Introduction to the European Qualifications Framework
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to review the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for the period 2017-2022. The EQF is a standard reference framework for lifelong learning that acts as a translation tool to better comprehend and compare national qualifications.
The EQF for Lifelong Learning
The European Qualifications Framework is divided into eight levels, which are represented as learning outcomes with increasing degrees of competency. Countries connect their national qualification systems to the EQF levels, making it easier to comprehend what a qualification achieved in another country represents.
This public consultation will help to evaluate the EQF by learning:
- how the EQF has been utilised;
- what its advantages are;
- how it might be improved;
Workers, learners, employers, and stakeholders from education and training, employment, and civil society can participate in the public consultation. The Commission encourages everyone to give their thoughts and participate in the review, regardless of whether they had previously heard about the EQF or not.
The Commission requires everyone’s assistance in understanding how to promote qualification transparency in Europe. If you want to have your say, please complete the questionnaire by March 22, 2023. Your contributions will significantly assist to strengthen the EQF and promote qualification transparency across Europe.
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