EU policy framework

Key Competences for Lifelong Learning - European Reference Framework
The European Qualifications Framework
New Skills for New Jobs: Anticipating and matching labour market and skills needs
The Bruges Communiqué on enhanced European Cooperation in Vocational Education and Training for the period 2011-2020 
Strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training (‘ET 2020’

Cedefop publications

Cedefop (2010): Learning outcome approaches into VET curricula
Cedefop (2010): Changing qualifications: a review of qualification policies and practices.
Cedefop (2012): Development of National Qualification Frameworks in Europe. October 2011.
Cedefop (2009): The dynamics of qualifications: defining and renewing occupational and educational standards.
Cedefop (2009): The relationship between quality assurance and VET certification in EU Member States.
Cedefop (2011): The development of ECVET in Europe

Cedefop Briefing Notes

When defining learning outcomes in curricula, every learner matters
What next for skills on the European labour market?
Skills for green jobs
Shaping lifelong learning: making the most of European tools and principles
Qualifications frameworks in Europe: modernising education and training
Despite its many benefits, vocational education and training lacks esteem
Europe’s skill challenge. Lagging skill demand increases risks of skill mismatch