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The European Qualifications Framework and National Frameworks

The European Qualifications Framework and National Frameworks. By Judith Compton UK Commission for Employment and Skills. UK Commission for Employment and Skills. Outcomes of Arm’s Length Body due this week; Positive outcome likely – strong support from BIS; Scope of review includes SSCs;

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The European Qualifications Framework and National Frameworks

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  1. The European Qualifications Framework and National Frameworks By Judith Compton UK Commission for Employment and Skills

  2. UK Commission for Employment and Skills • Outcomes of Arm’s Length Body due this week; • Positive outcome likely – strong support from BIS; • Scope of review includes SSCs; • Assuming 40% reduction in funding over term of CSR to 2014/15; • New Chairman – Charlie Mayfield; • New Interim CEO – Michael Davis; • New business plan – well advanced.

  3. Strategic Objectives for 2011/14

  4. What is the EQF? Definition An overarching framework which enables EU countries to compare qualifications Features 8 Levels; Inclusive – all qualifications; Locally referenced.

  5. Example: EQF/SCQF Alignment

  6. Its Purpose • Translations device – shows how to compare qualifications between EU countries; • Mobility of workers/learners across EU; • Supports lifelong learning for individual; • Helps employers target training budgets – and prevents unnecessary duplication of training

  7. EQF and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills • Supports “Intelligence” – consistent approach to tracking progress with skills through qualifications; • Supports “Investment” – employers and individuals know how and where to invest in skills; • Supports “Impact” - clear information and benchmarks to work with.

  8. This Specific Project:Working with Sectors • Importance of looking at implications on sectoral basis; • Initial work in four important sectors: - social care - land-based - health - construction • Areas for study are needs, priorities, skills development, skills utilisation, recognition of qualifications

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