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An instrument to promote trust and mobility all through
Europe
ECVET
Lifelong learning programmeLifelong learning programmeLaunching meeting of new projectsLaunching meeting of new projects
2009-20122009-2012
Michel Aribaud - European Commission, DG EAC – Unit B5European Commission, DG EAC – Unit A3
2008/04/01
The European cooperation in VET: tools in the fields of Qualification and mobility
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Single framework for transparency of qualifications and competences, EUROPASS
European Quality Assurance Reference Framework for VET
Credit system for VET (ECVET) Common principles for validation of non-formal and informal learning
Strengthening policies, systems and practices for lifelong guidance – Council recommendation
European Qualifications Framework Directive on recognition of qualifications
Single framework for transparency of qualifications and competences, EUROPASS
European Quality Assurance Reference Framework for VET
Credit system for VET (ECVET) Common principles for validation of non-formal and informal learning
Strengthening policies, systems and practices for lifelong guidance – Council recommendation
European Qualifications Framework Directive on recognition of qualifications
2008/04/01
ECVET: a challenge from several point of view
Political (Copenhague, Maastricht, Helsinki, Bordeaux …)
Technical (Qualifications, units, mobility, learning outcomes, ECVET points …)
Cultural (mutual trust, openess …)European Commission, DG EAC – Unit B5
2008/04/01
ECVET is: Dedicated to individuals, in a borderless and
lifelong learning perspective
Based on learning outcomes (knowledge, skills, competence) achieved in all learning contexts (Formal, Non F, Informal)
Centred on qualifications
Fully coherent with the European Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF – Recommendation of the EP and the Council – April 2008)
Focused on all kinds of Mobility:
GeographicalFrom one learning context to anotherFrom one qualification system/framework to
another
Different but comparable, compatible and complementary with ECTS used in the higher education sector
European Commission, DG EAC – Unit B5
2008/04/01
Learning context B Learning context A
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Validation of L.O.Recognition of L.O.
Accumulation of L.O.
Assessment of L.O. Credit for L.O.
European Commission, DG EAC – Unit B5
Non formal Formal
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Context AQualification
—The learning outcomes gained are accumulated
and are now an integrated part of his qualification
Context AQualification
—The learning outcomes gained are accumulated
and are now an integrated part of his qualification
Qualificationcontext (A)
European Commission, DG EAC – Unit B5
2008/04/01
Achieving ECVET:Achieving ECVET:the learning outcomes transfer and the learning outcomes transfer and
accumulation cycleaccumulation cycle
In the learning/qualification context A, In the learning/qualification context
B,
An individual achieves knowledge skills and competence (learning outcomes)
The individual’s learning outcomes are assessed
Learning outcomes are recognised and accumulated as a part of the intended qualification and corresponding points are included
Crédits are awarded (units and associated points). These credits are registered in an…
Learning outcomes (units/credits) are transferred and validated
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2008/04/01ECVET Functions and VET qualifications, VET ECVET Functions and VET qualifications, VET
provision systems provision systems
and and mobilitymobility
Context/country A Context/country B
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Design of qualifications
Design of formal or non formal training
programmes/curricula
Design of assessment/validation
process and procedures
Carrying out of the formal or NF programme
Assessment of learning outcomes
Validation of learning outcomes
Recognition/certification of learning outcomes
Design of qualifications
Design of formal or non formal training programmes
Design of assessment/validation
process and procedures
Carrying out of the formal or NF programme
Assessment of learning outcomes
Validation of learning outcomes
Recognition/certification of learning outcomes
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The ECVET package (see annexes 1 and 2 to the recommendation)http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//TEXT+TA+P6-TA-2008-0628+0+DOC+XML+V0//FR
Concepts and glossary (prealable): units of learning outcomes, validation of L.O….
