Pacific Community-SPC’s Post

#PacificQualifications | #Didyouknow? Through the Pacific Qualifications Recognition Project (PQRP) Pacific countries, as well as the Pacific Community (SPC) and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), will share and compare information about how their qualification systems work. 👉 This sharing of information will not only focus on the policies but also on the structures that have been put in place to support national and regional qualifications design, development quality assurance and qualifications recognition processes, to build trust in the quality of Pacific education, and to support further strengthening of qualifications systems across the region. 📅 The Pacific Qualifications Recognition Project’s nine participant countries convened this week to discuss the progress on the referencing and benchmarking of national qualifications frameworks and systems of the Pacific Qualifications Framework (PQF). ✅ Strengthening the PQF will support higher quality education across the Pacific region and increase opportunities for Pacific people. 👉 Read more about the project: https://eqap.spc.int/pqrp 🤝 New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade NZQA #PacificEducation

#PacificQualifications | #Didyouknow? SPC supports the development of regional qualifications, based on the Pacific Qualifications Framework (PQF) and its quality assurance framework. The PQF is also designed to be able to support recognition of national Pacific qualifications. The Pacific Qualifications Recognition Project (PQRP) will establish stronger connections between the PQF and Pacific and New Zealand national qualifications systems. It will also build regional and national capacity in application of international standards in qualification design, development, quality assurance and qualifications recognition. As part of this ongoing work, from 15 to 19 July, PQRP’s nine participating countries and development partners will meet to make progress on the referencing and benchmarking of national qualifications frameworks and systems to the PQF. Strengthening the Pacific Qualifications Framework will support higher quality education across the Pacific region and increase opportunities for Pacific people. #PacificEducation Read more about the project: https://eqap.spc.int/pqrp 🤝 New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

This is an important pledge, as not only does it demonstrate to government the commitment of the sector to equity and standards in international student recruitment it also shows international students that we are committed to their fair and transparent treatment. #UKAQF #BUILA #ukcisa #uuki

Interesting and welcome (but not surprising) to see that Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) has added two new principles underpinning its policy on quality assuring assessment (Ref: Draft Quality Assuring Assessment Interim Guidelines For Providers 2024. They are Inclusivity and Academic Integrity #qualityassurance #assessment #furthereducation

This full speech is worth downloading, it reflects a positive direction for the ESG, Douglas B. president ENQA: European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education 'Quality assurance needs to enable and facilitate the adaptation of our higher education systems, and underpin recognition and mobility'... the new ESG need to be flexible and bring to life the second pillar of the ESG – quality enhancement – adding value through the enhancement of agency and institutional practice...' this very much aligns to the vision of Padraig Walsh with our enhancement-led approach to quality and external reviews at Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). The future is bright!

INQAAHE Bespoke Trainings for QA bodies: inauguration with BQA and based on learning outcomes as defined by BQA.

Do you want to further your studies and do not know what the next step is? Do you know the accreditation status of the Institution you applied for locally or internationally? Do you have more questions on why accreditation and why studying at an accredited Institution is important? I will be sharing more information on Good Morning Namibia on Tuesday, 16 January 2024. #NQA #accreditation #Qualityeducation #Qualityassurance

The persistent issue of illegitimate colleges proliferating throughout South Africa remains a significant concern. It is critical for students and their parents to ensure that entities offering education and training are accredited. Registration with the Department of Education is mandatory for all education and training providers offering complete qualifications. Before enrolling in any qualification, make sure you understand the accreditation status. Check if the institution is registered with the Department of Education and accredited by Umalusi or a quality council like a SETA. Registration and accreditation are separate processes. Ensure private providers display their registration certificates and ask for the accreditation number. Umalusi's website lists accredited institutions, and SAQA's website provides SETA accreditation information. For more information read this article: https://lnkd.in/dwGfKH_6 #MIE #Matric2023 #BackgroundScreening #Education #Qualifications #JobSeeker #FurtherEducation

If you are interested in international trade, take this training, it is a must…..if you are faculty make sure your students know about it. If you are an entrepreneur ready to export or already exporting…..this training may mean more business and ensure the best outcomes for you and your company