1. -cluster of knowledge proposal-
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Modernising VET system –improving performance, quality and attractivness of VET- the Romanian experience
-cluster of knowledge proposal-
Zoica Vladut/ Deputy Director

2. Challenges of the new century
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Challenges of the new century
-globalised economy;
-global changes in society;
-sustainable development;

3. A tool to help meet Europe’s immediate and future skills needs;
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Europe 2020 strategy (smart and inclusive growth) underline the dual role of VET:
A tool to help meet Europe’s immediate and future skills needs;
To reduce the social impact of and facilitate recovery from the crises

4. In order to play the dual role VET must:
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
In order to play the dual role VET must:
-become an attractive learning option with high relevance to labour market needs and pathways to higher education;
-ensure easily accessible CVET ;
-provide flexible systems based on the recognition of learning outcomes, and supporting individual learning pathways;
-ensure adequate support for those at a disadvantage;
-alow cross-border mobility as an integral part of VET practices

5. Why a cluster cooperation in modernizing VET system?
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Why a cluster cooperation in modernizing VET system?
To share good practices and to build common knowledge on:
flexible access to training and qualifications;
innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship in VET
increasing attractiveness and excellence of VET through quality and efficiency;

6. International cooperation in the area of VET
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
International cooperation in the area of VET
-for further policy dialogue
-for mutual learning
In order to contribute to trans-national collaboration, regional development, an improved management of legal mobility and to combat illegal migration

7. Specific tasks of cooperation
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Specific tasks of cooperation
To identify and develop concrete regional project proposals to enhance coherence between different approaches in the region regarding development of VET system on common themes of interest:
Qualifications development
Matching VET supply with labour market demand
Evidence based policy in VET
Quality Assurance in VET
To identify priorities for further development of VET policy in region, adapted to national needs
To develop tools and mechanisms supporting creation of sustainable network for knowledge sharing in region for competent authorities

8. Strategic approach of VET in Romania
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Strategic approach of VET in Romania
to respond students and adults interests from the perspective of LLL by improving its attractiveness
to anticipate and to answer the needs and changing LM- relevant qualifications
to provide a quality education and training service
to offer equal chances for all students including those with special needs

9. National actions in line with European initiatives: EQF for LLL ECVET
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
National actions in line with
European initiatives:
EQF for LLL
ECVET
EQARF
New skills for new jobs

11. The training pathways in IVET
Lower cycle of
technological
Highschool
IX and X grades
Higher cycle of
XI and XII grades
Optional Practical stages
in companies 720 h
Bacalaureat
Post highschool
Higher education
Level 3
Level 2
Level 3+
Levels 4 and 5
18 training domanins
45 qualifications at level 1
137 qualifications level 2
22 qualifications level 3 direct pathway
34 qualifications level 3 progressive pathway
114 qualifications level 3+ post-secondary education 11

12. Modernising the TVET system in Romania through:
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Modernising the TVET system in Romania through:
Qualifications development
Quality Assurance in VET
Matching VET supply with labour market demand
Evidence based policy in VET

13. Topic for cooperation Qualifications development
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Topic for cooperation
Qualifications development

14. Qualifications development in Romania
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Qualifications development in Romania
- IVET qualifications are learning outcomes based
A qualification is described through learning units
A learning unit consists of a coherent set of learning outcomes
Key competences are included to build general working capacities
A qualification can be linked/associated with one or more occupations
A qualification is requested tu ensure employability on long term and career progress

15. Qualifications design - IVET
Identification of the
training needs
(initiative MERYS)
Sectorial Committees
Labour market studies
Analysis of the relation:
qualification – occupations
Elaboration of the qualification profiles
Working groups
Enterprises
Education
Professional
Associations
Validation
Here I will describe briefly the process and I will highlight some differences between IVET and CVT (critical aspects regarding ECVET implementation)
The roles of different institutions:
Social partners involved in identification of LO needed for a qualification
Ministry of Education approves the qualifications for IVET
National Authority for Qualifications - register all qualifications in the national register
Identification of the LO
Elaboration of training standards
Approval
MERYS
Working groups
Education
Elaboration of the training programme
(curriculum) 15

16. Qualification design in initial VET
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Qualification design in initial VET
TRAINING STANDARD -document describing the units of LO composing a qualification
Content of TS:
The units – a coherent set of learning outcomes
The level of qualification
No of credit points
The learning outcomes
The performance criteria
The requirements for assessment
TRAINING PROGRAM – modular approach
Modules are created on the basis on units of LO
1 unit = 1 module
2 units = 1 module

17. The qualifications’ structure in IVET
Training Domain « commerce »
Training Domain “tourism”
Q 1
Q 2
Q 3
Key Units of LO
General Units of vocational LO
General Units of vocational LO
Specialized Units of vocational LO
I will present only the type of units regarding the flexibility when moving from a qualification/domain to another:
Units common to all qualifications for the same level
Units common to all qualifications within a domain of training
Units specific to a single qualification
In RO there are 18 training domains, 17