Description of qualifications in units
of learning outcomes (main)
Transfer Process (assessment, validation,
recognition and accumulation of learning outcomes)
and partnerships (essential)
ECVET points allocated to qualifications
and to units (additional)
European Commission, DG EAC – Unit B5
2008/04/01
ECVET Voluntary implementation
Respect of the Member States’ rules and legislation
Respect of the Member States’ qualification and VET systems regulations (centralised, decentralised …)
Respect of the Member States’ priorities for the implementation of ECVET
Flexibility and adaptability
Progressive and step by step development
A basis for further cooperation in the field of mobility
Testing on the ground and bottom up approach for improving the system
European Commission, DG EAC – Unit B5
2008/04/01
Recommendation to be adopted by the Council and the EP- Member States are recommended to:
Recommendation to be adopted by the Council and the EP- Member States are recommended to: Promote ECVET
Adopt measures by 2012 for progressively applying ECVET on the basis of results of tests and experimentations
Implement ECVET from 2012
Support the development of partnerships
and networks involving VET stakeholders, social partners and sectors
Ensure access to information and guidance
Ensure that concerned qualifications and related Europass
documents contain explicit information on the use of ECVET
Promote and apply the principles for Quality assurance
Insure that mechanisms of coordination and monitoring are operational
Promote ECVET
Adopt measures by 2012 for progressively applying ECVET on the basis of results of tests and experimentations
Implement ECVET from 2012
Support the development of partnerships
and networks involving VET stakeholders, social partners and sectors
Ensure access to information and guidance
Ensure that concerned qualifications and related Europass
documents contain explicit information on the use of ECVET
Promote and apply the principles for Quality assurance
Insure that mechanisms of coordination and monitoring are operational
European Commission, DG EAC – Unit B5
2008/04/01
- The Commission’s intention- The Commission’s intention Support Member States in the implementation
by facilitating testing, cooperation, mutual learning and promotion
Develop complementary tools, mainly an ECVET users’ guide
Develop an expertise for reinforcing the compatibility and complementarity between ECVET and ECTS
Establish an ECVET users ‘group and an ECVET network
Monitor the action
Report to the EP and the Council, 5 years after adoption; possible review of the Recommendation.
Support Member States in the implementation
by facilitating testing, cooperation, mutual learning and promotion
Develop complementary tools, mainly an ECVET users’ guide
Develop an expertise for reinforcing the compatibility and complementarity between ECVET and ECTS
Establish an ECVET users ‘group and an ECVET network
Monitor the action
Report to the EP and the Council, 5 years after adoption; possible review of the Recommendation.
European Commission, DG EAC – Unit B5
2008/04/01
ECVET: updated roadmap November 2008: Political agreement by the
Council
18 December: vote by EP (Strasbourg)
May 2009: formal adoption by the EP and the Council
20 May 2009: political launching conference in Prague (promoters of the ECVET projects invited)
17-18 November 2009: technical launching conference in Brussels (partners of the ECVET projects invited)
European Commission, DG EAC – Unit B5
2008/04/01
ECVET: main accompanying measures Experimentations: call for proposals launched in May 2008 + call for tender
Complementary tools: ECVET users’ guide, templates (learning agreement, MoU…), Europass…
Follow up: European ECVET users’ group
Survey: studies and « veille » (Cedefop)
Promotion, development and mutual learning: ECVET network
European Commission, DG EAC – Unit B5
2008/04/01
The ECVET projects are intended: To enable the concrete experimentation
of the ECVET technical specifications
To contribute to the establishment of lasting operational partnerships based on full mutual trust (MoU; learning agreements)
To join an active pool of projects
European Commission, DG EAC – Unit B5
2008/04/01
The ECVET projects will work hand in hand: the coordination process ECVET projects applicants agree to take part in the work common
to all proposals:
– Work closely with the Agency, the European Commission and with the contractor responsible for following up proposals
– Regulaly forward or furnish information on progress and work done during the project and contribute to the compilation of a European compendium on ECVET practices
– Play an active part in:
• Thematic workshops (5 to 6 for 2 years projects and 8 for 3 years projects)
• A European conference on ECVET
Call for tender EACEA/2008/02: testing and development of the European Credit system for VET (GHK Consulting selected)
European Commission, DG EAC – Unit B5
2008/04/01
The ECVET projects will work hand in hand: the coordination tools
ECVET projects monitoring (visits, interviews …)
Collection of information
Quartely Bulletins (description of projects, events, users’ point of view, thematic sections, update on developements at EU and national levels, key contacts, links …)
Projects EU website: what’s new in ECVET world?
ECVET 1,5 day Seminar workshops (2009: 23-24 April-Brussels, 2-3 July-Paris, 19-20 October-Berlin; 2010: March, June, December; 2011: June, December)
ECVET 2 days conference
European Commission, DG EAC – Unit B5
2008/04/01
• Good luck
European Commission, DG EAC – Unit B5
• Good work