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JIMINY SELF-HELP HANDBOOK 6

ECVET is a system that addresses VET qualifications at all levels (8) of the EQF. The functioning of this
system is based on units of learning outcomes as part of specific qualifications that can be assessed
and validated. By being able to accumulate, transfer and use the acquired knowledge in units,
it enables learners to build qualifications at their own pace based on the acquired learning outcomes
in formal, non-formal and informal ways (in the country and abroad).

The aim of ECVET is to enhance employability, promote geographical and occupational mobility,
and increase compatibility between different VET systems.

 The Europass

The European Commission has developed a set of online tools and information (Europass) to help
manage every stage of learning and career. This tool is widely used throughout Europe. This service
is free and available in 29 different languages.

Europass offers 6 free online tools:

o Europass profile
You will find support in describing skills, looking for interesting jobs and learning opportunities,
managing applications and creating application documents such as: CV or cover letter.
o Europass CV editor
In this section you can, among other things, create and edit your CV and you can use various
available templates.
o Cover Letter Editor
This tool allows you to create professional motivation letters, which are also visually
interesting. It contains various templates that are available for editing.
o Diploma Supplement
This document contains the necessary information to facilitate understanding of the
knowledge and skills acquired by the student during his or her studies.
o Certificate Supplement
This document, as well as the Diploma Supplement, contains information that facilitates the
understanding of the knowledge and skills acquired during the vocaltional education.
o Europass Mobility
This document addresses the skills acquired during mobility and helps to show them
in a simple, coherent and understandable way.

 The European quality assurance reference framework for VET (EQAVET)

This is an instrument to improve the quality of VET systems. It provides a pan-European system to help
with a range of activities such as documenting, developing, monitoring, evaluating and improving the
effectiveness of VET learning practices as well as quality management.

In addition, it has 10 indicators that can also be used by countries to adapt and develop their VET
systems.

 The National Qualifications Frameworks (NQF)