Tthe Committee of the Regions agrees that there is a broad consensus in the EU on the need to modernise and improve vocational education and training in Europe. Quality assurance in vocational education and training is a key part of this aim

Reference: Opinion of the Committee of the Regions on the European Quality Assurance Framework for Vocational Education and Training and the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training OJEU C 325, 19.12.2008