1. September 20071 Applying the EuroguideVAL Common European Standards for APEL Professionals to National Qualification Frameworks Prof. John Konrad Konrad Associates International

2. September 20072 The Project context The Leonardo Thematic Action Pilot Project (2005 - 2007) EuroguideVAL has produced European Standards for the development of APEL professionals The major challenge has been to apply these Standards to National Qualification Frameworks/Standards in conformity to the Levels of the European Qualification Framework [EQF]

3. September 20073 Exploitation in the UK The EuroguideVAL Standards have been interpreted and applied to the new UK Professional Standards for Teachers, Trainers and Instructors http://www.lifelonglearninguk.org/ roadmap/ter_roadmap_key.html http://www.lifelonglearninguk.org/ roadmap/ter_roadmap_key.html

4. September 20074 Pilot for new National Qualification Framework The new national standards are the first pilot for the revised credit-based NQF for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This NQF uses the same 8 Levels as the European Qualifications Framework [EQF]. The Unit that has been developed in the project, and accredited by the Sector Skills Council Lifelong Learning UK [LLUK]

5. September 20075 Overview Unit Title: Assessment and Support for the Recognition of Prior Learning through the Accreditation of Learning Outcomes Level: 3 [EN/EQF] Credit Value: 6 [Equivalent to 60 hours of learning time] The Unit has been developed after extensive consultation with the APEL/VPL/VAE community of interest and practice in the UK and in other European countries.

6. September 20076 Learning Outcomes - 1 The Learner will: 1.Understand and demonstrate how to work with models of recognition and accreditation of prior learning 2.Understand and demonstrate how to apply knowledge and understanding of models of recognition and accreditation of prior learning to provide appropriate guidance and assessment for learners

7. September 20077 Learning Outcomes - 2 3.Understand and demonstrate how to ensure appropriate guidance and reliable and valid assessment for learners following the APL route 4.Understand and demonstrate how to provide effective formative guidance for learners 5.Understand and demonstrate how to work with the assessment team to lead guidance and assessment for learners

8. September 20078 Learning Outcomes - 3 6.Understand and demonstrate how to promote understanding of recognition and prior learning with external stakeholders 7.Understand and demonstrate how to engage in reflective learning with learners and other members of the assessment team to evaluate and improve practice

9. September 20079 Future steps 1.Development of this model at Levels 4 and 5, including “Mini-Awards” 2.Building links to other National Systems/Frameworks - initially Scotland; interest from Ireland 3.Development of work based learning materials and specified assessment and verification strategies 4.Lifelong Learning Projects (2007 Call) for teachers/instructors [Leonardo Transfer of Innovation] and Adult Education teachers and facilitators (Grundtvig Priority 2) 5.Contributions to the European Observatory on Validation [Leonardo Network OBSERVAL]