Comparing Qualifications Kvalifikacijų palyginimas - FIT

Comparing Qualifications Translating the value of your existing qualifications to IrelandStart Module 03Eng.11European Qualification Framework – EQFThe EQF is a common European reference framework which links countries’ qualifications systemstogether, acting as translations device to make qualifications more readable and understandableacross different countries and systems in Europe. It has two principal aims: to promote citizens’mobility between countries and to facilitate the lifelong learning.The EQF will relate different countries’ national qualifications systems and frameworks togetheraround a common European reference – its eight reference levels. The levels span the full scale ofqualifications, from basic (Level 1, for example school leaving certificates) to advanced (Level 8, forexample Doctorates) levels. The eight reference levels are described in terms of learning outcomes.The EQF recognises that Europe’s education and training systems are so diverse that a shift tolearning outcomes is necessary to make comparison and cooperation between countries andinstitutions possible.In the EQF a learning outcome is defined as a statement of what a learner knows, understands and isable to do on completion of a learning process. The EQF therefore emphasises the results of learningrather than focusing on inputs such as length of study. Learning outcomes are specified in threecategories – as knowledge, skills and competence.From 2012 all new qualifications should bear a reference to the appropriate EQF level.More information is available at:http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/education_culture/index_en.htmlhttp://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/doc44_en.htmEuropassEuropass aims to help individuals to have their skills and qualifications clearly and easily understoodin Europe, thereby increasing the mobility of both learners and workers.Europass consists of five documents which help to describe learning achievements in a coherentmanner. Included in the five documents are a Curriculum Vitae and a Language Passport. Europassalso includes supplements that explain in detail the meaning of qualifications held by a learner.The Europass Documents are as follows:• Europass Curriculum Vitae (CV)• Europass Language Passport• Europass Mobility• Europass Certificate Supplement• Europass Diploma SupplementSee them at: www.europass.ieInformation Sourced from:www.citizensadvice.iewww.nqai.iewww.qualificationsrecognition.iewww.nfq.ie