Overview of National Qualification frameworks - Project-Nqf-Sqf

How are learning outcomes from EQF accredited in the NQF?At VET level of Spanish NQF , EQF levels are already related to NQF VET levels as shown previously.Although NQF Levels are already referenced to EQF levels, it is not in use yet in practical procedures byorganizations, educational bodies and systems.How are qualifications from an education abroad generally accredited?Accreditation of Non University Studies:http://www.educacion.es/mecd/jsp/plantilla.jsp?id=64&area=titulosOnly Qualifications/Competences obtained via formal education studies can be accredited by the currentformal system ( Formal primary & secondary levels or similar).Accreditation of Non formal competences can be only recognized ( very recently) via The Real Decree1224/2009 for Competences Acquired via Labour Experience Recognition. The process is oriented torecognize and to certify competences acquired by non formal education ways at a national level andis based on the NQF ( process described on the next topic). As this is a very recent system and it isunder implementation, qualifications available to be recognized by the system varies a lot dependingon the contry region stage of the system implementation.Accreditation of University Studies:It is not a straight forward process yet as EQF objectives are meant to be:There are 2 different processes:Homologation: Formal recognition of University Studies that entitle the applicant to follow the formalstudies at this level in Spain.Any graduates can apply for approval of foreign higher education diplomas obtained abroad.The approval granted in Spain official validity of higher education diplomas obtained abroad. Anapproved foreign degree has the same effects (academic or professional) of the Spanish academicdegree or qualification which is homologous throughout the country. These effects occur from the date itis granted and issued the corresponding credentials.For the approval to specific titles, the current academic degrees and Bachelor's Degree competentDepartment of Qualifications and Recognition of Qualifications of the Ministry of Education.Approval of academic degrees and postgraduate (Masters and PhD) is the responsibility of SpanishUniversity Rectors.In this ministry, you can request two types of approvals:• A Spanish university degree specifically included in the official university catalog that is currentand fully implemented in at least one Spanish university.• The degree of Diploma or Degree.Page 4/4