Come on Bobby… We have to use the TIPTOE methodology for our EQF implementation !
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Come on Bobby…
We have to use the TIPTOE methodology for our EQF implementation !
Hûh ???????What on earth is he talking about ???
Tiptoe
“What, Why, How?”
Bringing EQF closer to the users!!
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EQF in the trade sector: From framework to practice”
Introduction
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It is all about: transparency of learning outcomes in a European wide context; making Lifelong Learning a reality for all people; strengthening the relation between labour market and VET
EQF in Labour market and VET
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Objectives: Defining interpretation differences between VET and labour
market; Finding a methodology to overcome/ prevent these differences; Application of EQF; Sectoral and European approach!
Via experimenting, testing, exchange; Not only an educational point of view;
The challenge,
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Occupation versus education
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the methodology,
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…and the results
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EQF level Shop Assistant
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Sales and Customer relations Shop Assistant
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NO
Specialized kn?Specific kn?
Theoretical kn?Knowledge as a basis
for development of new knowledge?
Lev 1 Lev 2
Lev 3 Lev 4
Critical awareness?
Kn at most advanced frontier of a field and at the interface between
fields?
Lev 5 Lev 6 Lev 7 Lev 8
NO
NO NO
NO NO YESYES
YESYES
YES
Basic knowledge?
NO YES
YES NO
EQF levels: knowledge
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Problem solving?
Abstract pbms?
Development of new knowledge?
Lev 1
Lev 2Development of
a solution for predictable problems?
Simple integration of
existing knowledge?
Lev 5 Lev 6 Lev 7 Lev 8
NO
NO
NO NOYESYES
YESYES
Routine pbms?
Complex pbms?
Lev 3 Lev 4
NO YES
NO
NO YES
YES
EQF levels: skills
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Kind of responsibility?
Authonomy?Supervision of work
of others?Development of new
knowledge?
Lev 1 Lev 2 Lev 3 Lev 4
Decision making in
unpredictable contexts?
The knowledge developed is at
forefront of knowledge?
Lev 5 Lev 6 Lev 7 Lev 8
NO
NO NO NO
NO NO YESYES
YESYESYES
SOME FULL
EQF levels: competence
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Direct referencing to EQF Grid EQF Grid Tiptoe project: K, S, C
Need for a common language Words from EQF Grid (basic knowledge etc)
Levels of referencing
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It is all in the name
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Sectoral referencing with the use of EQF-ruler Taking the whole task into consideration
Communication with companies/non-users Referencing occupations and educational offer
Levels of referencing
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Description occupational level
Tasks areas Relations with customers/clients
Sales and Customer relations
Primary process Goods processing
Communication in general Presentation, promotion, marketing
Control, budget, business, process Money
Management Shop management
EQF retail ruler
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EQF ruler
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Semantic map Detailed information
Levels of referencing
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Impact: • Useful for communication with companies/non-users?• Transferable to other sectors?• Bridging occupational demand and educational offer?
Authorisation Board for retail trade
Authorisation Association Board for wholesale
Common EU profile 4 occupations – opportunity for a reference profile (ECVET)
The EQF ruler
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occupational - educational
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Is the EQF-level of the occupational profile higher, lower or equal to the educational profile?
Log. Assistant Logistics Man. Shop Assistant Shop Manager
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Occupations vs. qualifications
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EQF > The EQF-level of the occupational profile is higher than the EQF-level of the educational profile.The content of both profiles is almost the same
EQF < The EQF-level of the occupational profile is lower than the EQF-level of the educational profil
The content of both profiles is almost the same.
EQF = The content of the occupational profile differs from the content of the educational profile, but the EQF-level is the same
Occupations vs. qualifications
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What did we learn?
A better understanding… in the differences between occupations and qualifications; In the transparency of qualifications/ occupation; in how to describe competence profiles; in the principles of learning outcomes; In how to define labour market needs and adapt training offers.
and related to EQF in particular: Direct involvement of the target group; Awareness on the importance of EQF; A first start to set up a national dialog on EQF; Making EQF more understandable for users;
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Recommendations
The end of the project… Set up a national dialog on the importance of EQF; Testing and validation of the methodology; Creating visibility and awareness;
and beyond: Contribution to the implementation of EQF in 2012 (EQF AG,
CEDEFOP, NCPs); Development of national qualifications in Learning Outcomes; Transfer the methodology to other sectors; Mobility actions between the partners, based on the profiles and
with the use of the “EQF ruler”;
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http://www.eqfcommerce.eu
To visit and get inspired:
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