The European Qualification Framework: Skills, Competences or Knowledge?

• DOI: 10.2304/eerj.2012.11.3.369
• Publication Date: 2012-09-01T21:34:10Z
• Authors: Philippe Méhaut; Christopher Winch
• Keywords: Argument (complex analysis)

The European Qualification Framework (EQF) is intended to transform national qualification frameworks (NQFs) by moulding them into a learning outcomes framework. Currently adopted as an enabling law the Union, EQF has now operated for several years. In order secure widespread adoption, however, it will be necessary anchored at sectoral and occupational levels in labour market well levels. article assesses progress made so far, identifies difficulties encountered modifications that need provides appraisal of likely evolution EQF. It argued some key design features, such ‘strong’ approach narrow conception competence not survive modification adaptation context market. argument illustrated with recent research on