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EQF and NQF – Idea andaims of the EuropeanCommission
Karl Andrew Müllner
National Coordination Point for NQR in Austria (NCP)Gleisdorf, September 2011
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Overview
European Qualifications Framework
National Qualifications Framework in Austria
Current Situation
NKS Austria
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European QualificationsFramework for lifelonglearning (EQF)
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From Lisbon…via Copenhagen…
Lisabon Strategy
→ to make the EU "the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-basedeconomy in the world capable of sustainable economic growth with moreand better jobs and greater social cohesion", by 2010.
Europe 2020
→ aiming at "smart, sustainable, inclusive growth" with greatercoordination of national and European policy.
Copenhagen Process (2002)
→ established in 2002, lays out the basis for co-operation in VET, with 33European countries involved.
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… to 2020 … Education & Training 2020
Strategic objective 1
Making lifelong learning and mobility a reality: European QualificationsFramework
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, atall levels of education and training
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The European Qualifications Framework(EQF) – Impetus for national developments
Recommendation, April 2008
Use the EQF as a reference tool to compare the qualification levels ofdifferent qualifications systems
Includes all areas of education
„A common reference framework will help Member States, educationinstitutions, employers and individuals compare qualifications across the EU’sdiverse education and training systems. This tool is essential for developinga European employment market.„
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Aims of the EQF
Transparency
Comparability
Portability of citizens‘ qualifications
Link between formal, non formal and informal learning
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EQF as meta-framework
EQR Meta Framework
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NQR Country B
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Qualifications Country A
Qualifications Country B
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Descriptors defining levels
©http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/education_culture
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The Austrian NationalQualifications Framework
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National Qualifications Frameworkin Austria
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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
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Setting for the development processof 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 ofrecognising informal learning
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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 theprocedure of mapping of qualifications
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NQF – Development process (1)
2011 Simulation phase
Aims:
Testing of the developed criteria for the mapping of thequalifications in the NQF and the mapping process(Draft Handbook K1)
Development of basis for the future mapping ofqualifications of all corridors
„Testing“ of the critical moments of the process
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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
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Karl Andrew Müllner
1010 Vienna
Ebendorferstraße 7
t +43 1 534 08-0
f +43 1 534 08-20
karl.muellner@oead.at
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