what is EQAVET?
EQAVET is a europe-wide framework to support quality assurance in VET
it helps member-states training
providers and other organizations to
document develops monitor evaluate and
improve the quality of vocational
education and training.
It is based on a quality assurance cycle of four phases
planning, implementation, evaluation and
review each supported by quality
criteria and descriptors.
This quality assurance framework can be adapted to
meet the needs of national or regional
systems, support best providers and be
used in accordance with national
legislation and practice.
How does the EQAVET framework benefit VET providers,
learners and other organisations
The framework aims to improve learners employability and
opportunities for mobility by working
towards an agreed understanding of what
constitutes quality. This helps people
moving to a new job or to further
learning in their own country or across
borders as their skills and
qualifications are recognised which
helps improve skill levels and reduced
unemployment. It support high quality
VET which is more likely to meet the
needs of the labour market.
This encourages and facilitates cooperation
between the VET providers and employers
The framework placed the greater
emphasis on meeting the expectations of
learners and the need to improve the
quality of VET in order to increase employability
matching the demand for
training would supply and giving better
access to lifelong training especially
for vulnerable groups.
and finally
it supports the mutual recognition of
qualifications among EU member states
this helps VET providers to enrich
their training provision make training
programs more attractive and enhance
their pan-european reputations
why is vocational education and
training important in Europe?
The European Union has identified VET as
essential tool to help young people work
in the modern economy and improve
youth employment.
Recent economic developments have highlighted the need for a
highly-skilled workforce .
VET is helping Europe stay competitive and innovative
as well as improving youth employment
what is the EU doing?
The EU is working together with its member states to make sure training
and qualifications are more flexible
and open to people of all ages and backgrounds
to make it easier for people
to work study or train in other countries
or in different sectors of the economy
to develop creative, innovative and
entrepreneurial thinking in students.
Reliable quality assurance of VET
supported by the EQAVET framework is
key to achieving these goals