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For non-formal VET and in particular CVET, Law 4547/2018, supplementing Law 4186/2013, set new qualitative features for the operation of lifelong learning centres (KDVM), organised around four axes:

  1. upgrading the procedure for the licensing of KDVM;
  2. accreditation of all training programmes (both CVET and general adult education) by the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP);
  3. certification of graduates by EOPPEP;
  4. determination of...

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  • Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs
ID number
28253
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Greece Regulation/Legislation

Objectives

Goals and objectives of the policy development.

The aim of the 2018 legislation is to transform radically the French continuing vocational training system and apprenticeships to meet the needs of businesses, particularly those of very small and medium-sized enterprises, and to promote access to training for all workers, especially the least qualified.

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The 2018 Law for the freedom to choose one's professional future provides for:

  1. the creation of the agency France Compétences: continuing training in France is a shared responsibility between the State, the regions and the social partners. The new agency, France Compétences, brings together these three stakeholders. It will be in charge of regulating the quality and the price of training supply, and handling funding discrepancies across sectors;
  2. reforming funding mechanisms to establish a...

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  • Ministry of Labour, Full Employment and Inclusion
  • Delegate Minister for VET under the education and labour ministers
  • Ministry of Labour, Employment and Professional Integration (until 2022)
ID number
28229
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France Regulation/Legislation

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Based on the results of the 2015 evaluation, the Ministry of Education and Culture supported the development of the quality assurance system for VET providers. The Quality assurance national reference point (QANRP) used Erasmus+ funding in 2016-17 to update the criteria for self-assessment and related guidelines for VET providers. It was also involved in other projects and networking with QANRPs from other countries (e.g. Austria) to strengthen the culture of quality assurance in VET and...

Bodies responsible

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  • Ministry of Education and Culture
  • Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI)
  • Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC)
ID number
28202
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Finland Practical measure/Initiative

Objectives

Goals and objectives of the policy development.

The Strategic plan for vocational training aims to make VET more responsive to the needs of the productive system, meeting skills demands in a quick and prospective way.

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The new government, in power since June 2018, reorganised the administration. The change of name in the education administration state, now the Education and Vocational Training ministry (previously Education, Culture and Sports), reflects the new strategy to promote VET. In October 2018, the Government presented the Strategic plan for vocational training under education authorities. In February 2019, the Council of Ministers published the Agenda for change (Agenda del Cambio). The agenda...

Bodies responsible

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  • Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (until 2023)
  • Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports
ID number
28187
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Spain Strategy/Action plan

Objectives

Goals and objectives of the policy development.

The aim of the programme was to create high-quality, flexible and diverse vocational training opportunities for the Estonian population that meet their needs and abilities and the development needs of the labour market.

Description

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The programme was adopted in 2015. It is implemented through a single measure (Correspondence between lifelong learning opportunities and the needs of the labour market and increased participation in learning). Its main activities are:

  1. developing the quality and organisation of vocational education;
  2. planning of volumes of studies, provision of study places and students´ support measures;
  3. regional distribution of curriculum groups in vocational education institutions and modernisation of the...

Bodies responsible

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  • Ministry of Education and Research
  • Information Technology Foundation for Education (HITSA) (until 2020)
  • Education and Youth Board
ID number
28173
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Estonia Strategy/Action plan

Objectives

Goals and objectives of the policy development.

The aim of the programme was to motivate adults to learn and to create high-quality, flexible learning opportunities that consider the needs of the labour market.

Description

What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

The programme was adopted in 2015 and comprises three measures:

  1. reintegration of adult dropouts into formal education and creation of preconditions for their retention in, and acquisition of, formal education;
  2. increasing access to non-formal training and improving the quality of training;
  3. development of the occupational qualifications system and creation and support of lifelong learning formats in adult education.

Under the first two measures, the adult education programme provided training...

Bodies responsible

This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
  • Ministry of Education and Research
ID number
28172
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Estonia Strategy/Action plan

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The objective of the new quality assurance approach is to support continuous improvement in teaching and learning and quality assurance in VET institutions. Transforming the accreditation process into a quality assessment process aids the development of a learning-centred school culture and increases the credibility of VET.

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A working group was set up to review the national approach to quality assurance. The group was composed of representatives of the education ministry, employer and employee organisations, VET schools and other partners.

