EU Quality Assurance in Vocational Education & Training

Indicators

The 2009 Recommendation set out 10 indicators which can be used to support the evaluation and quality assurance of VET systems. They are part of a “toolbox” from which member states and others can select in order to meet their own circumstances and requirements.

• Indicator 1. Relevance of quality assurance systems for VET providers
• Indicator 2. Investment in training of teachers and trainers
• Indicator 3. Participation rate in VET programmes
• Indicator 4. Completion rate in VET programmes
• Indicator 5. Placement rate in VET programmes
• Indicator 6. Utilisation of acquired skills at the workplace
• Indicator 7. Unemployment rate
• Indicator 8. Prevalence of vulnerable groups
• Indicator 9. Mechanisms to identify training needs in the labour market
• Indicator 10. Schemes used to promote better access to VET

All indicators are relevant to be considered in the Evaluation Phase. To view more information on the indicators , please click on any indicator above.