Overview of National Qualification frameworks - Project-Nqf-Sqf

Template for an overview of NQFs in GreeceWork package 3:Referenceability of National Qualification FrameworksWork Package 3: Greece10 December 2010Introduction- Greece is in the process of developing a National QualificationsFramework, which will include all parts and levels of education,training and qualifications system.- The Ministry of Education, Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairsmonitors the development of the Hellenic QualificationsFramework, as well as co-ordinates the stakeholders such as thedelegates of national and EC collective bodies, education andtraining bodies, social partners, chambers and so on.- A working paper on Hellenic Qualifications Frameworkdevelopment was prepared by a high level committee andpresented for open public consultation from March to September2010. The comments received during the public consultation areavailable at the following web address:http://www.opengov.gr/ypepth/?p=43- The new law on lifelong learning (Law 3879/2010) that was adoptedin September 2010 among other issues provides the legalframework for the NQF implementation.- The General Secretariat for Lifelong Learning of the Ministry ofEducation, Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs is the NationalCoordination Point for NQF.1. Structure and levels of the Hellenic Qualifications FrameworkLevels that the Hellenic Qualifications Framework will have- According to the public consultation paper the HellenicQualifications Framework will be a comprehensive frameworkcovering all parts and levels of education and training. An eightlevelstructure has been suggested reflecting existing educationand training systems in Greece. The eight levels are describedthrough learning outcomes (knowledge, skills and competences).Descriptors that will be used- The descriptors used define the levels of the Hellenic Qualifications Framework indicate the learning outcomes that correspond to thequalifications required for each level are defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competencesSame descriptors used for all qualification/sectors?