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!!

CEDEFOP - 3rd Qualifications Projects Workshop, 15-16 December 2010

EQF in the trade sector: From framework to practice”

Introduction


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


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,


Occupation versus education


the methodology,


…and the results


EQF level Shop Assistant


Sales and Customer relations Shop Assistant


11

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


12

Problem solving?

Abstract pbms?

Development of new knowledge?

Lev 1

Lev 2Development of

a solution for predictable problems?

Simple integration of

existing knowledge?


NO

NO

NO NOYESYES

YESYES

Routine pbms?

Complex pbms?

Lev 3 Lev 4

NO YES

NO

NO YES

YES

EQF levels: skills


13

Kind of responsibility?

Authonomy?Supervision of work

of others?Development of new

knowledge?


Decision making in

unpredictable contexts?

The knowledge developed is at

forefront of knowledge?


NO

NO NO NO

NO NO YESYES

YESYESYES

SOME FULL

EQF levels: competence


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


It is all in the name


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

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



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


EQF ruler


Semantic map Detailed information



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


occupational - educational


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 = = = =

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PT = = = =

SL = = = =

IT = < > <

NL < = > =


Occupations vs. qualifications


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


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;


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”;


http://www.eqfcommerce.eu

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