ECVET
European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training
The European Credit system for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET) is the new European instrument to promote mutual trust and mobility in vocational education and training. Developed by Member States in cooperation with the European Commission, ECVET has been adopted by the European Parliament and the Council in 2009. The adoption and implementation of ECVET in the participating countries is voluntary. Currently, the participating countries and the Commission support a Europe-wide testing of this instrument to which all stakeholders have been invited to participate.
ECVET in brief:
ECVET is based on concepts and processes which are used in a systematic way to establish a common and userfriendly language for transparency, transfer and recognition of learning outcomes. Some of these concepts and processes are already embedded in many qualifications systems across Europe.
European ECVET Network
Transfer, recognition and accumulation
of individuals’ learning outcome in Europe
Get to know ECVET better: questions and answers
The European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training
ECVET
Get to know ECVET betterQuestions and Answers
Whom is the questions and answers document for?
This document is intended for the use of people engaging in experimentation or implementation of ECVET. These can be policy-makers, competent institutions in charge of designing and awarding qualifications, VET providers (such as training centres or enterprises) or any other stakeholders.
What can be found in this document?
The questions and answers document explains and illustrates the key ECVET concepts and processes. It contains examples of possible approaches experienced in ongoing projects and initiatives.
It uses a question-and-answer format. The list of questions, each referring to key aspects of ECVET, can be found at the beginning of the document. Readers can use the questions to navigate through the document.
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