Towards European Lifelong Learning Area Olav Aarna Estonian Qualifications Authority Kutsete süsteemi arendamist toetab Euroopa Liit

Context Lisbon strategy & Lisbon process (2000) Towards European lifelong learning area: Bologna process (1999-...) Copenhagen process (2002-...) European Qualifications Framework (EQF) (2005-...) Recognition of non-formal and informal learning, incl. learning at work Development (re-engineering) of National Qualifications Frameworks (NQF) & Systems

European qualifications framework EQF for lifelong learning (EU recommendation from 23.04.2008): Reference framework 8 learning outcomes based levels of qualification (knowledge, skills, competence (extent of autonomy and responsibility)) 2010: link NQFs with EQF (Ireland, UK, Malta!) 2012: insert reference to EQF level on all certificates or certificate supplements National Coordination Points (NCP) for EQF implementation 19.04.2018 19.04.2018 3

Country A EQF Country B 9 6 8 8 7 5 7 6 6 5 4 5 4 3 4 3 Qualifications (A) 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 Qualifications (B)

Guiding Principles (1) National qualifications system (NQS) is an interface between society and lifelong learning system Professional (vocational) qualifications system (PQS) is an interface between labour market and lifelong learning system, i.e a subsystem of NQS NQS in Estonia follows integrated qualifications system model NQS is a quality assurance system 19.04.2018

Conceptual Framework (1) Society (public, private and non-govern- mental sector)‏ Lifelong Learning System (formal, non-formal and informal learning) Quali- fica- tions Sys- tem 19.04.2018

Conceptual Framework (2) Quality assurance system for lifelong learning Qualifications system Professional qualifications system 19.04.2018

Guiding Principles (2) Social partnership of stakeholders (Government, employers’, employees’ and students’ organisations, professional associations, ...) is of crucial importance National Qualifications Framework (NQF) is a backbone of NQS Development of NQF is a process Developing and implementing NQF is a driver of the process

Competence and qualification Aim: Develop sustainable, flexible, internationally compatible competence based qualifications system meeting the needs of lifelong learning persons, knowledge based society and economy Competence – ability to perform successfully in a specific field described through the relevant perforamance criteria (learning outcomes) Qualification – officially recognized competence as a result of validation 19.04.2018

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SYSTEM Competence circle (1) Expected competences L A B O U R M K E T Occupa- tional stan- dards Tasks L E A R N I G Learning outcomes Com- peten- ces PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SYSTEM Assessment criteria Certifi- cates Qualification awarding Validation Assessment Actual competences 19.04.2018

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SYSTEM Competence circle (2) Expected competences L A B O U R M K E T Occupa- tional stan- dards Natio- nal curri- cula Tasks Curri- cula L E A R N I G Com- peten- ces PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SYSTEM Certifi- cates Qualification awarding Validation Assessment Actual competences 19.04.2018

Estonian Qualifications Framework (2008) Estonian NQF EQF Secto- rial QFs HE LIFE- LONG- LEARN- ING SYS- TEM VET LABOUR MARKET GE 19.04.2018 19.04.2018 12

Educational Standards and ENQF General trend of development – towards learning outcomes based standards: Higher education standard (2008) Vocational education standard (2009) + national curricula for VET National curriculum for basic school (2010) National curriculum for upper secondary school (2010) New generation of occupational standards (2010-...)

Estonian Qualifications Framework (2009) Estonian NQF EQF Secto- rial QFs HE LIFE- LONG- LEARN- ING SYS- TEM VET LABOUR MARKET GE 19.04.2018 19.04.2018 14 14

Referencing of ENQF to EQF March 2010 – establishing steering committee October 2010 – drafting of referencing report February 2011 – consensus building in Estonia May 2011 – consultations with international experts July 2011 – referencing report is presented to the EQF Advisory Committee (AG) December 2011 – approval by the EQF AG

Estonian Qualifications Framework (2011) Estonian NQF EQF Secto- rial QFs HE LIFE- LONG- LEARN- ING SYS- TEM VET LABOUR MARKET GE 19.04.2018 19.04.2018 16 16

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