Dick Langford, Chairperson of the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland, Micheál Martin, T.D., Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Seán Ó Foghlú, Chief Executive of the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland pictured at the National Conference Corrib Great Southern Hotel, 24 February 2005.

PRESS RELEASE, PROGRESS IN REFORM OF EDUCATION & TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS

Over 350 participants attended a major national conference in Galway to review progress in the implementation of the National Framework of Qualifications. The conference was attended by representatives from a wide range of education and training institutions and awarding bodies, from learner groups, trade unions, the world of business, Government Departments, State bodies and from the community and voluntary sector. There were also many European and other international contributors, participants and observers at the conference, which is took place on 24 and 25 February in the Corrib Great Southern Hotel and in the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology.

Agenda

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Chairpersons Introduction

Dick Langford, Chairperson, National Qualifications Authority of Ireland

Introducing the National Framework of Qualifications

Seán Ó Foghlú, Chief Executive, National Qualifications Authority of Ireland

International key-note address

Warren Grimshaw, Chairperson, Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board

Group A

The OECD activity: the Role of National Qualifications Systems in Promoting Lifelong Learning
Chaired by Ruth Carmody, Department of Education and Science
Presentation by Patrick Werquin, Directorate for Education, OECD

Group B

The Framework and the recognition of international awards
Chaired by Margaret Kelly, Department of Education and Science
Presentation by Claire Byrne, National Qualifications Authority of Ireland

Group C

The Framework and credit accumulation and transfer
Chaired by Philip Nolan, University College Dublin
Presentation by Jim Murray, National Qualifications Authority of Ireland

Group D

The accreditation of prior learning
Chaired by Anne Murphy Dublin Institute of Technology
Presentation by Angela Lambkin

Group E

Transfer and progression routes
Chaired by Mary-Liz Trant, Higher Education Authority
Presentation by Dermot Douglas, Council of Directors of Institutes of Technology

Group F

The Framework and sectoral implications
Chaired by Mary Sheridan, Higher Education and Training Awards Council
Presentation by Anne-Marie Ryan, Chief Education Officer, An Bord Altranais

Dick Langford, Chairperson, National Qualifications Authority of Ireland

Address

Mr Micheál Martin, T.D., Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment

International Address

Gordon Clark, European Commission

Group G

The Framework and Guidance
Chaired by Gerry Pyke, FÁS
Presentation by Eileen Fitzpatrick,National Centre for Guidance in Education

Group H

The inclusion in the Framework of awards made by professional awarding bodies and those made by national awarding bodies from other jurisdictions
Chaired by Fr. Nicholas Flavin, National Qualifications Authority of Ireland
Presentation by Keith Brooker, City and Guilds

Group I

The Framework and the Bologna process
Chaired by Kevin McCarthy, Department of Education and Science
Presentation by Bryan Maguire, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology

Group J

The Framework and the Copenhagen process
Chaired by David Barry, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Presentation by Barbara Kelly, Further Education and Training Awards Council

Group K

The Framework and schools
Chaired by Aidan Farrell, State Examinations Commission
Presentation by John McKay, Co. Cavan VEC

Group L

Cross-referencing frameworks in Ireland and UK
Chaired by Karena Maguire, Higher Education and Training Awards Council
Presentation by Roger McCune, Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment

Video Streaming proceedings of the National Conference please see the below link