1 NQF Development in the Czech Republic Prague, Miroslav Kadlec

Main Areas of Activity The idea of VET in the Czech Republic,The idea of VET in the Czech Republic, Analyses, informationAnalyses, information VET curriculaVET curricula The NQF (NSK) Czech RepublicThe NQF (NSK) Czech Republic Projects (national, EU)Projects (national, EU)

Konference NSK, Praha3 ISCED 5A 2HIGHER PROFESSIONALFollow-up courses 13,532, A 3 3C 2GENERALTECHNICAL 3C VOCATIONAL 3C BASIC

Konference NSK, Praha4 Act No. 179/2006 Coll. on Verification and Recognition of Further Education Results NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (NQF) The objective of the NQF is to create a system environment which will support  comparability of learning outcomes achieved by different forms of learning, enabling the recognition of actual knowledge and skills regardless how they were acquired  demands of the world of work are carried over into the education sector  public awareness of all nationally recognised qualifications  cohesion with the EQF The NQF does not replace present qualification and education systems, but attempts to make them coherent, transparent and unified.

Focus on Learning Outcomes Complete qualifications Partial qualifications Competences Non-Formal Learning Formal Learning Informal Learning

6  Project NSK (NQF)– the development of the NQF encourages the connection of initial and further vocational education  Project UNIV – recognition of non-formal and informal learning Direct support of NQF development by Ministry of Education (MŠMT) projects

Konference NSK, Praha7 REQIREMENTS OF LABOUR MARKET QUALIFI- CATIONS INITIAL EDUCATION FURTHER EDUCATION Exams DÍLČÍ KVALIFIKACE Standard position School educational programmes Standard position Standard position Courses Occupation National syllabus COMPLETE QUALIFI- CATIONS Work experience D Í L ČÍ KVALIFIKACE PARTIAL QUALIFI- CATIONS National Qualifications Framework – a bridge between the worlds of work and education

Konference NSK, Praha8 DÍLČÍ KVALIFIKACE COMPLETE QUALIFI- CATIONS D Í L ČÍ KVALIFIKACE PARTIAL QUALIFI- CATIONS Competences to perform a certain occupation; usually correspond with a particular field of study. Bricklayer Confectioner Butcher Gardener Cook-Waiter Competences to be able to perform a particular work task or a set of tasks which provide an opportunity for employment. Plasterer Tile setter Ice cream maker Fruit grower Flower arranger Sommelier

Konference NSK, Praha9 Qualification Standard defines requirements for a certain qualification Assessment Standard defines a set of criteria and procedures for assessing the degree to which a candidate fulfils the requirements of qualification standard Standards of partial qualifications are binding standards for verification and recognition of partial qualifications Standards of complete qualifications are the bases for creation of national syllabus, are instruments for transferring labour market requirements to educational fields

Konference NSK, Praha10 Standard positions Skills required by the labour market Complete qualifications Occupations í Initial education N Q F Further education (Courses) Other forms of education Partial qualifications

Konference NSK, Praha11 Examinations according to assessment standards of partial qualifications will be provided by AUTHORISED PERSONS Authorisation, i.e. licence for examinations and administration of certificates for partial qualifications will administer AUTHORISING BODIES i.e. relevant ministries Representatives of employers SECTOR COUNCILS

Konference NSK, Praha12 Sector Councils Inspired by the British model: SSC‘s – Sector Skills Councils. Employers’ representatives (associations, guilds, councils, the most important companies) and other experts of the particular sector. Requirements for the content of positions, occupations and qualifications, Evaluation of qualification and assessment standards, Influencing the network of authorised persons NQF – a platform of cooperation of social partners

13 Project (public contract) NSP The objective is the creation and further development of the National System of Occupations (NSP) In place since Involvement of key organisations, e.g.:  Chamber of Commerce of the CR  Association of Industry and Transport of the CR The development of Sector Councils Indirect support of NQF development by Ministry of Labour (MPSV) projects Indirect support of NQF development by Ministry of Labour (MPSV) projects

