EQF

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EQF is a European reference framework that helps compare and translate qualifications across different countries’ education and training systems.

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instanceOf education framework
qualification framework
abbreviation EQF NERFINISHED
adoptedBy Council of the European Union NERFINISHED
European Parliament NERFINISHED
adoptionYear 2008
appliesTo national qualifications frameworks
basedOn learning outcomes
coordinatedBy Cedefop NERFINISHED
ETF NERFINISHED
European Commission NERFINISHED
country European Union
covers general education
higher education
vocational education and training
feature acts as a translation device between national qualifications systems
describes knowledge, skills and responsibility/autonomy for each level
voluntary implementation by countries
fullName European Qualifications Framework NERFINISHED
hasComponent EQF level descriptors
hasLevel EQF level 1 NERFINISHED
EQF level 2
EQF level 3
EQF level 4
EQF level 5
EQF level 6
EQF level 7
EQF level 8
legalInstrument Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008 NERFINISHED
numberOfLevels 8
purpose to facilitate comparison of qualifications
to make qualifications more readable and understandable across different countries
to promote lifelong learning
to support mobility of learners and workers
relatedTo Bologna Process NERFINISHED
European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training NERFINISHED
European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System NERFINISHED
European Higher Education Area NERFINISHED
revisedBy Council Recommendation of 22 May 2017 on the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning NERFINISHED
revisedYear 2017
scope Europe NERFINISHED
supports recognition of qualifications across borders
validation of non-formal and informal learning
targetGroup education and training providers
employers
learners
qualification authorities
workers

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