18. -tools and mechanisms for sustainable network in region
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Cluster subtopics:
-improving VET attractiveness (high relevance to LM needs and progressive pathways to HE, well developed key competencies)
-tools and mechanisms for sustainable network in region
Proposed cluster activities:
-sharing experience and knowledge on improving VET attractiveness
-working on tools and mechanisms for sustainable network in region

19. Topic for cooperation Quality assurance in VET
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Topic for cooperation
Quality assurance in VET

20. Initiatives at National level in Romania
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Initiatives at National level in Romania
National Quality Assurance Framework in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NQAF in TVET) - developed on the basis of the European Common Quality Assurance Framework for VET (CQAF in VET) in 2003;
basic principles of NQAF in TVET, as adopted by the quality assurance Law (launched in 2005 and issued on 2006) are:
results-centred QA;
emphasis on internal evaluation (self assessment) at provider level;
promotion of continuous improvement of education and training;
protection of the interests of the education beneficiaries (first of all, students’ and employers interests – client phase);
promotion of the development of a quality culture at provider level

21. Romanian institutional framework -1
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Romanian institutional framework -1
the QA Law stipulates the foundation of two National Agencies for QA in education, one for higher education (ARACIS) and one for pre-university education (ARACIP);
ARACIP and ARACIS are responsible for:
external evaluation for authorization and accreditation of all education providers , TVET included
external evaluation of the quality of education offered by accredited education providers , on a regular basis (every 5 years);

22. Romanian institutional framework -2
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Romanian institutional framework -2
by QA Law, all education providers (including TVET) have to establish an internal Quality Assurance and Evaluation Commission, which:
coordinates the application of institutional self-assessment procedures and activities;
elaborates an annual self - assessment report (SAR);
formulates quality improvement proposals
the annual self –assessment is mandatory for all education providers; by QA Law, all SAR must be submitted to all beneficiaries/stakeholders.

23. Elements of conformity in TVET
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Elements of conformity in TVET
Curricular standards
National Curriculum based on Training Standards validated by Sectoral Committees
Local Developed Curriculum: allows contextualization and customization to employers needs
Accreditation of schools’ programmes
Semi-External national exams: participation of employers in the certification exams

24. National Group for Quality Assurance (GNAC)
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
National Group for Quality Assurance (GNAC)
The National Group for Quality Assurance (GNAC) in vocational education and training was constituted at national level in 2006, in compliance with the recommendations of ENQA - VET;
GNAC is an inter-institutional coordination structure with the role of applying in a coherent way the European and national measures for quality assurance in vocational education and training

25. Subtopics for cooperation: -increasing quality in VET
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Subtopics for cooperation:
-increasing quality in VET
-tools and mechanisms for sustainable network in region
Proposed cluster activities:
-sharing experience and knowledge on increasing quality in VET
-working on tools and mechanisms for sustainable network in region

26. Matching VET supply with labour market demand
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Topic for cooperation
Matching VET supply with labour market demand
Evidence based policy in VET

27. THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT
ROMANIA
THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT
THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
The need of strategic planning in Romania
Integrated approach of TVET within the context of HRD strategies linked to the national, regional and local development plans.
Strategic approach of the TVET supply – medium term perspective
Early identification of training needs
Strengthening partnership approach of the TVET planning / increased key stakeholders active participation and commitment – all levels

28. From anticipation to collective action leading to ownership
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THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT
THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
From anticipation to collective action leading to ownership
Action
Shared strategic decisions
Anticipation
prospective studies
Quality
assured
Ownership
Participatory planning

29. THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT
ROMANIA
THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT
THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Planning levels
The National Development Plan
The Sectoral Operational Programme Human Resources Development
NATIONAL LEVEL
National Development Plan
National strategies for education and training
REGIONAL LEVEL
Regional Development Plan
Regional Employment Action Plan (REmAP)
Regional Education Action Plan (REAP)
COUNTY LEVEL
County Development Plans
Local Education Action Plan (LEAP)
Labour market intelligence
Tracer studies
- Oficial statistics and administrativ records
SCHOOL LEVEL
School Action Plan (SAP)

30. Participativ Management - Partnership levels-
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THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT
THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Participativ Management - Partnership levels-
Regional Consortia
Local VET Development Committees
REAP
School’s Board
LEAP
SAP

31. THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT
ROMANIA
THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT
THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
TVET supply - annual planning

32. Subtopics for cooperation: - evidence based policy in VET
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Subtopics for cooperation:
- evidence based policy in VET
- development of VET policy in region
Proposed cluster activities:
- sharing experience and knowledge on evidence based policy in VET
- identifying priorities for further development of VET policy in region

33. Integrated topic for cooperation
ROMANIA THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
Integrated topic for cooperation
Up-dating on EU instruments and tools for VET: EQARF, EQAVET, ECVET

34. THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT
ROMANIA
THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, YOUTH AND SPORT
THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
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