In 2017, the group presented a proposal concerning changes in the assessment criteria and in the procedures and principles for the quality assessment of VET. Based on the working group's proposal, and in line with the EQAVET Recommendation, amendments to the Vocational...

Bodies responsible

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  • Ministry of Education and Research
  • Estonian Quality Agency for Higher and Vocational Education (until 2022)
  • Estonian Quality Agency for Education
ID number
28157
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Estonia Regulation/Legislation

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Goals and objectives of the policy development.

In-company trainers need to be qualified to be up to the challenges of in-company training processes (regarding digitalisation, sustainability, demographic development, heterogeneity). BIBB monitors the up-to-date competences needed by trainers as well as the Ordinance on Trainer Aptitude (AEVO) and corresponding framework curriculum, thus contributing to quality assurance in the training of trainers. Accordingly, the policy measures described below aimed at developing and providing...

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Since 2015, BIBB has funded eighteen 'VET for sustainable development' projects (BBNE). They experimented and evaluated relevant curriculum concepts, digital teaching, learning materials and examination questions on green skills for initial and continuing VET, e.g. on energy saving and energy efficiency, carbon and water footprint, or thinking about resources.

In 2016, new funding guidelines also relevant for the continuing professional development (CPD) of trainers were covered in the...

Bodies responsible

This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
  • Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
  • Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB)
  • German Economic Institute (IW)
ID number
28147
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Germany Practical measure/Initiative

Objectives

Goals and objectives of the policy development.

Adapting vocational education and training (VET) to the rapid progress in digitalisation, allows graduates to gain the respective qualifications needed on the labour market and counteracts the challenge of skills mismatches and shortages. These activities are of fundamental importance for ensuring the quality of dual VET.

Description

What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

The preliminary examination of the potential restructuring of IT occupations carried out by the Federal Institute for VET (BIBB) in 2015-16 and the subsequent research initiative 'Skills, qualifications and competences for the digitised work of tomorrow' on 14 occupations (2016-18) touched upon developing key competences. Findings from the selected screening showed that the process of 'digital penetration' into training occupations occurred at different rates, depending on the company and on...

Bodies responsible

This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
  • Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB)
ID number
28141
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Germany Practical measure/Initiative

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Goals and objectives of the policy development.

The German qualifications framework (DQR) was developed to make the German education system more transparent. Referencing the DQR to the European qualifications framework (EQF) makes it easier to compare qualifications, in Europe and in Germany. This supports the mobility of learners and workers.

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In 2016, 21 qualifications from regulated further training were allocated to the DQR. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) commissioned a study on the use of the DQR by main target groups: learners, employees, employers, and education providers. The final report with recommendations for action was published in December 2016.

In 2017, for the first time, further vocational training qualifications were assigned to DQR levels 6 and 7. General education qualifications were...

Bodies responsible

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  • Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
  • Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK)
  • Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) (until December 2021)
  • Federal States (Länder)
  • Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)
ID number
28136
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Germany Practical measure/Initiative

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Goals and objectives of the policy development.

The goals of InnoVET are to increase the attractiveness, quality and equivalence of VET as well as to initiate new learning location collaborations.

Description

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In January 2019, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) launched the project Shaping the future - innovations for excellent vocational training (InnoVET) and ran the first call. It invited projects targeted at increasing the attractiveness, quality and equivalence of VET through innovation and excellence, with a focus on higher VET.

Proposals were expected to put emphasis on:

  1. innovative training, especially above DQR level 5, geared to the needs of companies and providing...

Bodies responsible

This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
  • Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
  • Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB)
ID number
28127
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Germany Practical measure/Initiative

Objectives

Goals and objectives of the policy development.

VET 4.0 aims to contribute to the implementation of the digital agenda through continuous exchange of information between academia, policy-making and practice. The outcomes will determine the changes needed for appropriate qualification profiles, training regulations and curricula.

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The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), in cooperation with the Federal Institute for VET (BIBB), started the initiative VET 4.0 for the period from February 2016 to April 2018. The initiative is based on three pillars.

  1. Pillar 1: occupation and sector screening. The focus was on the analysis of selected training occupations, advanced training regulations and sectors, already partially or fully affected by digital transformation. The goal was to develop recommendations for the...

Bodies responsible

This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
  • Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
  • Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB)
ID number
28126
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Germany Practical measure/Initiative

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Goals and objectives of the policy development.

