__ Define the NQF’s typology: Does it have a focus on coordinating the existing system (transparency,coherence), a focus on regulating the existing system (quality, accountability) or a focus ontransforming system (new standards and new provision)?All focus are integrated in the Typology:1- Coordinating the existing system (transparency, coherence): as NQF integrates both VET branchmanaged before separately by Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and Ministry <strong>of</strong> Labour2- Regulating the existing system (quality, accountability): as to implement NQF all qualificationswere unified as far description, managment and review under an specific public Body created forthis purpose: INCUAL. The <strong>National</strong> Institute for <strong>Qualification</strong>s (INCUAL) was created by theRoyal Decree 375/1999, on 5 March. It is a technical instrument, with the capacity andindependence <strong>of</strong> criteria, which supports the Vocational Training advisory board in order to reachobjectives <strong>of</strong> the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Qualification</strong>s System and Vocational training.The Organic Law5/2002, for <strong>Qualification</strong>s and Vocational Training, attributes to INCUAL theresponsibility for defining, developing and keeping the <strong>National</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>Qualification</strong>sCatalogue up to date together with the Module Catalogue for Vocational Training.The rector <strong>of</strong> the Institute is the General Advisor <strong>of</strong> Vocational Training, even though it dependsorganically on the General Secreatary for Education (Ministry for Education and Science),according to what is established in the Royal Decree 1553/2004, on 20 June3- Focus on transforming system (new standards and new provision): as all qualifications weresubmitted to detailed review and new provisions and systems were established to recognizednon-formal / informal education. A formal assessment and certification process defined at<strong>National</strong> Level was approved by the Central Government Ministry Council by end <strong>of</strong> July <strong>of</strong> 2009:The Real Decree 1224/2009 for Competences Acquired via Labour Experience Recognition. Theprocess is oriented to recognize and to certify competences acquired by non formal educationways at a national level and is based on the NQF.__ Are there already revisions <strong>of</strong> the NQF planned?NO. NQF-VET is <strong>of</strong> recent conclusion.For countries that don’t plan to introduce an NQF:__Are there plans to implement the EQF? If so, please describe.Not applicable.2 Segments <strong>of</strong> the educational system__ Which segments <strong>of</strong> the educational system are differentiated in your country (e.g. General Education,Vocational schools / dual system 2 , VET, Higher Education, Adult Education)? Please give a shortsurvey in note form.The present Spanish Educational System is divided in a general regime (infant education, primaryeducation , compulsory secondary education (ESO) ) , baccalaureate, vocational training and University.2 Dual system: In countries such as in Austria or Germany apprenticeship training takes places at two differentsites: company-based training <strong>of</strong> apprentices is complemented by compulsory attendance <strong>of</strong> a part-time vocationalschool for apprentices [“Berufsschule”]. Thus, apprenticeship training is also referred to as “dual vocationaltraining system” or as “dual system”.Page 2/2
Education is compulsory between the age <strong>of</strong> 6 and 16. Vocational training comprehends: Accessthrough Secondary School (medium & higher degrees), or through continuous and occupational training (provided by private and public organizations).3 Referencing the EQF__ Which tools are used to create an interface to EQF?The main tool is the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Qualification</strong> Catalogue which qualifications therein are assigned specificlevels ( NQF levels) and Spanish NQF levels are already defined and related to EQF levels. ( seeframe next question).__ How are interfaces between the NQF and the EQF defined?Spanish NQF is not concluded yet and covers 2 major areas: VET and Higher Education. VET part <strong>of</strong>NQF is the only one already concluded an is current ruling the national VET system. HigherEducation part is under construction.At VET level <strong>of</strong> Spanish NQF , EQF levels are already related to NQF VET levels as follows:How is it managed?It is managed INCUAL – <strong>National</strong> <strong>Qualification</strong> Institute. The methodology used to refer NQF Levels toEQF levels is not disclosed to the broad public by INCUAL: Although this reference exists and ispublished, it is still pending <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficial legal approval. The legal approval will be obtained once theHigher Education part <strong>of</strong> the NQF is concluded.Page 3/3
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