1. Atlantis Seminar Amsterdam Workshop LLL, SCHE & NLQF in the Netherlands

2. 2 Workshop LLL, SCHE & NLQF in the Netherlands Characteristics of current (policy) developments Government expectations regarding SCHE and flexibility Flexible learning pathways formal – non formal – informal learning Consequences for HPEI’s Accreditation and Quality Assurance

3. 3 Characteristics of relevant current (policy) developments Increase participation LLL-target group in HEI’s Services provided for LLL-target group:  formal and non-formal education & training  RPL-procedures  Use of NLQF  Flexible learning pathways: content, organisation, guidance and assessment  Work based learning and e-learning LLL-services related to innovation and research & development in co-operation with businesses

4. 4 Government expectations re. SCHE and flexibility ‘Bridging the gap’ between SVET (up to level 4) and bachelor’s degree (level 6) Improve accessibility of UAS Increase participation in HE Attract target group working adults Increase flexibility:  co-operation with businesses  use of work based learning and e-learning  use of RPL and NLQF => tailor made, flexible learning pathways

5. 5 HEEQFNLQF Compe- tence develop- ment through (work) expe- rience Informal Phd.8 Ma.7 Ba.6 Ad.5 Formal 4 3 2 1 Non- formal

6. 6 Consequences for UAS (1) Increase flexibility and diversity in ‘knowledge services’  formal and non formal  formal: ad, ba, ma  use of RPL and NLQF;  accumulation, transfer of credits  meet demands and characteristics of adult learners Increase market- & customer orientation and expertise Attract more adult (working) learners

7. 7 Consequences for UAS (2) Improve and intensify co-operation with:  businesses  UAS, SVEI’s and research universities  private providers of formal and non-formal education & training  (regional) government organisations

8. 8 Accreditation and Quality Assurance Quality assurance and the referencing process Quality of assurance in the NLQF  Quality assurance in HE  Quality assurance in VET and GE  Quality assurance non-formal qualifications  Quality assurance in RPL