Edel Cassar CEO; NCFHE THE MALTA QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK AND ITS RELEVANCE TO THE MARITIME SECTOR CERTIPILOT Final Project Conference 21 st March 2014
NCFHE – Brief Overview • The Malta Qualifications Framework – Level Descriptors – Learning Outcomes – Key Competences – Credit System • Licensing & Accreditation – QA • Validation of Informal & Non-Formal Learning • Research & Consultation www.company.com
MQF – The European Context • EQF Recommendation (2008) – Over-arching meta-framework • Readability • Mobility • Lifelong Learning • QF/EHEA (Bergen 2005) • The EU 2020 targets – education & employment – Enhancing VET www.company.com
Learning Outcomes Kno Knowledge ledge What a person knows and understands (theory) What a person is able to do (practice) 1. Applying Knowledge & Understanding Skills kills 2. Communication Skills 3. Judgemental Skills 4. Learning Skills Compet ompetences ences What a person is responsible for ( autonomy & responsibility ) www.company.com
8 DOCTORAL DEGREE 8 MASTER’S DEGREE 7 7 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE 6 BACHELOR’S DEGREE 6 UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA 5 VET HIGHER DIPLOMA 5 UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE MATRICULATION LEVEL 4 VET DIPLOMA ADVANCED LEVEL 4 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL GENERAL EDUCATION LEVEL 3 3 VET LEVEL 3 3 SEC grade 1-5 GENERAL EDUCATION LEVEL 2 2 VET LEVEL 2 2 SEC grade 6-7 GENERAL EDUCATION LEVEL1 1 VET LEVEL 1 1 SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE www.company.com
Eg. Level 4 www.company.com
Eg. Level 4 www.company.com
Why is it important? • A tool rather than an end – in the context of other tools Permeability Parity of Esteem Progression Shift towards Including all forms Facilitates Access Learning Outcomes of learning (VINFL) Transparency Mutual Trust Transferability www.company.com
Who Benefits? Learners Public at Large Employers Education & Training Workers Providers www.company.com
Why learning outcomes? QUALITY ASSURANCE OCCUPATIONAL CURRICULUM STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT VINFL www.company.com
Credit System 1 CREDIT = 25 hrs of total learning Non-formal Self-Study Contact learning www.company.com
Accreditation Procedures Formal Qualifications Locally-Designed Foreign Awarding Body Standards: Level of difficulty; Workload in credits; Recognition (MQRIC): Learning outcomes; Level of difficulty at the country of origin; Quality Assurance; The level compared to the EQF Method of assessment; Comparative assessment; Consultation with the Designated Authority/Board www.company.com
International Sectoral Awards (Stateless) • Different forms, types and levels • Developed/Recognised by Industry/Sector : – Relevance of EQF – Valuing all Learning – Quality Assurance • A Centralised Approach? • Art. 4 (6) of the Education Act (Sectoral Agreements) – Transport Malta www.company.com
Thank You! For further information: • NCFHE: www.ncfhe.org.mt • Email: edel.cassar@gov.mt www.company.com
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