Helsinki 20 september

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1 Helsinki 20 september

2 Swedish National Agency for Higher Vocational Education

3 Areas of responsibility Higher Vocational Education (HVE) Post-secondary Arts and Culture courses Interpretation courses and programmes Other post-secondary courses and study programmes offered at independent schools Validation of non-formal & informal learning Swedish National Qualifications Framework (SeQF)

4 Background The framework Inclusion of non-formal qualifications o State of play Future?

5 Point of departure Comprehensive framework to include all types of qualifications regardless of provider. The development to be characterised by openness, inclusiveness and dialogue with relevant national authorities and other stakeholders. The creation of a framework that inspire confidence distinct demands on quality assurance and learning outcomes. The inclusive NQF to be developed gradually in pace with the interest from working life and sectors.

6 Timeline 2008 EQF Recommendation adopted NCP conducts more than 10 commissions forms the basis for SeQF Broad national stakeholder involvement Advisory working group (NA and social partners) Referencing group (organisations formal education) Group of National Authorities providing qualifications 2014 Ministry of Education sends proposal out on (July - Oct) hearing to 143 stakeholders 2015 (April) Government Bill on SeQF presented 2015 (Aug) Ordinance on SeQF adopted by Government

7 Regulation of the framework in force 1 st of October 2015 Structure: 8 levels expressed in learning outcomes using the descriptors knowledge, skills and competence. Descriptors formulated to facilitate inclusion of qualifications from different areas and from different actors on equal terms Definition of qualification: documented learning outcomes expressed in knowledge, skills and competence. Principle of best fit: Overall assessment of the most suitable level. Qualifications that are regulated, quality assured and have learning outcomes specified in their regulation are levelled by the Government and included in the annex to the ordinance.

8 Regulation of application for levelling - in force 1 st of January 2016 (1) Possibility for providers to apply for levelling of a qualification to MYH (NCP). An advisory body assists MYH when deciding the relevant level for a qualification. The advisory body: consists of the chair and up to 14 other members and members are appointed by MYH after consultation with relevant authorities and organisations for a period of maximum 6 years. The application fee should correspond to the administration costs. Decision on level is valid for 10 years renewed application needed. A decision can be appealed to the Higher Education Appeals Board.

9 Regulation of application for levelling - in force 1 st of January 2016 (2) MYH will at least once during the period follow-up and reaffirm that a qualification maintains its correspondence to the decided level the provider of such qualification fulfil the requirements of systematic quality work MYH may reconsider a decision of levelling if the requirements are not fulfilled.

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11 State of play Web-based application procedures Support material (1 st version) Factual information Users manual Instructions on-line Ambassador network Continued dialogue with stakeholders Workshop support in writing LO/designing qualifications (to start later this year)

12 Developing qualifications Identify occupational roles Assessment by MYH supported by the Council MYH communicate basis for decision Identify work tasks Apply for leveling in the SeQF Decision Classify skills/tasks (LO) Design qualification Publication

13 Applications so far not many. 32 in total: 6 have been leveled 22 under assessment (21 from the same applicant) 1 negative decision 2 recalled 1 rejected So far all on levels 4-6

14 Levelled qualifications 1. Servicebranschens yrkesnämnd, Städare, nivå 4 (cleaners) 2. Folkuniversitetet, Montessoripedagog, nivå 6 3. Säljarnas riksförbund, Key Account Manager, nivå 5 4. Dans i Göteborg AB, Performing Artist, nivå 6 5. IHM Business School, Marknadsekonom, nivå 6 (Business Administration) 6. SRF Konsulterna AB, Auktoriserad lönekonsult, nivå 5 (Authorised payroll consultants)

15 Potential benefits Develops a common language between education and labor market Clarifies and quality assure qualification content Increases the ability to meet skills needs Facilitates planning of skills development Provides competitive advantages Increased ability to recruit students at the right level Increases attractiveness and competitiveness Supplied level can better correspond to demand Sectors/ Industries/ Working life Educational providers Society Individuals Increases employability Facilitates validation Clarifies career paths Stimulates continued learning Creates overview Increases transparency Increases labour mobility Increases opportunities for matching skills Higher education Facilitates validation Develops a common language between education and the labour market

16 Lessons learnt & challenges Why the low number of applications? No interest? Too bureaucratic? Not relevant for the Swedish labour market? Too expensive? Still too unknown? Information activities enhance interest & knowledge Capacity to design learning outcomes/ qualifications low more support & capacity buildning needed Develop quality criteria and QA on a system level Possibly include other organising principles, credits, moduls/units, part qualifications, etc Analyse possible changes needed in regulation

17 Thank you for your attention!