Qualifications and qualifications frameworks: getting definitions and terminology right
Discrepancies and differences in terminology may hamper stakeholders dialogue on qualifications frameworks and their ecosystem.
Regional Qualifications Frameworks (RQFs) are enablers of regional integration
Regions with important human and skills development policies and integration objectives can benefit from operational RQFs.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) gains momentum in different parts of Africa
All learning is valuable, RPL gives you wings!
African Qualifications Verification Network (AQVN) activates knowledge-sharing
Informative knowledge-sharing webinars on recognition and verification of qualifications initiated by the African Qualifications Verification Network (AQVN) and implemented in partnership with the European Training Foundation (ETF) and ACQF project.
ACQF Peer Learning Webinars continue in 2021
On 22nd July 2021 was held the 10th PLW, with large participation and very informative presentations by experts and relevant organisations.
10 ACQF Guidelines are in development
Good technical and conceptual foundations for the ACQF
African Continental Qualifications Framework Advisory Group very active
African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) Advisory Group (AG) met to report progress and consult on the development of ACQF policy documents and technical foundations
ACQF 12th Peer Learning Webinar
1) African experiences and debates: (a) TVET reforms work better with an NQF: case of Mozambique (ANEP); (b) Recognition of degrees and diplomas in higher education: the experience of Cape Verde (ARES); c) African School Curriculum Mapping Study – main findings of the survey (African Curriculum Association, JET Education Services). 2) Micro-credentials: a new opportunity for LLL and NQF – findings of new research in Europe (Cedefop). Debate.
ACQF 11th Peer Learning Webinar
Thematic discussion on newest developments concerning: a) Learning outcomes approach in different contexts of learning and qualifications; b) regional qualifications frameworks: objectives, referencing, levels and descriptors; c) ACQF development: towards the conceptual and technical design – levels and descriptors.
ACQF 1st Peer Learning Webinar
Discussed cases: Kenyan National Qualifications Framework, European Qualifications Framework (EQF), Slovenian National Qualifications.
ACQF 2nd Peer Learning Webinar
Discussed cases: Mozambique National Qualifications Framework, ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework, Ireland: National Framework of Qualifications
ACQF 3rd Peer Learning Webinar
Discussed cases: National qualifications frameworks of Mauritius, France and Portugal.
