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Edel Cassar CEO; NCFHE THE MALTA QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK AND ITS RELEVANCE TO THE MARITIME SECTOR CERTIPILOT Final Project Conference 21 st March 2014 NCFHE Brief Overview The Malta Qualifications Framework Level Descriptors

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THE MALTA QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK AND ITS RELEVANCE TO THE MARITIME SECTOR CERTIPILOT Final Project Conference

21st March 2014

Edel Cassar CEO; NCFHE

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NCFHE – Brief Overview

  • The Malta Qualifications Framework

– Level Descriptors – Learning Outcomes – Key Competences – Credit System

  • Licensing & Accreditation – QA
  • Validation of Informal & Non-Formal Learning
  • Research & Consultation
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MQF – The European Context

  • EQF Recommendation (2008)

– Over-arching meta-framework

  • Readability
  • Mobility
  • Lifelong Learning
  • QF/EHEA (Bergen 2005)
  • The EU 2020 targets – education &

employment

– Enhancing VET

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Learning Outcomes

Kno Knowledge ledge Skills kills Compet

  • mpetences

ences

What a person knows and understands (theory) What a person is able to do (practice) 1. Applying Knowledge & Understanding 2. Communication Skills 3. Judgemental Skills 4. Learning Skills What a person is responsible for (autonomy & responsibility)

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8 DOCTORAL DEGREE 8 7 MASTER’S DEGREE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE 7 6 BACHELOR’S DEGREE 6 5 UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE VET HIGHER DIPLOMA 5 4 MATRICULATION LEVEL ADVANCED LEVEL INTERMEDIATE LEVEL VET DIPLOMA 4 3 GENERAL EDUCATION LEVEL 3

SEC grade 1-5

VET LEVEL 3 3 2 GENERAL EDUCATION LEVEL 2

SEC grade 6-7

VET LEVEL 2 2 1 GENERAL EDUCATION LEVEL1

SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE

VET LEVEL 1 1

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  • Eg. Level 4
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  • Eg. Level 4
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Why is it important?

Shift towards Learning Outcomes Facilitates Access Transparency Transferability Mutual Trust Progression Permeability Including all forms

  • f learning (VINFL)

Parity of Esteem

  • A tool rather than an end – in the context
  • f other tools
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Who Benefits?

Learners Employers Education & Training Providers Workers Public at Large

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Why learning outcomes?

QUALITY ASSURANCE OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT VINFL

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Credit System

1 CREDIT = 25 hrs

  • f total

learning Contact

Self-Study

Non-formal learning

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Accreditation Procedures

Formal Qualifications

Locally-Designed

Standards: Level of difficulty; Workload in credits; Learning outcomes; Quality Assurance; Method of assessment; Comparative assessment; Consultation with the Designated Authority/Board

Foreign Awarding Body

Recognition (MQRIC): Level of difficulty at the country of origin; The level compared to the EQF

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International Sectoral Awards (Stateless)

  • Different forms, types and levels
  • Developed/Recognised by Industry/Sector:

– Relevance of EQF – Valuing all Learning – Quality Assurance

  • A Centralised Approach?
  • Art. 4 (6) of the Education Act (Sectoral

Agreements)

– Transport Malta

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For further information:

  • NCFHE:

www.ncfhe.org.mt

  • Email:

edel.cassar@gov.mt

Thank You!