• the definition included in the Lisbon Convention of 1997 on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region,

• the Directive of...

The process by which a learner receives a formal document from an authorised institution stating that a qualification has been achieved. Certification follows validation.

In case of some qualifications certification consists of several activities which boil down to the preparation and issuance of a formal document (diploma,...

The multi-stage process of ensuring that the competences required for a given qualification have been attained, regardless of the learning process. Validation leads to certification.

The definition is consistent with the definition included in the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the...

The process of collecting confirmed learning outcomes that comprise the components of the requirements for a given qualification.

Learning outcomes are confirmed and accumulated as specified set of outcomes.

A set of learning outcomes constituting the components of the requirements for a given qualification whose attainment has been confirmed on the basis of a separately conducted validation.

The above definition is consistent with the definition included in the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June...

A set of knowledge, skills, and social competence acquired in the learning process.

The definition refers to the definition included in the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008 on the establishment of the European Qualifications Framework.

With reference to...

The ability to shape one’s own development, as well as the autonomous and responsible participation in professional life and society, taking into account the ethical context of one’s own behaviour.

The above definition refers to the meaning of “competence” included in the EQF and PQF.

The ability to carry out tasks and solve problems related to the relevant field of learning or professional activity.

The above definition refers directly to the meaning of the term “skills” included in The Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008. The definition is consistent with...

A set of descriptions of facts, principles, theories and practices assimilated during the learning process, relating to a field of learning or professional activity.

The above definition refers to the meaning of the term “knowledge” referenced to the qualifications frameworks (EQF and PQF), which needs to be...

A general description of the requirements relating to knowledge, skills or social competence corresponding to a given qualification level.

A set of descriptors constitutes a general characteristic of a given level of the qualifications framework. The descriptors are defined in such a way as to embrace the whole spectrum of...

The description of the hierarchy of qualifications levels functioning in a given area of activity (sector, branch).

Level descriptors of the sectoral qualifications frameworks are less general than those of the PQF.

Level descriptors of the sectoral qualifications frameworks take account of an...

The description of the hierarchy of qualifications levels entered into the Integrated Qualifications Register in Poland.

The above definition is consistent with the definition of “national qualifications framework” included in the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008.

The EU-adopted structure of qualifications levels constituting a system for referencing national qualifications frameworks to enable qualifications obtained in different countries to be compared.

The definition reflects the fundamental notion presented in the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April...

A qualification which constitutes an element of another qualification (compound qualification).

An example of a qualification constituting an element of a compound qualification is a single “qualification distinguished in an occupation”.

A qualification whose award is dependent on holding another qualification (constituent qualification).

A diploma certifying vocational qualifications attained in the general and vocational Education system constitutes an example of a compound qualification. 

Registered qualification awarded exclusively within the system of formal general and vocational education and higher education upon completion of a specified/defined phase of learning (education).

Within the integrated qualifications system the following shall be full qualifications:

A set of learning outcomes described in the Integrated Qualifications Register whose achievement is formally confirmed by an authorised institution. A qualification described in the register may be full or partial.

Not all qualifications awarded in Poland shall be entered into the IQR thus a term “kwalifikacja...

A public register including qualifications awarded in Poland. Criteria of entering a qualification into IQR shall be provided by the law.

IQR may include different qualifications awarded in Poland.

Qualifications are entered into IQR even if they have been entered into other registers (listings,...

Entirety of measures serving the purpose of establishing, awarding and providing quality assurance of qualifications included in the Integrated Qualifications Register (IQR).

Integrated qualifications system is a fundamental constituent of the national qualifications system (NQS).

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The entire system of procedures for establishing and awarding qualifications and assuring their quality.

Procedures of development, awarding and recognition of qualifications as well as quality assurance procedures, systems of validation of social competences acquired through formal, non-formal and informal learning, as well as...

The attainment of knowledge, skills and social competence through a wide range of activities occurring outside of organised forms of learning.

The above definition is both related to the interpretation of the definition presented by CEDEFOP (2008) and the one applied by Eurostat (2006).

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Institutionally organised learning beyond educational and training programmes which does not lead directly to the attainment of a registered qualification.

The above definition is related to the interpretation of the term used by Eurostat (2006).

Learning within non-formal education may lead to...

Learning through participation in education and training programmes leading to the attainment of a registered qualification.

The above definition is related to the interpretation of the term used by Eurostat (2006).

The essence of formal education consists of leading a learner to the attainment in...