New level 5 How it interacts with world of work and higher education (an approach from EQF viewpoint) Enno Lend Valga 08.10.2014
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Topics EQF European Qualification Framework Vocational education link to the world of work and to lifelong learning Some general trends in labour force and education Educational and occupational qualifications the viewpoint to the lacking level 5
European Qualification Framework European education and training area - transparent qualifications systems which enable the transfer and accumulation of learning outcomes, Recognition of qualifications and competences, which facilitates transnational mobility.
EST EST Qualification Framework (2011) World of Work Est. Q F EQF levels = Est QF levels 8 7 6 5 HE 8 7 6 Voc. E 5 4 3 3 G E Learning outcomes Education System 1
EQF European Qualification Framework in practice The key questions are: in which sectors will employment be growing; which occupations and qualifications will be in demand - the qualification shift; how to manage the demand for and supply in education system; what potential labour market imbalances may occur.
Educational Qualifications Level Occupational qualifications Basic education certificate based on simplified curriculum; Basic education certificate; (without basic education requirement) 1 2 Elementary workers VET certificate level 3 3 Skilled workers, machine operators, Service and sales workers, Clerical support workers Upper secondary general education certificate;vet certificate level 4 (upper secondary VET) VET certificate level 5 (based on upper secondary education certificate) Bachelor's degree, Professional Higher Education certificate 4 Skilled workers, machine operators, Service and sales workers, Clerical support workers 5 Technicians and craft masters, front line managers, clerical workers 6 Specialists, supervisors Master's degree 7 Specialists, managers Doctoral degree 8 Scientists, researchers, prof
Binary Higher Education system At the beginning 1960- the paradigm of Humboldt University is no longer fit (education and bildung going on by different ways) The diversification of higher education - started at 1966 in France, continued 1969 1971 in Germany by implementing the binary higher education system The changes in single cycle higher education (Bologna 3+2; 4+1) Short Cycle - under discussion since the beginning 2000
Estonian Higher Education System Doctoral programmes 180-240 ECTS credits (3 to 4 years) Integrated Bachelor s and Master s programmes 300-360 ECTS or (5 to 6 years) Master s programmes 60-120 ECTS credits (1 to 2 years) Bachelor s programmes 180-240 ECTS credits (3 to 4 years) Professional higher education programmes 180-270 ECTS credits (3 to 4.5 years) Secondary education ; Vocational Education Training
The quality of study process The acquisition of learning outcomes and personal development Real Learning Outcomes Expected, useful learning outcomes in word of work
Supply trends in labour force (15+) by qualification, EU 27 Source Cedefop 2010 +12,4 +2,1-14,5
Shares of broad sectors of employment (EU-27) Source: Cedefop
Vocational training and professional higher education EQF - level 5 and level 6 VET- to provide vocational, professional and occupational competence to perform successfully in the labour market and lifelong learning PHE student acquires the competence necessary for employment or to continue the studies in master level Flexible systems of education, based on a learning outcomes approach, which support flexible learning pathways between the different education and training subsystems (school education, VET, higher education, adult education) validation of non-formal and informal learning, including competences acquired in the work place.
Qualifications Framework (EQF) HEI Est QF 8 7 6 5 8 7B 7A 6B 6A 5 (real) profession: Chartered Engineer (real) qualification: DI engineer Primary qualification: DI engineer (real) qualification: engineer Primary qualification: engineer
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