This study examined the characteristics of international sectoral qualifications, frameworks and standards and analysed potential options for linking them to the EQF. It drew on desk research, a survey of international sectoral/professional organisations, interviews with representatives of...

The study was commissioned to support the European Commission to reflect on the potential role of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) in supporting recognition of International Sectoral Qualifications and related initiatives.

There is no consensus on the definition of higher Vocational Education and Training (VET) so far. Most countries have some forms of higher VET but the types of programmes and qualifications covered differ greatly. Furthermore, even within countries there is sometimes disagreement over what is...

The study provides an overview of the state-of-play of international cooperation in VET across EU/EFTA countries, with both developed and emerging economies. It explains how international organisations focus their work on VET, and analyses the success factors and challenges when engaging in VET...

This study provides the Commission with input to inform policy discussions on adult basic skills. Equally, it can serve to provide Member States and stakeholders with policy guidance and good practice examples in order to increase policy effectiveness, with a focus on enhancing such learning...

This document sets out the Annexes to the final report on 'Building knowledge on international cooperation in VET' produced for the European Commission by ICF Consulting Services Ltd jointly with DTI (Danish Technological Institute), 3s and Technopolis. It brings together: Country sheets:...

The study provides an overview of the state-of-play of international cooperation in VET across EU/EFTA countries, with both developed and emerging economies. It explains how international organisations focus their work on VET, and analyses the success factors and challenges when engaging in VET...

This study was tasked to support the development of the ESCO qualifications pillar, and two key tasks covered two broad questions. - Task B1 Qualifications entering ESCO via National Qualifications Frameworks undergo rigorous quality assessment by the national systems, but what quality assurance...