Improving quality assurance in European vocational education and training: factors influencing the use of quality assurance findings

2010 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-76
Author(s):  
Ian Cornford
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
And Training

scholarly journals CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS OF TVET QUALITY ASSURANCE IN MONGOLIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Grieta Tentere
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Economic Competitiveness ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
And Training

Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) makes a significant contribution to economic competitiveness in a knowledge-based economy. The main challenge for vocational education and training is to meet the changing skill needs in the labour market. In order to balance labour market supply and demand by constantly diversifying TVET customer base, it is necessary to increase the key role played by vocational education and training in economic competitiveness and social inclusion. The considerable economic growth in Mongolia does not have a positive impact on the creation of new jobs and poverty reduction. This implies that the Mongolian education sector was unable to produce required knowledge and skills to be employed. At the system and institutional levels, the management has changed frequently, the policy continuity and consistency are weak. The TVET and curriculum standards are not developed, validated and approved. The multi-faceted, multi-ownership and relatively accessible TVET system became reality in Mongolia. The main factor to increase the economic competitiveness is the quality of in the TVET sector. Thus, the quality assurance is a comprehensive system for evaluating outcomes and achievement of the core objectives of the TVET system, making adjustments, if necessary, and improving a rationale for management decisions.  

FACTORS INFLUENCING ENROLMENT STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SCHOOLS

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 58-67
Author(s):  
Thuy Thi Chau Cao
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Young People ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Training Schools ◽  
Technical And Vocational Education ◽  
And Training

Attracting more young people to join Technical and Vocational Education and Training schools (TVET) is an important measure so as to enhance the quality of labor workforce. This paper presents a study on factors influencing on the number of people registrating into TVET schools after they graduate from high schools. The aim of this study is to explain why, currently, in Vietnam, there is only a limited number of pupils in high schools registering into TVET schools. Based on that, a couple of proposals are made to encourage more young people to enrolling in those schools.

scholarly journals Implementing the European Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training (EQAVET) at National Level: Some Insights from the PEN Leonardo Project

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-45
Author(s):  
Suzanne Gatt ◽  
Kim Faurschou
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
National Level ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Market Needs ◽  
And Training

EQAVET, the quality assurance tool in vocational and educational training, was developed in response to the need for a supply of a trained workforce for labour market needs. Implementation of EQAVET at national level, however, remains a challenge. The research reported here focused on the implementation of QA processes by VET providers in 4 countries: Malta, Italy, Turkey, and Sweden. Data was collected through a questionnaire with 62 VET providers. Responses showed that there is an overall commitment to quality. There is, however, little knowledge of EQAVET across the countries, with the exception of Malta. None the less, all VET providers have implemented some aspects of EQAVET, even if not always intentionally. The situation is, however, far from EQAVET being fully implemented. Reflections are made on whether the EQAVET model specifically or qualification assurance principles assurances should be promoted across Europe.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT ASSESSMENT APPROACHES OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING RESULTS IN EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER STATES

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 201-212
Author(s):  
Grieta Tentere
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Union Member ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Member States ◽  
European Union Member States ◽  
And Training

Work based learning (WBL), introduced in Vocational education and training (VET) system, promises to increase economic competitiveness and development of the knowledge-based economy in Latvia. WBL aims to provide knowledge and understanding regarding types of work in a chosen occupation, build specific competencies needed for work and motivate young people to acquire 21st Century skills for smoother transition from education to sustainable employment and development of their professional career. WBL is closely linked to life-long guidance at all stages of decision making: future occupation or workplace, upskilling or reskilling, acquisition of transferable skills or career management skills. Ensuring effective integration of life-long guidance with WBL three elements are essential: engagement before entering WBL programmes; achievement within WBL to encourage participation and successful completion; transition to work after graduating VET supported by personalised follow-up and on-going career support.WBL is a new approach for most European Union Member States (EU MS), ensuring a positive impact on employment perspectives for students by providing skills demanded by employers and an acceptable level of VET quality, allowing the VET graduate to find a job quickly or obtain a well-paid job. The European Quality Assurance Reference Framework for VET (EQAVET) is an EU instrument to improve the systems of Quality Assurance (QA) in VET, based on a quality cycle and on using performance indicators and self-assessment. EQAVET proposes indicators that could be utilized to monitor VET provision and for peer reviews between EU MS. Most indicators serve as VET performance indicators, however some characterize VET impact on the graduate’s transition to work. Analysis of the positive and negative aspects of VET QA indicators could be the basis for development of WBL and support life-long learning strategies.  

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