Validation
is the process of recognising the skills, knowledge and competences an
individual has acquired. This is benchmarked against learning outcomes measured
and evaluated by a competent body against the said standard.
Thus the validation of informal and non-formal learning
(VINFL) consists of the:
- identification through dialogue of particular experiences
of an individual;
- documentation to make visible the individual’s experiences;
- formal assessment of these experiences; and
- certification of the results of the assessment which may
lead to a partial or full qualification.
(Sources:
CEDEFOP, 2008; Council of the European Union, 2012; Chapter 327, Education Act)
NCFHE is entrusted to:
- Introduce a validation system for informal and non-formal
learning.
- Set up the resources for the VINFL department to function
efficiently.
- Create a national awareness on the VINFL process and the
legislation.
- Convene meetings with key stakeholders on sector skills units
and their functions.
- Develop National Occupational Standards in identified areas.
- Cooperate with competent entities to evaluate the
candidates.
- Work Together with the
relevant stakeholders in the various sectors and achieve benchmarking for
the validation processes.
- Cooperate Inform the general public about the National
Guidelines for the validation of informal and non-formal learning, by drafting information leaflets on the
validation process, targeted to specific groups including the individual
employers.
- Work on the setting up of Occupational Sector Units, whom
shall ensure that good work ethics as well as good work practice are
implemented and maintained within their parameters.