„EQF meets ECVET“ Modularisation and Recognition of basic VET via ECVET & EQF 1.

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„EQF meets ECVET“

Modularisation and Recognition of basic VET via ECVET & EQF

Chance B – Gemeinsam für die Region!

What are EQF, NQF & ECVET?

EQF: Europan Qualifications Framework; 8 levels defined by descriptores of knowledge, skills and competences; transparency instrument to match qualifications all over Europe – formal, non-formal and informal learning;

NQF: National Qualifications Framework, to be set up by all member states for comparison of qualifications in EU

ECVET: European Credit Transfer System for VET; eases recognition of learning outcomes units (e.g. for mobilities)

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Who are we?

Chance B – Holding GmbH is a service provider for persons with disabilities, located in Eastern Styria (rural region, ca. 240.000 inhabitants);

Aim: Contribute, that elderly persons, sick persons and persons with disability can live their life in the districts of Eastern Styria, enjoying quality of life;

Different community based services, from early childhood intervention up to mobile homecare for the elderly, also supporting employment activities, e.g. via offering basic VET;

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Why are we doing projects on EQF / NQF & ECVET?

Disadvantaged learners often can‘t graduate from formal VET like apprenticeships (AT: NQF level 4)

Though getting a lot of also occupational competences in special basic VET they don‘t get a recogniced certificate as these VET programmes are non-formal

Employers don‘t know about these learners‘ competences and sometimes don‘t trust in non-official proofs / certificates

More transparency + official recognition are needed!

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EQF meets ECVET: TOI Project, 2013 - 2015

Transferbase: TOI Project NQF Inclusive (2009-2011): Development of a model for accreditation and certification of non-formal trainings on lower level than that one of existing formal VET (Austria: apprenticeship, NQF level 4) via NQF / EQF

LOs for 3 VET programmes at EQF levels 1 & 2

higher transparency (kind of standards, LOs), objectivity (accreditation from external body)

learners’ competences = visible & valuable

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Impact:

Higher attractiveness of these VET programmes higher motivation of learners, also for LLL

Increased chances at labour market one step towards Inclusion

Self esteem!

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…great, but:

Especially persons with learning disabilities often show some “partial strengths of performance“,

But these special strengths “get lost”, as the certificate shows only that one NQF level proofed in an assessment;

? How to make these strenghts visible?

Idea of Modularisation = EQF meets ECVET was born!

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Results: Learning Outcomes Units for 4 exemplary basic non-

formal VET programmes at EQF / NQF levels 1 & 2

2 Models for: Modularisation / Structuring basic VET at EQF / NQF

levels 1 & 2 and Assignment & Recognition of learning outcomes units to /

via NQF

Certificate & Supplement, showing the different performance levels of each unit, = showing the learners’ strengths of performance

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e.g. Bakery Assistant NQF levels 1 & 2:

8 Modules, consisting of 20 Learning Outcomes Units (= tasks along the work

process); e.g.:

M3: Baking basic confectionery according recipes: U5: Preparing the workplace

U6: Processing raw materialsU7: Working according to a recipeU8: Applying different processing techniquesU9: Producing dietary confectionary

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NQF level 2: Unit 5 - Preparing the Workplace

Knowledge:

I explain why the workplace has to be clean.

I name the machines and equipment I use at work.

I list some recipes for different occasions. Or for the different seasons.

I know the aliments and ingredients I need for baking the chosen recipes. And I know where to find them.

I name the equipment and machines I need for preparing the chosen recipes. I explain how to prepare this equipment and these machines.

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Skills:

I take care for a clean working place.

With a bit of support I read recipes.

With a bit of support I choose a recipe for a special occasion.

I prepare the needed aliments and ingredients.

I prepare the needed equipment and machines.

Afterwards, somebody should check whether I have done everything alright.

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Competences:

With a bit of support I take care for a hygienic working place.

With a bit of support I prepare all the things needed for baking according to the chosen recipe. I endeavour not to miss anything.

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Supplement:

Description of Competences

Modules Learning Outcomes Units (= Tasks)

NQF 1 NQF 2

4. Baking basic confectionary according to recipes

U5: Preparing the workplace

With much support, the person takes care for a hygienic work place.With much support, he or she prepares all the things needed for baking according to the chosen recipe.

With a bit of support, the person takes care for a hygienic work place.With a bit of guidance he or she prepares all the things needed for baking according to the chosen recipe.

U6: Processing of raw materials

With much support, the person processes most common raw materials correctly and hygienically. He or she likes working carefully and properly.

With a bit of support, the person processes most raw materials correctly and hygienically. Under some supervision he or she applies appropriate process techniques.With a bot of support, the person considers the food law regulations.With a bit of support he or she processes and stores foodstuff in a vitamin-preserving way. He or she likes working carefully and properly.

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Description of Competences

Modules Learning Outcomes Units (= Tasks)

NQF 1 NQF 2

4. Baking basic confectionary according to recipes

U7: Working according to a recipe

With much support, the person reads recipes and measures and weights quantities.With much support, he or she produces baking goods from basic recipes.He or she endeavours to work carefully and properly, also when there is much work to be done.

The person reads recipes and measures, weighs and multiplies quantities with a bit of support.With some support, he or she produces several bakery products from recipes.He or she endeavours to work carefully and accurate, also when much work has to be done or when particular pastries have to be produced for several times.

U8: Applying different processing techniques

Under direct supervision, the person uses equipment and machines and takes care not to hurt somebody.Under direct supervision, he or she applies different kinds of processing techniques.He or she endeavours to work carefully and properly, even when much work has to be done.

With a bit of support, the person uses the equipment and machines. He or she always takes extra care not to hurt somebody.Under some supervision, the person applies different kinds of processing techniques.Even when much work has to be done, he or she endeavours to work carefully and properly.


Marion Bock

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+43/664/60409

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