Publications from international sources

An Introductory Guide to NQF, R. Tuck, 2007

Ron Ruck explores Conceptual and Practical Issues for Policy Makers related with NQFs. A fundamental reading for all practitioners, policy makers, researchers.

ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework - Referencing Guidelines (2020)

Referencing Guidelines of the AQRF

Cedefop - Guidelines Validation Non-Formal and Informal Learning (2015)

European Guidelines supporting implementation

Cedefop - Handbook on Learning Outcomes (2017)

How to define, write and apply learning outcomes.

Cedefop - Level descriptors NQFs Europe_2018

Overview and comparison of level descriptors in NQF of European countries

Cedefop - Lignes Directrices sur la Validation des Acquis Non-Formels et Informels (2015) - FR

Lignes Directrices VAE

Cedefop - Renewal and comparison of qualifications (2021)

Towards methodologies for analysing and comparing learning outcomes

EQF 2017 - Brochure

European Qualifications Framework: supporting learning, work and cross-border mobility

EQF Note - Using Learning Outcomes

Technical Note on use of Learning Outcomes in implementing EQF

EQF - Referencing national qualifications levels

Technical note supporting countries in referencing national qualifications levels

ETF - Cadres régionaux de certifications dans le monde (2020)

Cartographie comparative actualisée des initiatives CRC dans le monde.

ETF - Compétences et certifications des atouts pour tous / toutes (2019)

Ce Toolkit ETF combine la publication synthétique avec des approfondissements disponibles en ligne sur les thèmes: adaptation au contexte en changement, l'orientation professionnelle et études, et le développement des compétences et certifications.

ETF - Getting organised for better qualifications (2016)

ETF Toolkit with self-assessment tool on key players and pillars of qualifications system: legislation, institutions, stakeholders, quality assurance.

ETF - Making better vocational qualifications (2014)

Contributing to reform of TVET and qualifications systems

NQF - RQF: Interplay and Governance Models (ETF, 2021)

Thematic material for a training programme. Elaborates on the interplay between NQFs and RQFs. Explores six NQF Governance models - based on real cases shared at a benchmarking initiative in 2021. Country cases: Bahrein, France, Namibia, Ireland, Kenya and Portugal.

ETF - Orientation Note on Regional Qualifications Frameworks (2021)

Working Paper - overview of conceptual-technical and governance features of RQFs, based lessons and experiences from five most active RQFs. Major themes: objectives and contribution to regional cooperation; levels and level descriptors; quality assurance; referencing approaches; governance. Author: Andrea Bateman.

ETF - Regional Qualifications Frameworks Initiatives around the Globe (2021)

Updated stocktaking and comparison of RQF initiatives around the Globe.

ETF - Se mobiliser pour de meilleures certifications (2016)

Toolkit ETF avec questionnaire pour auto-évaluation sur quelques composantes clé des systèmes de certification: législation, instituitions, parties prenantes, assurance qualité.

ETF - Skills and Competences Benefits for the People (2019)

ETF Tookit combines a printed Overview with Online chapters (stations) of the journey to adapt to a changing environment, to manage learning and career paths, to develop skills and qualifications.

Global Inventory of Regional and National Qualifications Frameworks (Cedefop, ETF, Unesco, UIL) (2019) - Vol I

Thematic volume of the Global Inventory 2019. Jointly elaborated by Cedefop, ETF, Unesco, UIL

Global Inventory of Regional and National Qualifications Frameworks (Cedefop, ETF, Unesco, UIL) (2019) - Vol II

Volume II - national and regional cases. Jointly elaborated: Cedefop. ETF, Unesco, UIL

SADCQF Booklet (2017)

This document defines the objectives, scope, governance, quality assurance and implementation mechanisms of the Southern African Development Community Qualifications Framework (SADCQF).

Seychelles NQF - SADCQF: alignment report (Final, 2020)

UN Office for South-South Cooperation, Good practices in South-South and Triangular Cooperation - Transforming Education and Delivering on SDG4

40 cases of good practice and innovative solutions on how South-South and Triangular Cooperation can transform education. ACQF is one these 40 solutions. Published in 2023.

Unesco - Guidelines for Quality Assurance of TVET Qualifications in the Asia-Pacific region (2017)

Principles and indicators helping countries optimising their quality assurance mechanisms for qualifications achieved through TVET systems.