2. Joint Cedefop-DG EAC Eurobarometer on LLL
Anne-France Mossoux

3. Structure of presentation
1. Context
2. Why a Eurobarometer on LLL?
3. How does the standard Eurobarometer survey work?
4. Questionnaire development
5. Questionnaire structure
6. Time plan

4. 1. Context
- demand for comparable data and indicators on LLL
- the data currently available at EU level are not suitable, and new material will not be available for some time yet
- Cedefop is hosting a conference on LLL under the Greek Presidency

5. 1. Context
 gather new and innovative information about LLL from the perspectives of individuals themselves

6. 2. Why a Eurobarometer on LLL?
A feasibility study for a harmonised EU- wide opinion survey on VET was commissioned by Cedefop in 1999.
Accordingly, the Eurobarometer is the best existing option to collect comparable data in a rapid and cost- efficient manner on citizens’ opinions.

7. 3. How does the standard EB survey work?
- coverage: 15 MS (in this case: + N and ISL)
individuals interviewed per country (except L, D and UK)
- face-to-face interview
- characteristics of sample: 15+, representative in terms of gender, age, NUTS2 region and urbanisation level
- 10 standard demo questions

8. 4. Questionnaire development
- questionnaire design + drafts developed in Cedefop by a group of VET experts
- testing
- consultation of partners
- revision
- technical revision
- finalisation

9. 5. Questionnaire structure
5 modules:
- background info + general opinion (Q4-Q5 / Q15)
- past learning experiences (Q6-Q8)
- learning preferences (Q9-Q10)
- future intentions, obstacles and incentives (Q11-Q13)
- policy-relevant aspects of LLL (Q14 / Q16-Q18)

10. 6. Time plan
- Dec 2002: finalisation of questionnaire in EN and FR
- Jan 2003: send-out to national agencies, translation and preparation for fieldwork; start of fieldwork
- Feb 2003: end of fieldwork; data processing; delivery of data

11. 6. Time plan
Cedefop will be in charge of the data analysis and publication of the results
Two separate publications:
brochure presenting the highlights of the survey: by end May 2003
fuller report : by early 2004