The Project, the Work of the UK NARIC, and the EU Networks Dr Cloud Bai-Yun 8 th May 2006, Sofia
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The Project, the Work of the UK NARIC, and the
EU Networks
Dr Cloud Bai-Yun8th May 2006, Sofia
EuropeAid/120164/D/SV/BG
Technical Assistance for Upgrading of Vocational Qualification Standards taking into account best practices in EU member
states under PHARE 2003
Project period November 2005 – November 2006
The Project
Improving labour force mobility and competitiveness with a view to European labour market integration
Strengthening the institutional capacity for management and further developing of the quality of VET in Bulgaria
Specific Objective:
Elaboration and upgrading of 80 vocational qualification standards according to labour market needs and requirements
The Objectives of the Project
Elaborated EU good practices in development & applying vocational qualification
standards and a comparative analysis, including EU instruments for assessment and
certification of vocational qualifications
Proposal for upgrading framework requirements for development of vocational
qualification standards in Bulgaria
Aligned framework in respect of scope and content of each standard complied with
the framework of the EU member states
Developed and upgraded 80 vocational standards in the selected sectors
Developed manual for drawing up curricula and syllabi for upgraded standards
Training and contents provision on development and applying of vocational
qualification standards to approximately 2,720 experts at national, regional and school
level
The Scope of the Project
Electronics and automation
Chemical products and technologies
Production and processing
Tourism and services
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Sectoral Focus
According to the Terms of Reference and work undertaken previously, five sectors have been identified as the key focus of this Project:
Challenges
• Start Up Phase
• Stage 1: Current VET Situation / International Analysis
• Stage 2: Development of Vocational Qualification Standards
• Stage 3: In Country Training
• Stage 4: Project Reporting
Chronological Stages of the Project
The Beneficiaries
Standards Setting
VET Experts
Training Providers
Employers
NAVET
MLSP
MoES
Sector Stakeholder
Youth
The Consortium in support of the Project: UK NARIC Student Computer Arts Society (SCAS) BADNINA New Bulgaria University (NBU) Fast Track to IT (FIT) County Dublin Vocational Education Committee
The Experts Group International Key Experts Local Experts
Project support team
The Project Team
Adopting a needs and knowledge driven approach to Identify commonalities and practices leading to recommendations, tailored training and targeted reports in close cooperation with beneficiries and stakeholders in Bulgaria
The Methodology
The European Network of National Information Centres (ENICs): established in 1994 by the Council of Europe and UNESCO
to develop joint policy and practice in all European countries for the recognition of qualifications to play a key role in the implementation of the Lisbon Recognition Convention (11 April 1997)
The National Recognition Information Centres (NARICs): established in 1984 in the Member States of the EU, the EEA countries, Cyprus and Malta
to assist recognition and integration of national educational systems to provide, through designated national centres, authoritative advice and information on recognition of diplomas and periods of study undertaken in other States.
The work of the UK NARICThe European Networks and National Centres
The Working Structure of the Networks: National Centres
• Albania• Andorra• Armenia• Australia• Austria• Azerbaijan• Belarus• Belgium• Bosnia and
Herzegovina• Bulgaria• Canada• Croatia• Cyprus• Czech Republic• Denmark• Estonia
• Finland• France• Macedonia• Georgia• Germany• Greece• Holy See• Hungary• Iceland• Ireland• Israel• Italy• Latvia• Liechtenstein• Lithuania• Luxembourg• Malta• Moldova• Monaco
• The Netherlands• New Zealand• Norway• Poland• Portugal• Romania• Russian Federation• San Marino• Serbia and
Montenegro• Slovak Republic• Slovenia• Spain • Sweden• Switzerland• Turkey• Ukraine• United Kingdom• USA
The Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES jointly provide the Secretariat for the ENIC Network
The European Commission supports activities of the NARIC Network in the areas of improving the quality and transparency of education systems, identification of good practice, the comparative analysis of systems and policies
The ENIC Bureau & NARIC Advisory Board
Working Groups preparing and drafting policy and implementation proposals
The work of the UK NARICWorking Structure of the Networks
In the Bergen Communiqué, Ministers committed themselves to
‘draw up national action plans to improve the quality of the process associated with the recognition of foreign qualifications. These plans will form part of each country’s national report for the next Ministerial Conference.’
The work of the UK NARICBFUG Guidelines for National Action
Plan
Prepared by the ENIC Bureau, the NARIC Advisory Board and the Bureau of the Lisbon Recognition Convention Committee, 2006
Key components:
Legislation Recognition practice Information provision Structures
The work of the UK NARICThe National Action Plan for Recognition:
Guidelines for Implementation
A model based on: Needs analysis and market demand
key customers: • individuals with qualifications / skills attained from outside the national system • academic, professional and commercial organisations receiving individuals with overseas qualifications
Information demand: Provision, standards, quality
Structured approach to information provision information dissemination through membership services easy access to the public
The UK Model The Work of the UK NARIC
NARIC processes on average 50,000 applications per annum for the purpose of further study and employment opportunities in the UK. These applications demonstrate a notable concentration on qualifications from India-Subcontinent, Central and Eastern Europe and Africa (2004-05 data)
U/G & P/G Admissions
ProfessionalEmployment
Seeking Opportunities
Work Permits
991813783
10473
Demand for information
Although the information demand vary, there has been an identifiable interest in the provision of education and training in key occupations and subject areas such as Health Care, Teaching, Engineering, Construction and business management.
Subject analysis
International Qualifications databases:
Training provision: Country-/region-specific programmes; Sector-specific programmes; Security and documentation evaluation programmes
Evaluation and Assessment service: recognition statement Career path report
Service Provision
The UK NARIC serves over 1000 members in the UK and internationally.
Education and training sector continues to form a significant part of the membership base (2004-05 data).
The UK Model Membership base
Code of Practice Information management Evaluation and benchmarking criteria
Process and Procedures Application process Appeal process
Service Standards Obligations Professional rights
www.naric.org.uk/index.asp?page=30§ion=4
The work of the UK NARICQuality standards
Country file
Education System and Qualifications Structure
Education System and Qualifications Structure
Managing Director
Qualification & Skills Division
Evaluation Services
10 members
June 2005
External Advisors Group
Delivery Partners
Business Teams Support Function
Organisational Structure and Professional Development
Research team4 members
Project team2 members
Delivery Partners
Research & Dev Division
Sales & C.S. Division
3 members
Delivery Partners
Technology Group4 members
Finance2 members
HR
Company solicitors
Operations Director
PA to MD
Information team
2 members
Staff development and training strategy through:
Induction and Familiarisation Programmes Professional Development Skill-based training
To ensure that informed opinion is based on knowledge not speculation and that recognition of qualifications truly
reflects value and standards.
Continuing skills and knowledge development