Partial qualifications can be a subsequent path to a qualification for the target group of low-skilled adults (older than 25 years) and thus a perspective for qualified employment.

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    Partial qualifications (Teilqualifikationen, TQ) are educational offers, which allow learners to gain vocational qualifications through systematic, successive qualifications based on the dual training regulations. Once the total of the partial qualifications is completed, the learner can take an examination for external candidates. The work on procedures for certifications and the development of training modules is continuing. There are several current projects on TQ, including:

    1. the employer...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • Chambers of industry and commerce (IHKs)
    • Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
    • Federal Employment Agency (BA)
    • Confederation of German Employers' Associations (BDA)
    • Association of the Educational Organisations of German Business (ADBW)
    • Central Office for Further Education in Skilled Crafts (ZWH e.V.)
    ID number
    28122
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    Germany Practical measure/Initiative

    Objectives

    Goals and objectives of the policy development.

    The BIBB Data report contributes to monitoring of the VET system by the use of indicators and the anticipation of training needs based on skills assessments, skills forecasts, and various studies and surveys among employees and employers. It´s an important tool for evidence-based VET policy.

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    BIBB annual Data reports supplement the VET report published each year by the Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) by providing additional in-depth information and analysis on the current situation and the newest developments in VET. The reports have a yearly special focus:

    1. 2015: Matching problems in VET and their consequences on the future labour market,
    2. 2016: University dropouts for apprenticeship,
    3. 2017: Refugees their qualification status, their present and future training...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB)
    • Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
    ID number
    28117
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    Germany Practical measure/Initiative

    Objectives

    Goals and objectives of the policy development.

    Wbmonitor seeks to contribute to a greater overview of the continuing education and training landscape and to track changes taking place.

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    The online platform wbmonitor, operated by BIBB and the German Institute for Adult Education (DIE), conducts a yearly survey of public and private CVET providers. The surveys have a yearly focus and monitor labour market developments and helps identify training needs. The platform also publishes a Continuing training survey climate index.

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB)
    • German Institute for Adult Education (DIE)
    ID number
    28116
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    Germany Practical measure/Initiative

    Objectives

    Goals and objectives of the policy development.

    The aim of the ASCOT + initiative is to support professional learning and to develop further the examination system.

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    The ASCOT+ initiative (2019-22) focuses on measuring the achievements of apprentices more objectively and further developing competence-oriented examinations. This includes digital teaching-learning media, virtual simulations in exams, computer-controlled test formats and workflows to increase the objectivity of exams. The initiative will also support regulatory work in reviewing training regulations. With its IT-supported and competence-oriented measuring system it complements the VET 4.0...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
    • Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB)
    ID number
    28115
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    Germany Practical measure/Initiative

    Objectives

    Goals and objectives of the policy development.

    The updating and restructuring of training occupations ensures the quality and competitiveness of dual training in Germany. Training regulations are revised at regular intervals and new ones are created, if needed, so that qualifications meet the current demands of the economy, policy and society. In order to ensure the quality of vocational training, the standardised national training regulations set out qualifications, examinations, the structure of training and training requirements.

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    The regulated qualifications of apprenticeships and advanced training occupations are based on examinations with nationwide uniform examination regulations. The training regulations and the learning fields of the school-based part of dual VET that are coordinated with them are oriented to company work and business processes. They therefore ensure that the vocational qualifications are highly relevant to the labour market. The design of the training content for the creation of new or updating...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB)
    • Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
    ID number
    28112
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    Germany Regulation/Legislation

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    The national project MOV (Modernisation of VET) aims at improving the quality of VET through modernising initial VET. The MOV project was launched on 1 May 2017. It focuses on the vocational and general components of secondary vocational education in order to promote the employability of graduates. It emphasises supporting students' key competences for employability, lifelong learning, linking IVET to CVET through the National register of qualifications, and cooperation with employers. The...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • National Institute for Education (until 2019)
    • National Pedagogical Institute of the Czech Republic
    ID number
    28099
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    Czechia Practical measure/Initiative

    Objectives

    Goals and objectives of the policy development.

    The overall goal of the project is to enhance quality of strategic management of education by providing methodical support of stakeholders at the level of regions and individual schools.

