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This report evaluates the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and provides recommendations for its implementation in the Lifelong Learning Programme. It addresses the relevance of EQF to ET2020 and EU2020, the role of EQF in linking transparency tools, and the need for citizen visibility of skills. Recommendations include speeding up referencing processes, strengthening NQFs, improving quality assurance, and adapting EQF to current developments like Open Educational Resources (OER).
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Evaluation of the EQF - 2013 7 November 2013 Lifelong learning programme
EQF Level 8 Q NQF/NQS EQF Level 7 NQF/ NQS Q EQF Level 6 Q NQF/NQS EQF Level 5 NQF/ NQS Q NQF/NQS EQF Level 4 Q EQF Level 3 Q NQF/NQS Q NQF/ NQS EQF Level 2 EQF Level 1 Country A Country B
Commissionreporttothe EP and theCouncil Reflectingvarioussources: externalevaluationstudy EP reportonthestate of play of the EQF Cedefopstudies inputsfrom EQF AG and NCPs Lifelong learning programme
Conclusions: The EQF is relevantto ET2020 and EU2020 is wellacceptedas a referencetool inspiresthedevelopment and implementation of qualificationsframeworks and thelearningoutcomesapproachin Europe and beyond plays a keyrolein linking varioustransparencytools together But: delaysinimplementation. the crisisurgesthe EU toenablecitizenstomaketheirskills more visible/tomakethe EQF fullyoperationalas a comparisontoolacrosseducation and trainingsystems. Lifelong learning programme
Recommendations Speedupreferencingprocesses and NQF development Strengtheningtherole and impact of comprehensiveNQFsbasedonlearningoutcomes Developingarrangementsforthefollow-up of referencingreports Better linking qualityassurancewithqualificationsframeworks Betterreachthecitizenand stakeholders Usingbetter EQF inLLL and mobilitypolicies Clarifytherole of EQF regardinginternationalqualifications Betteradapting EQF tocurrentdevelopments (eg. OER) Lifelong learning programme