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The European Network for Quality Assurance in VET
Giorgio AllulliVicechairperson of ENQAVET Board
MEDA-ETE Annual Forum2008
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Policy context
• Education and Training 2010
• Copenhagen Process
• Education Council Conclusions 2004
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Copenhagen Process
• Single framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences (EQF)
• System of credit transfer in VET (ECVET)
• Mandate to develop a framework for quality assurance in VET
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Implementation of the mandate
Establishment of a technical working group (TWG): some member states, the Commission, candidate countries, EFTA-EEA countries and the European social partners
Development of a model and operational instruments for quality in VET.
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Instruments developed by the TWG
• A model: A Common Quality Assurance Framework (CQAF)
• A set of indicators
• Instruments for self assessment
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The Common Quality Assurance Framework (CQAF)
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The Education Council Conclusions (5/2004)
• Promote the CQAF on a voluntary basis
• To develop practical initiatives in order to assess its added value in improving national or regional systems
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What is ENQA VET
Cooperative platform for structured exchange of information and experience:
• To foster transparency and consistency of initiatives across Europe
• To contribute to raising awareness among the relevant stakeholders
• To promote the status of VET within Member States/Countries
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Development of the Network
2005: established by European Commission to support implementation of Copenhagen declaration
2008: More autonomy and independence:
• Community funding to cover all Network activities for 2 years (2008-2009)
• Establishment of Secretariat
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Membership
Designated by: – Member states– Candidate countries – EEA countries– Social partners.
23 Countries co-financing represented as of 2008, plus 3 associated countries.
CEDEFOP and ETF participate to the network as technical and scientific advisers, transferring results to non EU Countries
Observers are welcome!
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Work Programme
• Open Method of Cooperation
• Working towards achieving common priorities
• Sharing of best practice, common principles and guidelines
• Use of indicators
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MISSION
• Build a shared understanding of quality assurance and development
• Foster cooperation among relevant stakeholders • Establish a common platform, common
guidelines and criteria for QA on which mutual trust can be solidly built
• Involve relevant stakeholders in developing and promoting common instruments and indicators.
• Work with general and higher education authorities to further develop entire education and training systems within and across Europe.
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OBJECTIVES
1. Build sustainable European cooperation and exchange of good practice with regard to QA in VET
2. Support the introduction and implementation of the European Quality Assurance Reference Framework
3. Contribute to European policy developments regarding QA
4 Promote the effective use of communications to increase awareness and understanding of Quality Assurance
5 Meet the expectations of member states and participating countries, the Commission, and other stakeholders
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How the Network works
• A Board, which is the Network executive; it coordinates and facilitates the Network activities and membership
• National Reference Points, that ensure follow-up of initiatives and dissemination of information at national level
• A Virtual Community, which provides a communication platform for the Network and for other interested stakeholders
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Activities
• General assembly meetings
• Board meetings
• Working groups
• Peer Learning
• Thematic studies
• Thematic Conferences
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Peer Learning Topics
1. Quality Assurance procedures for Work based training
2. Evaluation and Monitoring 3. Performance Based Funding / Incentives4. Quality Assurance procedures for Teacher
Training – 5. Quality Assurance procedures for Recognition
of Prior Learning6. Assessment 7. Accreditation 8. Impact of the CQAF
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Thematic group topics
1. Indicators
2. Peer Review
3. Develop Guidelines/ Charter for quality assurance for vet-systems and vet-providers
4. Making VET More Attractive. Strands of activity will include:
a. Performance Based Funding
b. Links with Higher Education
c. Transferability
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The National Reference Points role
To keep stakeholders informed on the European Network activities
To provide active support to the implementation of the Work Programme
To take concrete initiatives to promote adaptation of the European Framework to country specific contexts
To raise stakeholders awareness of the benefits of using the quality principles, outlined in the European Framework
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Toward a Recommendationon Quality in Vet
The European Ministers (Helsinki 2006) underlined the need to promote a culture of quality improvement
A Recommendation to be adopted by the European Parliament and the Council is under discussion
The Recommendation is based on the European Quality Assurance Reference Framework (EQARF), which includes:
• a model, to facilitate a systemic approach to VET goals setting, implementation, evaluation and review
• monitoring strands for evaluation and review • a measurement tool (indicators)
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End results
• Common quality guidelines, criteria , instruments
• Culture of quality assurance at systems and provider level
• Encourage development of national plans
• Embed EQARF in national systems
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The European Network for Quality Assurance in VET
Giorgio AllulliVicechairperson of ENQAVET Board
MEDA-ETE Annual Forum2008