1. European frameworks for VET VLOR Brussels, 4 June 2014
Carlo Scatoli Vocational Training and Adult Learning

2. Strengthen the European dimension
2002
The Copenhagen Declaration 30 November 2002
Strengthen the European dimension
Improve transparency, information and guidance systems
Recognise competences and qualifications
Promote quality assurance
Lisbon strategy for employment

3. ( 2014 ) European area of skills and qualifications An initiative
to boost transparency and recognition of skills and qualifications in education and training and the labour market
More intensive coordination of European transparency tools
A public consultation: 17 Dec Apr 2014
A conference: 17 June 2014

4. 2002
The Copenhagen Process
Policy framework
Coordination of voluntary cooperation between countries towards common objectives for vocational education and training

5. Maastricht Communiqué
2004
Maastricht Communiqué
Put Copenhagen tools into practice
Improve public/private investments
Address the needs of groups at risk
Develop progression and individualised paths
Strengthen planning and partnerships; identify skill needs
Develop learning methods and environments
Expand teachers’ and trainers’ competences
Improve VET statistics

6. 2006
Helsinki Communiqué
Improve image, status, attractiveness of VET; good governance
Develop further, test and implement common tools by 2010
More systematic mutual learning; more and better VET statistics
Take all stakeholders on board

7. Implement tools and mechanisms Raise quality and attractiveness
2008
Bordeaux Communiqué
Implement tools and mechanisms
Raise quality and attractiveness
Improve the links between VET and the labour market
Strengthen cooperation arrangements

8. Implement tools and mechanisms Raise quality and attractiveness
2010
Bruges Communiqué
Implement tools and mechanisms
Raise quality and attractiveness
Improve the links between VET and the labour market
Strengthen cooperation arrangements

9. Long-term strategic objectives for the decade (2011-2020)
Bruges Communiqué
Long-term strategic objectives for the decade ( )
In line with Europe 2020 and the ET 2020 programme targets
Intermediary objectives – the short term deliverables (STDs)

10. Tools
2005
2008
2009
European operational frameworks for transparency and quality in VET

11. Europass Skills Passport
Europass CV
Europass Language Passport
Europass Mobility
Europass Certificate Supplement
Europass Diploma Supplement
Europass Skills Passport

12. 2013 Europass evaluation.
Effective tool (40 million CV)
Need to better document non-formal and informal learning
Improved synergies with other European initiatives - transparency and recognition of qualifications - career guidance - job matching

13. The European Qualification Framework for lifelong learning
Qualification levels defined through learning outcomes
NQF 10
NQF 9
NQF 8
NQF 7
NQF 6
NQF 5
NQF 4
NQF 3
NQF 2
NQF 1
EQF 8
EQF 7
EQF 6
EQF 5
EQF 4
EQF 3
EQF 2
EQF 1
NQF 7
NQF 6
NQF 5
NQF 4
NQF 3
NQF 2
NQF 1

14. 25 countries have related their levels to the EQF levels
Now all European countries have or are developing NQF based on learning outcomes;
EQF/NQF are spreading the learning outcomes approach – as concerns qualifications;
Fragile link between EQF/NQF and European quality assurance tools;
EQF is the only full LLL transparency instrument;
There is interest from international qualifications and non-EU frameworks.

15. EQAVET The European Quality Assurance Framework for VET
Supports countries and VET providers developing their quality assurance systems.
Based on a cycle of four phases (planning, implementation, evaluation and review); each phase supported by quality criteria and indicative descriptors, to be applied at the level of VET system, VET provider and qualification awarding institution.
A toolbox approach: no need to use all of the framework.

16. EQAVET

17. EQAVET 2013 EQAVET evaluation, report January 2014.
Not enough attention to the quality of learning outcomes;
Limited application to non-institutional training (C-VET);
The transparency dimension of EQAVET is limited;
Cross sector QA principles and guidelines & sector specific principles and guidelines.

18. ECVET The European Credit transfer and accumulation system for VET
To support VET mobility;
To promote flexible learning pathways.
Credit as assessed learning outcomes;
Qualifications made up of units of learning outcomes;
Credit points may be used if necessary.
A toolbox approach: no need to use all of the framework.

19. 2014 Copenhagen process: Bruges review
Link to ET 2020, Bruges Communiqué requesting new set of short-term deliverables beyond 2014
Review with the aim to define a new set of short-term deliverables to support growth and jobs which should facilitate VET reforms at national level
EU context – role of VET in overall growth and jobs agenda (Europe 2020)
Significance of VET (for both medium and high level skills demand)

20. Thank you for your attention