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    The National Institute for Education developed a methodology for school action plans based on needs analysis. This process was accompanied by the P-KAP project Support of regional action planning, jointly financed by the European Social Fund, as well as three rounds of a nationwide survey on school management, quality of education and training provision, and long-term school planning. The first two surveys were carried out in 2015/16 and the last quarter of 2018 respectively. The goal was to...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • National Institute for Education (until 2019)
    • National Pedagogical Institute of the Czech Republic
    ID number
    28097
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    Czechia Practical measure/Initiative

    Objectives

    Goals and objectives of the policy development.

    The objective is to define a model of a quality school that allows for external and internal school evaluation.

    It is planned that the project results in setting of a complex system through which the individual segments of initial education system is able to carry out evaluation of quality and effectivity of education based on sophisticated methods, procedures and tools synergistically linked to both national and international space while reflecting socio-economical aspects of education. At...

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    In July 2016, the Ministry of Education Youth and Sport approved the Quality school model, which was developed by the Czech School Inspectorate (CSI) in 2015. It identifies and evaluates provision and outcomes of education, their compliance with school-based curricula and links to the national curricula. The model of a quality school allows for external and internal school evaluation in line with the EQAVET. It includes criteria and methodology for inspections in all types and levels of...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
    • Czech School Inspectorate (CSI)
    ID number
    28096
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    Czechia Practical measure/Initiative

    Objectives

    Goals and objectives of the policy development.

    The objectives of the system for the assessment and accreditation of training providers are:

    1. to ensure that CVET providers and their facilities used in learning provision are of top quality;
    2. to ensure that the teaching and training staff has the necessary qualifications for offering quality services to learners.

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    The system for the assessment and accreditation of training providers has been in place since 2016. The aim of the system is to assess natural and legal persons involved in the organisation and implementation of training activities or/and in the provision of infrastructure (e.g. facilities, equipment) for their implementation. The accreditation is compulsory for those who want to cooperate with the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA) for the implementation of training...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA)
    ID number
    28090
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    Cyprus Practical measure/Initiative

    Objectives

    Goals and objectives of the policy development.

    The project aims to develop a tracking system for initial vocational education and training (IVET) graduates.

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    In November 2018, the National Agency for Vocational Education and Training (NAVET) launched the Erasmus+ project Tracking learning and career paths of VET graduates, to improve quality of VET provision (On track), in cooperation with seven countries. The project aims to develop a tracking system for IVET graduates. The tracking system will gather graduates' qualitative and quantitative data related to further education, employment, career paths, and skills and competences required by the...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • National Agency for Vocational Education and Training (NAVET)
    ID number
    28055
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    Bulgaria Practical measure/Initiative

    Objectives

    Goals and objectives of the policy development.

    To support national labour market policy by providing analysis and data on the skills needed in five sectors of the economy.

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    In 2016, the Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA) started the project Development of national competences assessment system - MyCompetence. The project is funded by the Operational programme Human resource development 2014-20, with the financial support of the European Social Fund (ESF). For the period from December 2017 to October 2019, BIA committed to extending the capacity and scope of the MyCompetence initiative and the supporting infrastructure. More specifically:

    1. the sector...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA)
    • Ministry of Labour and Social Policy(MLSP)
    ID number
    28054
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    Bulgaria Practical measure/Initiative

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    In March 2018, as part of the 2015 Pre-school and School Education act, a National Education Inspectorate (NEI) was established; the mission of the Inspectorate is to:

    1. develop, refine and approve inspection criteria and indicators;
    2. organise and conduct inspection of kindergartens and schools;
    3. draw up estimates and guidelines;
    4. provide the education minister and the Council of Ministers with an analysis of the quality of education in the inspected kindergartens and schools for specified periods...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • National Education Inspectorate (NEI)
    ID number
    28050
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    Bulgaria Regulation/Legislation

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    Since January 2017, all centres for vocational training (CVTs, providers of initial and continuing VET to employees and the unemployed, without acquisition of an education level) must provide the National Agency for Vocational Education and Training (NAVET) with self-assessment reports specifying their achievements and good practices, drawbacks and proposals for improvements. NAVET defines indicators for providing annual information and criteria and indicators for self-assessment of the...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • National Agency for Vocational Education and Training (NAVET)
    ID number
    28049
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    Bulgaria Practical measure/Initiative

    Objectives

    Goals and objectives of the policy development.

