

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 12 Adherent to following principles 8 levels For all areas of education Dimensions: Knowledge, Skills, Competence Not legally binding Integration of formal, non formal and informal learning EQF criteria as basis for NQF criteria / exemplifications

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 13 Setting for the development process of the NQF Corridor 1: Qualifications of the formal education system Corridor 2: Qualifications of the non formal education (further education) Corridor 3: Development of possible methods of recognising informal learning

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 14 NQF – Development process (1) 2006 Consultation EQF 2007 Development of a NQF for Austria: Detailed analysis 2008 Consultation process 2009 Analysis of the Consultation 2010 Development of the criteria and the procedure of mapping of qualifications

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 15 NQF – Development process (1) 2011 Simulation phase Aims:  Testing of the developed criteria for the mapping of the qualifications in the NQF and the mapping process (Draft Handbook K1)  Development of basis for the future mapping of qualifications of all corridors  „Testing“ of the critical moments of the process

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 16 Coordination Point for the NQF Karl Andrew Müllner within the National Agency Lifelong Learning / OeAD Gmbh Tasks  Development NQF and monitoring the process  Development, support and maintenance of the NQF register  Public Relations and guidance  Networking at national and European level

September 8, 2011| Gleisdorf | Karl Andrew Müllner 17 Karl Andrew Müllner 1010 Vienna Ebendorferstraße 7 t f