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Concept of learning outcomes was already in use in general education, some vocational and higher education programs
Government’s strategy on diversification of economy presumed availability of employees with new competencies in the labor market
Difficulties of recognition of qualifications for rapidly increasing number of Azerbaijani students going to study abroad
Ministry of Labor of Azerbaijan started a large-scale project on development of occupational standards
Established in 2010
Composed from representatives of: 1) the Ministry of Education 2) the Ministry of Labor and Social
Protection 3) the Student Admission Commission 4) the Ministry of Economic
Development 5) education institutions, etc.
Supported by international consultant and ETF expert
Analysis of the existing legal basis (first half of 2011)
Drafting the AzQF (July-August, 2011) Discussions at the Ministry of Education
(September-October, 2011) Draft AzQF is sent to the Council of Europe for
review (November, 2011) Expert opinion is received from the Council of
Europe (January, 2012) Revisions to AzQF based on the comments
from the Council of Europe (February, 2012) Hosting an international conference on
implementation of NQFs (June, 2012)
1. General provisions2. Objectives of the AzQF3. Level descriptors of the AzQF4. Roles and responsibilities of institutions5. Quality assurance6. Glossary7. Annex – Documents supporting the AzQF
The AzQF is designed for the recognition of lifelong learning and includes the following qualifications:
Qualifications for general education Qualifications for initial vocational education Qualifications for secondary specialised
education (sub-bachelor education) Qualifications for higher education Qualifications for additional education and training
EQF levels
EHEAcycles
GeneralEducation
Initial VET
Secondary
specialised
education
Higher educati
on
Additional
education
AzQF levels
8 THIRD CYCLE (DOCTOR) 8
7 SECOND CYCLE
(MАSTER)7
6 FIRST CYCLE(BACHELOR) 6
5 SHORT CYCLE 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
The AzQF levels
Possible legal barriers for approval of AzQF document
Low level of understanding of qualifications framework process at a large – evidence from consultations
Fragmented vision for implementation of AzQF Possible risks of misconception for additional
education and training qualifications Expected resistance to the concept of
recognition of non-formal and informal learning etc.
Approval of the AzQF umbrella document by the Government
Development and approval of implementation plan for AzQF
Development of regulatory sub-documents Establishment of relevant functions and
sustainable infrastructure necessary for: 1) labor market observations,
2) development of occupational standards, 3) validation of qualifications, 4) maintaining register of qualifications, etc.