    Reinforcing quality assurance and facilitating improvements in the education system (performances and equity), including the general (nationally referred to as transition system), the qualification and vocational education (nationally referred as qualifying system).

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    The reform of the School steering plan was established in 2018-19, based on a feedback loop system. So-called contracts of objectives, which cover a period of six years, are introduced to assist reaching the education improvement goals set by the Government of the Walloon-Brussels Federation. The steering plan lists 15 levers for action such as decreasing school dropout rates, digitalising, or relationships with parents. Pedagogical teams - relying on indicator assessment - decide on their...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • Ministry of the French Community
    ID number
    28025
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    Belgium-FR Regulation/Legislation

    Objectives

    Goals and objectives of the policy development.

    This external evaluation of VET providers aims to develop principles of continuous improvement of the quality of the evaluation processes of the learning outcomes, which are certified. Moreover, the evaluation is also important to make the systems of education, vocational training and validation more transparent, and thus increase mutual trust. Finally, it will also facilitate the transferability of learner's learning outcomes and develop permeability between subsystems.

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    In response to the European reference framework set by EQAVET Recommendation, more precisely to improve the external evaluation of VET providers, a team was appointed within the Ministry of the French community to coordinate 'cross-diagnostics' of the evaluation and certification process in VET centres.

    Teams consisting of two diagnosticians (analysts), one from education quality services and the other from vocational training or skills accreditation quality services, go on site in an...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • Ministry of the French Community
    ID number
    28021
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    Belgium-FR Practical measure/Initiative

    Objectives

    Goals and objectives of the policy development.

    To prescribe the terms for certifying professional qualifications outside formal education.

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    On the 26 April 2019, the Flemish Government approved a new Decree on common principles about the quality assurance of training (and validation) pathways outside the formal education system, leading to professional qualification, formally linked to the Flemish qualifications framework (Vlaamse kwalificatiestructuur). The decree prescribes the terms for certifying professional qualifications by regulating the conditions for quality control at the level of the provider and that of the training...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • Flemish Department of Work and Social Economy
    • Agency for Higher Education, Adult Education, Qualifications and Study Allowances (AHOVOKS)
    ID number
    28007
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    Belgium-FL Regulation/Legislation

    Objectives

    Goals and objectives of the policy development.

    The objective of the transparency of master craftsperson qualifications is to:

    1. ensure compatibility with both the national qualifications framework (NQF) and the trade regulations (GewO);
    2. improve the visibility, comparability and credibility of master craftsperson qualifications;
    3. improve support for the mobility of their holders.

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    The policy development refers to a comprehensive process for aligning master craftsperson qualifications to the requirements of the NQF. The concept includes the definition of learning outcomes, the preparation of training documents, the development of guidelines for the design of examinations, the preparation of examiners and the provision of information to potential candidates and companies. The approach is intended to ensure compatibility with both the NQF and the trade regulations...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • Federal Ministry of Digital and Economic Affairs (BMDW) (until 2022)
    • Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO)
    • Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy (BMAW)
    ID number
    27984
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    Austria Practical measure/Initiative

    Objectives

    Goals and objectives of the policy development.

    The objective of the funding programme is to ensure the quality of training and thus increase its attractiveness and to enable young people to have equal access to training, irrespective of gender, origin or personal disadvantages.

    Description

    What/How/Who/For whom/When of the policy development in detail, explaining its activities and annual progress, main actors and target groups.

    Since 2016, the Austrian Economic Chamber, on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Digital and Economic Affairs (BMDW), has funded up to 100% of the costs of projects supporting quality, gender equality and social integration in apprenticeships:

    1. the quality strand addresses quality management and quality assurance in apprenticeship training, including training tools, innovative testing methods and competence checks, and quality assurance of dual VET;
    2. the gender equality strand addresses...

    Bodies responsible

    This section lists main bodies that are responsible for the implementation of the policy development or for its specific parts or activities, as indicated in the regulatory acts. The responsibilities are usually explained in its description.
    • Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO)
    • Federal Ministry of Digital and Economic Affairs (BMDW) (until 2022)
    • Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Protection (until 2020)
    • Chamber of Labour (AK)
    • Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy (BMAW)
    ID number
    27973
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    Austria Practical measure/Initiative