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JIMINY SELF-HELP HANDBOOK 7

The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) is country-specific. Their task is to classify the
qualification of a given level based on the given learning outcomes. The strength of this system is that
it enables easier movement of pupils between different institutions and sectors of education and
training.

Current Methods of Validation
A very important aspect in the validation process is the validation methods used, which must be
adapted to the nature of the learning outcomes being tested. There are a lot of them.

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Below are a few examples of validation methods with a brief explanation.

Type of method Description
Analysis of evidence and statements To examine the extent to which an individual's
documents and other creations can attest to the
achievement of their expected learning
outcomes.
Skills audit This method aims to develop a plan for the
professional development or further education
of an individual and consists in identifying and
analysing his or her knowledge, skills and
broadly understood social competences
(including motivation and aptitudes).
Unstructured interview A method where questions are asked by the
interviewer and answers are given by the person
undertaking the validation. It can be more or less
targeted. The objectives of the interview are
clearly defined, but the course of the
conversation is completely spontaneous,
unstructured and is based only on the general
plan of the issues raised and depends on the
interlocutor's response.
Structured interview This method is based on asking a series
of standardised (closed) questions and analysing