come on bobby… we have to use the tiptoe methodology for our eqf implementation !

Come on Bobby…

We have to use the TIPTOE methodology for our EQF implementation !

Hûh ???????What on earth is he talking about ???

Tiptoe

“What, Why, How?”

Bringing EQF closer to the users!!

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EQF in the trade sector: From framework to practice”

Introduction

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It is all about: transparency of learning outcomes in a European wide context; making Lifelong Learning a reality for all people; strengthening the relation between labour market and VET

EQF in Labour market and VET

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Objectives: Defining interpretation differences between VET and labour

market; Finding a methodology to overcome/ prevent these differences; Application of EQF; Sectoral and European approach!

Via experimenting, testing, exchange; Not only an educational point of view;

The challenge,

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Occupation versus education

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the methodology,

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…and the results

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EQF level Shop Assistant

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Sales and Customer relations Shop Assistant

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NO

Specialized kn?Specific kn?

Theoretical kn?Knowledge as a basis

for development of new knowledge?

Lev 1 Lev 2

Lev 3 Lev 4

Critical awareness?

Kn at most advanced frontier of a field and at the interface between

fields?

Lev 5 Lev 6 Lev 7 Lev 8

NO

NO NO

NO NO YESYES

YESYES

YES

Basic knowledge?

NO YES

YES NO

EQF levels: knowledge

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Problem solving?

Abstract pbms?

Development of new knowledge?

Lev 1

Lev 2Development of

a solution for predictable problems?

Simple integration of

existing knowledge?

Lev 5 Lev 6 Lev 7 Lev 8

NO

NO

NO NOYESYES

YESYES

Routine pbms?

Complex pbms?

Lev 3 Lev 4

NO YES

NO

NO YES

YES

EQF levels: skills

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Kind of responsibility?

Authonomy?Supervision of work

of others?Development of new

knowledge?

Lev 1 Lev 2 Lev 3 Lev 4

Decision making in

unpredictable contexts?

The knowledge developed is at

forefront of knowledge?

Lev 5 Lev 6 Lev 7 Lev 8

NO

NO NO NO

NO NO YESYES

YESYESYES

SOME FULL

EQF levels: competence

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Direct referencing to EQF Grid EQF Grid Tiptoe project: K, S, C

Need for a common language Words from EQF Grid (basic knowledge etc)

Levels of referencing

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It is all in the name

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Sectoral referencing with the use of EQF-ruler Taking the whole task into consideration

Communication with companies/non-users Referencing occupations and educational offer

Levels of referencing

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Description occupational level

Tasks areas Relations with customers/clients

Sales and Customer relations

Primary process Goods processing

Communication in general Presentation, promotion, marketing

Control, budget, business, process Money

Management Shop management

EQF retail ruler

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EQF ruler

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Semantic map Detailed information

Levels of referencing

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Impact: • Useful for communication with companies/non-users?• Transferable to other sectors?• Bridging occupational demand and educational offer?

Authorisation Board for retail trade

Authorisation Association Board for wholesale

Common EU profile 4 occupations – opportunity for a reference profile (ECVET)

The EQF ruler

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occupational - educational

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Is the EQF-level of the occupational profile higher, lower or equal to the educational profile?

Log. Assistant Logistics Man. Shop Assistant Shop Manager

UK = = = =

FR = = = =

DE = = = =

LT = < = <

PT = = = =

SL = = = =

IT = < > <

NL < = > =

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Occupations vs. qualifications

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EQF > The EQF-level of the occupational profile is higher than the EQF-level of the educational profile.The content of both profiles is almost the same

EQF < The EQF-level of the occupational profile is lower than the EQF-level of the educational profil

The content of both profiles is almost the same.

EQF = The content of the occupational profile differs from the content of the educational profile, but the EQF-level is the same

Occupations vs. qualifications

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What did we learn?

A better understanding… in the differences between occupations and qualifications; In the transparency of qualifications/ occupation; in how to describe competence profiles; in the principles of learning outcomes; In how to define labour market needs and adapt training offers.

and related to EQF in particular: Direct involvement of the target group; Awareness on the importance of EQF; A first start to set up a national dialog on EQF; Making EQF more understandable for users;

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Recommendations

The end of the project… Set up a national dialog on the importance of EQF; Testing and validation of the methodology; Creating visibility and awareness;

and beyond: Contribution to the implementation of EQF in 2012 (EQF AG,

CEDEFOP, NCPs); Development of national qualifications in Learning Outcomes; Transfer the methodology to other sectors; Mobility actions between the partners, based on the profiles and

with the use of the “EQF ruler”;

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http://www.eqfcommerce.eu

To visit and get inspired:

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