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10 février 2019

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10 février 2019

Cedefop Non-formal and informal learning - Validation tools

HomeThe recommendation emphasises the need for appropriate tools and instruments allowing for validation of non-formal and informal learning, also drawing attention to the relevance of common European tools for transparency and recognition and their possible support to the process: ‘the use of Union transparency tools, such as the Europass framework and Youthpass, is promoted in order to facilitate the documentation of learning outcome’ (Council of EU, 2012, p. 3, point 3i); and asks Member States to assure that ‘[…] synergies exist between validation arrangements and credit systems applicable in the formal education and training system, such as ECTS and ECVET’ (p. 4, point 3j); as well as asking Member States to foster participation of stakeholders that ‘[…] should promote and facilitate the identification and documentation of learning outcomes acquired at work or in voluntary activities, using relevant Union transparency tools such as those developed under the Europass framework and Youthpass’ (p. 4, point 4a). More...

10 février 2019

Cedefop Non-formal and informal learning - Skills audit and the labour market

HomeThe recommendation states that ‘disadvantaged groups, including individuals who are unemployed and those at risk of unemployment, are particularly likely to benefit from the validation arrangements, since validation can increase their participation in lifelong learning and their access to the labour market.’ It further states that ‘individuals who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment have the opportunity, in accordance with national legislation and specificities, to undergo a ‘skills audit’ aimed at identifying their knowledge, skills and competences within a reasonable period of time, ideally within six months of an identified need’ (Council of EU, 2012, p. 4, point 3c). More...

10 février 2019

Cedefop Non-formal and informal learning - Validation in education and training

HomeThe recommendation recognises the key-role played by education and training institutions in taking forward validation: ‘education and training providers should facilitate access to formal education and training on the basis of learning outcomes acquired in non-formal and informal settings and, if appropriate and possible, award exemptions and/or credits for relevant learning outcomes acquired in such settings’ (Council of EU, 2012, p. 4, point 4b). More...

10 février 2019

Cedefop Non-formal and informal learning - The professional competences of validation practitioners

HomeThe recommendation maintains that ‘provision is made for the development of the professional competences of staff involved in the validation process across all relevant sectors’ (Council of EU, 2012, p. 3, point 3g). More...

10 février 2019

Cedefop Non-formal and informal learning - Quality assurance

HomeThe recommendation asks Member States to assure that ‘transparent quality assurance measures in line with existing quality assurance frameworks are in place that support reliable, valid and credible assessment methodologies and tools’ (Council of EU, 2012, p. 3, point 3f). More...

10 février 2019

Cedefop Non-formal and informal learning - Standards and learning outcomes

HomeThe recommendation asks Member States to assure that ‘qualifications or, where applicable, parts of qualifications obtained by means of the validation of non-formal and informal learning experiences comply with agreed standards that are either the same as, or equivalent to, the standards for qualifications obtained through formal education programmes’ (Council of EU, 2012, p. 3, point 3h). More...

10 février 2019

Cedefop Non-formal and informal learning - Links to National qualifications and frameworks

HomeThe recommendation stresses the importance of linking validation arrangements to national qualifications systems and frameworks: Member States should enable individuals to ‘obtain a full qualification or, where applicable, part qualification on the basis of validated non-formal and informal learning experiences’ (Council of EU, 2012, p. 3, point 1b). They should ensure that ‘validation arrangements are linked to national qualifications frameworks and are in line with the European qualifications framework’ (ibid. point 3a), that ‘synergies exist between validation arrangements and credit systems applicable in the formal education and training system such as ECTS and ECVET’ (ibid. p. 4, point 3j). They should also ensure that ‘education and training providers […] facilitate access to formal education and training on the basis of learning outcomes acquired in non-formal and informal settings and, if appropriate and possible, award exemptions and/or credits for relevant learning outcomes acquired in such settings.’ (ibid., point 4b). More...

10 février 2019

Cedefop Non-formal and informal learning - Coordination of stakeholders

HomeThe recommendation emphasises the importance of coordination of and appropriate information on validation. The Member States are invited to ‘promote the involvement in the development and implementation of the elements and principles […] of all relevant stakeholders, such as employers, trade unions, chambers of industry, commerce and skilled crafts, national entities involved in the process of recognition of professional qualifications, employment services, youth organisations, youth workers, education and training providers, and civil society organisations’. The Member States are furthermore called to ‘promote coordination on validation arrangements between stakeholders in the education, training, employment and youth sectors, as well as between those in other relevant policy areas’ (Council of EU, 2012, p. 4, points 4 and 5). More...

10 février 2019

Cedefop Non-formal and informal learning - Information, Guidance and counselling

HomeThe recommendation pays particular attention to the role of guidance and counselling in taking forward validation. Member States should ensure within validation arrangements information and guidance on the benefits of, and opportunities for validation, as well as on the relevant procedures, are available to individuals and organisations’ and ‘the validation of non-formal and informal learning is supported by appropriate guidance and counselling and is readily accessible’ (Council of EU, 2012, p. 3, points 3b and 3e). More...

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