ECVET as a instrument for quality assurance

Abstract

This contribution deals with the significance of EQF, ECVET and EQAVET for the momentum to the implementation of the aims of a common European educational system. The aim of the new work program "Strategic Framework for European Cooperation in Education and Training (ET 2020) is to continue in the joint effort to develop a the most competitive economy in the world. These Instruments EQF, ECVET and EQAVET will only be successful if they lead to practicable solutions and if transparent and clear quality assurance takes place. Germany plays an active role from the very beginning of the in developing pilot projects in context with the DECVET pilot initiative. DECVET is the systematic piloting of a credit point system in order to facilitate the recording, transfer and crediting of learning outcomes of vocational training to another system. Even if progress has been made within the two decades of systematic joint efforts towards the aim of a common European educational system, there are still deficiencies in the recognition of occupational competencies acquired abroad, at other learning venues or in another context. Thus ECVET that is learning outcomes oriented provides a basis facilitating cooperation and communication between partners from abroad and can make an important contribution to a more effective use of learning phases abroad. (BIBB-Doku)