A Québec Qualifications Framework for Recognizing, Comparing and Supporting the

An analysis of the contexts of the European Qualifications Framework, the national qualifications frameworks of England and France, and the Ontario Qualifications Framework reveals the diversity of forms this tool may take, and raises questions about its real ability to meet established objectives. [...] These include entrusting management of the framework to a coordinating body that is independent of government, multi-stakeholder governance that contributes to the development of a common understanding and language with regard to the value and content of qualifications, a solid infrastructure that can ensure the quality of qualifications, the adherence of all government bodies to the qualification. [...] – 11 – A Québec Qualifications Framework for Recognizing, Comparing and Supporting the Development of Competencies | Summary Orientations and recommendations Chapitre 5 — Orientations and recommendations To analyze the suitability of a Québec qualifications framework, the Conseil consulted a wide range of stakeholders in the education and workplace communities, as well as studies and research cond. [...] That the Minister of Education, the Minister of Higher Education, the Minister of Labour, the Minister Responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action, the Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration, as well as the other ministers involved in supporting adult learners, maintain and expand the support services offered to all adult learners. [...] That the Minister of Education and the Minister of Higher Education increase efforts to support the provision of services for the recognition of prior learning and competencies for all adult learners, in all fields of activity and at all levels of qualification, including post-secondary education.