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 - 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).
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.