14 Existing Sector Councils  SC building  SC energy  SC automotive  SC mining and preparation of raw materials  SC agriculture  SC food-processing and feed industry  SC water management  SC furniture  SC forestry  SC printing  SC textiles and clothing  SC cross-sectioning  SC chemistry  SC metallurgy and foundry  SC mechanical engineering …four more are in preparation

Konference NSK, Praha15 Creation of draft qualifications Stages of creation, discussion and approval of partial qualifications Discussion of draft qualifications Approval of qualifications NÚOV in cooperation with experts from specific professions based on the ISTP (Integrated System of Standard Positions) and the NQF Professional associations, guilds, important companies Sector Councils Authorising bodies Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports

16 Stage 1 – the creation of draft qualification and assessment standards by teams of experts coordinated by the National Institute of Technical and Vocational Education (NUOV) and a private company Trexima. 332 partial qualifications have been prepared so far. The creation of the National Qualifications Framework In progress for levels ISCED 3C and ISCED 2 in the framework of an ESF project until March 2008 Stage 2 – discussion of, appreciation of and adjustments to qualification and assessment standards in the Sector Councils. 252 partial qualifications have been discussed so far. Stage 3 – evaluation and approval of qualification and assessment standards by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and other relevant ministries. 61 partial qualifications have been approved so far. The methodology and information system of NQF have already been created.

17 The Act on Verification and Recognition of Further Education Results  Recognition of results of further education, non-formal and informal learning  Approved 2006, valid from August 2007  Legal framework for NQF (NSK) development  Qualification and assessment standards

Konference NSK, Praha18 QUALIFICATIONS LABOUR MARKET REQUIREMENTS OF WORLD OF WORLD OF WORK OF WORK AUTHORISING BODY AUTHORISING BODYCOLLABORATE Creation of QUALIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT STANDARDS STANDARDS NATIONAL SYSTEM OF OCCUPATIONS SECTOR COUNCIL NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK NÚOV MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MINISTRY OF EDUCATION SECTOR COUNCIL OPINION OPINION NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR QUALIFICATIONS NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR QUALIFICATIONSAUTHORISES PREPARES PROPOSALS ACTIVITIES AND REQUIRED COMPETENCES OF OCCUPATIONS/ STANDARD POSITION REQUIRED PARTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

NSK PROJECT QUALIFICATION STANDARDSASSESSMENT STANDARDS COMPLETE QUALIFICATIONS PARTIAL QUALIFICATIONS In harmony with the Act N o 179/2006 Coll. on Verification and Recognition of Further Education Results In harmony with Common European Principles for recognition of initial learning Foreign experience LdV EPANIL Project PREPARATION FOR RECOGNITION 100 of partial qualifications in 7 fields of study (Waiter, Patissier, Hairdresser, Chef, Baker, Salesperson, Motor mechanic of agricultural machines) have been pilot-tested so far

Competences of an individual gained outside of formal education Necessity to have a certificate Places where recognition procedures take place (schools) Advising concerning recognition Decision whether to participate

ADVISOR – portfolio creation (work experience and education, evidence of relevant key skills) ASSESSOR – recognition or not of portfolio evidence + verifying all remaining competences according to the assessment standard Advisor motivates and recommends further training - to gain required partial qualifications - to gain additional partial qualification – perhaps a complete qualification as well

22  The overall plan for establishing NCP Czech Republic was developed by NUOV and submitted to the Ministry of Education in April 2008  The Ministry of Education discussed and approved the plan (July 31, 2008)  Preparation started in August - full activity begins from January 1, 2009 National Coordination Point Czech Republic

23 Structure of the NCP CR NUOV Workgr oup The goal of this group’s work is to provide the operational agenda of the NCP and to create an atmosphere conducive to the domestic and foreign activities of the point. Advisor y Group The main focus of the group's work is the consultation, methodology and assessment. This leads to important outputs of the NCP. Sector Group The goal of the Sector Group’s work is the fulfilment of a requirement in materials approved by the European Parliament and Council: to refer national qualifications levels to the EQF levels.

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