1. ECVET PERMIT
ECVET for Permeability and Transferability in the Non-Formal and Formal VET Sector
Louiza Papaloizou, Cyprus
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2. What did we try to achieve?
To increase the permeability and transferability of learning outcomes between the non-formal and formal VET sector.
Intercollege CPC  HRDA
IDEC IIEK DELTA
MCAST

3. Permeability & Transferability
Non- Formal
Formal

4. What problems did we encounter?
Understanding the role of ECVET in the larger context i.e. education, work qualifications etc.
Absence of a standardized methodology or demanding complex methodology.
Absence of a National Qualification Framework (NQF) e.g. in Cyprus.
Absence of the mechanism for the validation of non-formal and in-formal learning.
Legal framework constraints.

5. So where do you start?

6. Transformative Experience
The ECVET Partnership
ECVET Partnership
Dialogue/Reflection
Quality Process
Transformative Experience
Transparency

7. ECVET PERMIT Methodology
Step 1: ECVET Mapping Process
Step 2: VET Programme Conversion Process
Step 3: Transfer & Accumulation Process

8. Step 1:ECVET Mapping Process
The mapping process supports the development of a common understanding of the VET institutions that build together an ECVET partnership.
At organizational level, the mapping process helps to identify and reflect on specific characteristics that facilitate or may create challenges for ECVET implementation:
EU framework
National institutional framework
VET provider framework
VET programme framework

9. ECVET PERMIT Selected Programmes

10. Step 2: VET Programme Conversion Process
Defining the units of learning outcomes for VET programmes
Forming of the National Industry Advisory Group (NAG)
Defining learning outcomes for VET programmes
Bloom’s taxonomy – a theoretical framework for writing learning outcomes
Linking learning outcomes to learning programmes and assessment methods
Allocation of ECVET points
Quality assurance criteria for the conversion process
Review by ECVET experts

11. Step 3: Transfer & Accumulation Process
Preparatory phase
During the preparatory phase, the ECVET partners will need to decide on the terms and conditions of the ECVET transfer and will need to develop the necessary documents for the implementation phase
Transnational Mobility
Organizational Mobility
ECVET Documents
Transfer of Units of LO
Documentation/ Personal Transcripts

12. What did we achieve?
The ECVET Permit project was a unique opportunity to establish a common understanding of the value of ECVET as well as to establish the methodology and the necessary tools that would allow us to create a bridge between non-formal and formal VET in Cyprus.

13. What did we achieve?
……to communicate using the learning outcomes language!
"Based on the experience and lessons learned through ECVET PERMIT, and recognizing the benefits of the implementation of ECVET, the management of the CPC has decided to proceed with the conversion of all of its VET programmes according to the learning outcomes structure. This process is expected to start and to be completed in 2017".
Dr George Horattas
Cyprus Productivity Centre

14. What do we need to keep in mind?
ECVET cannot be fully operational unless Member States move swiftly in implementing the following necessary measures and conditions:
Development of the NQF
Implementation of quality assurance measures for all forms of education (Formal, non-formal and informal)
Development of the mechanism for the validation of formal and informal learning
Description of qualification in term of Learning Outcomes
Implementation of procedures and the legal framework for flexible pathways
Dr Stylianos Mavromoustakos
Executive Director Intercollege
 Vice President of EfVET

16. Thank you!