1. Towards a European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning
Consultation
Fine

2. What is the EQF? Translation device for comparing qualifications
Neutral reference point based on learning outcomes

3. Our Lifelong Learning Experience: Obstacles!
within and between countries
between education and training systems
to use of acquired skills
to new learning

4. Country A Country B EQF Level 8 EQF Level 7 EQF Level 6 EQF Level 5
Qualification
Qualification

5. Swedish post-secondary engineering education (Påbygnadsutbildning) = EQF Level 4 = Irish post secondary education at national level 6 (Advanced certificate) E Q F

6. Each EQF Reference Level Wider personal and professional competences
The Eight EQF Levels
Knowledge
Each EQF Reference Level
Skills
Wider personal and professional competences

7. Focus on Learning Outcomes
EQF
Learning Outcomes
Non-Formal Learning
Informal Learning
Formal Learning

8. The EQF beneficiaries:
Individuals
Sectors, employers and social partners
Education and training systems

9. The European Qualifications Framework
Bologna and Copenhagen
Consultation — Not a final recommendation
Qualifications
Wanted
Expert group

10. 8 COMMON REFERENCE LEVELS
The main elements of the EQF
8 COMMON REFERENCE LEVELS

11. A basis for co-operation
EQF implementation is voluntary
Entails no legal obligations on Member States or sectors
Fosters change by supporting and informing reform

12. What EQF is NOT! EQF not about replacing national/sectoral frameworks
EQF not about harmonisation
EQF CANNOT define new qualifications

13. The alternative to EQF: bilateral agreements?
Country C
Country B
Country A
Circles are individuals, instutiions, sectors, countries, companies seeking links to other bodies
Title
No common reference point – bilateral agreements develop
…they rapidly become very complex…

14. The alternative to EQF: bilateral agreements?
Circles are individuals, instutiions, sectors, countries, companies seeking links to other bodies
Title
No common reference point – bilateral agreements develop

15. Summary 8 common reference levels (learning outcomes)
Common principles support EQF levels and provide guidelines for cooperation
Implementation is voluntary
Commitment from national and sectoral bodies