Perspectives on the EQF from a non-member State New Zealand Qualifications Authority Prue Wilson Policy Analyst NZQA.

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Perspectives on the EQF from a non-member State New Zealand Qualifications Authority Prue Wilson Policy Analyst NZQA

NZ Qualifications System Local or provider qualifications NCEA National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Register of Quality Assured Qualifications

The Register securing participation of tertiary education sector and secondary schools agreement on the form of the Register transition and implementation period 2009 onwards aiming to improve: information processes including data flow international recognition of NCEA review achievement and curriculum based unit standards targeted review of qualifications system

Impact of the Register more skilled population expansion of the sector diversification of provision change in composition of learners increased internationalisation, mobility and collaboration

Impact of the Register information source for multiple audiences diversification of provision change in composition of learners development of quality assurance system and focus on accountability and performance

International Orientation of the Register assists recognition of qualifications, assures quality, confidence engagement with the Asia-Pacific Region joint-project with Ireland linking to developments in Europe

What is being compared? Irish NQF NZ Register Bologna Framework EQF

Referencing the European Qualifications Framework inclusive integrated outcomes-based framework reference instrument that is transparent and neutral potential to assist the development of qualifications recognition processes to establish “substantial difference”

Questions about the EQF What role the EQF play in the qualification process recognition methodologies of member states? Who benefits from the EQF? What challenges does the EQF face? Qualifications are dynamic, is the EQF?