Integrated Qualifications System – Discover Good Practices in Validation
Validation is a key component of the Note: Clicking the link below will redirect you to another website: Go to the Integrated Qualifications System (opens in a new window) Integrated Qualifications System. It is a process that makes it possible to verify whether a person has achieved the learning outcomes required for a given qualification – that is, the appropriate knowledge, skills, and social competences – regardless of how they have been acquired.
The Good Practices Database is a virtual library of solutions used in the validation process. The collected examples showcase proven approaches to designing and implementing validation. They serve as a source of knowledge and inspiration for awarding bodies, entities submitting qualifications to the Integrated Qualifications System, and external quality assurance bodies.
Below you will find examples of good practices in validation from various countries:
Good practice – Validation
Germany 
- A systemic solution for people with professional competencies who need formal confirmation.
- An example of creating an educational policy: from a pilot project to the law.
- Strong support from an industry-specific advisor.
Denmark 
- Validation in higher education to acquire ECTS points.
- The option of returning to an earlier stage of the process.
- Portfolio plus case study.
England 
- Validation enabling the qualification to be attained in stages
- Portfolio method – analysis of evidence and statements
- Freedom to choose methods and tools
Finland 
- Validation as a permanent element of the VET system.
- Individual approach to the candidate.
- Close cooperation with the labor market.
Netherlands 
- Validation by a company for its employees, certificate from an external institution.
- Diversity of validation methods.
- Option of attaining part of the qualification.
South Africa 
- An atypical way of organising validation
- Adapting the validation process to the needs of the candidates
- The validation as a tool for equal opportunities and promoting equality
Good practice – Quality assurance
United Kingdom 
- Dynamic quality assurance system, adapting to the growing need for qualified medical physicians.
- Improvements of methods and tools.
New Zealand 
- Trust and cooperation between the evaluated institution and the institution performing the evaluation.
- Flexible approach to evaluation.
- Combining the qualitative and quantitative approaches.
Norway 
- Participatory character of evaluations.
- Diversity of evaluation methods and tools.
- Building a culture of quality by promoting good practices.
