Support to the European Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training (EQAVET) National Reference Points (NRPs)
The MFHEA, which is EQAVET National Reference Point (NRP), provides support to the implementation of the EQAVET Framework in Malta through the EQAVET project. The project focuses on the following:
- Further developing guidelines and procedures to enhance internal and external quality assurance mechanisms;
- Encouraging and supporting VET providers to introduce innovative elements in teaching and learning;
- Promoting additional elements of the EQAVET framework and ensuring the implementation of the EQAVET cycle;
- Analysing the status of VET at National Level and engaging with other countries to enhance the transparency and consistency of quality assurance arrangements.
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Summary of Project Deliverables
Inception report (Submitted)
Interim report (Submitted)
Evaluation report (Submitted)
External Quality Assurance Provider Accreditation Manual for Higher Education Institutions – Link
Statistics on VET (Report EN)
- Call for Expressions of Interest intended to identify a data expert for this project – Link (January 2022)
- Publication: EQAVET Indicators Report
National Handbook for VET Providers
- Call for Expression of Interest to develop a National Handbook for Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers as part of the Erasmus + Programme – Link (May 2023)
- Preliminary Version titled “National Handbook for VET Providers”: Link (August 2023)
Webinar on Experiential Teaching & Learning (Online digital webinar EN) – Link (June 2023) Link to Agenda, Link to Webinar
- Call for Expression of Interest: Webinar on Experiential Teaching & Learning (March 2023) – Link
Booklet: Definitions, Principles and Guidelines for QA in Work Based Learning (A publication in EN and MT, print and digital)
- Call for Expression of Interest for two experts with experience in Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training to develop Definitions, Principles and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Work-Based Learning – Link (March 2023)
- Public Consultation Link (July 2023)
- Final Version titled “Guidelines for QA for courses that include a work-based learning component”: English Link (July 2023)
Social Media Campaign (Posts for social media platform)
Peer Review Event (Hosting and participation in peer reviews)
Online Visibility and Digital media (Website, social media, direct e-mail), publications, printing, dissemination.
External Quality Assurance Provider Accreditation Manual for Higher Education Institutions
This manual was prepared by MFHEA in 2023 and reflects the provisions of the Further & Higher Education Act, the Further & Higher Education (Licensing, Accreditation and Quality Assurance) Regulations, and the National Quality Assurance Framework for Further and Higher Education. It is applicable to the external quality assurance processes conducted by the MFHEA and is specifically applicable to:
- Self-accredited providers
- Universities
- Higher education institutions/providers
Statistics on VET
This report is based on the recommendation of the European Council for a European Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training (EQAVET) Reference Framework. It presents data in the form of indicators, giving insight into the status of vocational education and training (VET) in Malta.
Read more here: Link
National Handbook for VET Providers
This handbook was prepared by the MFHEA in 2023 as part of the Erasmus+ Programme project “Support to the European Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training (EQAVET) National Reference Points (NRPs).” Its main purpose is to help VET institutions improve their quality assurance systems and enhance the quality culture in said institutions.
Webinar on Experiential Teaching & Learning
Link to Agenda
Link to Webinar
The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority presented a Webinar on Experiential Teaching and Learning as part of the Erasmus + Programme project ‘Support to the European Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training (EQAVET) National Reference Points (NRPs).’ The main aim of the Webinar on Experiential Teaching and Learning was to guide VET institutions, their staff, trainers, and students on how experiential teaching and learning could support and enhance student engagement with course material, provide diverse opportunities for collaboration, and develop the self-confidence and soft skills of teachers and students alike.
Guidelines for QA for courses that include a work-based learning component
This document was prepared by the MFHEA in 2023 to aid providers in performing quality assurance when their courses include a work-based learning component (WBL). WBL components can take the form of work placements, apprenticeships and/or internships.
Social Media Campaign (Posts for social media platform)
Online Visibility and Digital media
- EQA Audit Manual of Procedure for VET Providers – Link
- Public consultation phase for the proposed new Accreditation Manual (December 2022) – Link
- Call for Expressions of Interest intended to identify a data expert for this project – Link (January 2022)
- Handbook for VET Providers (Publication EN) – Call for Expression of Interest to develop a National Handbook for Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers as part of the Erasmus+ Programme – Link (May 2023)
- Webinar on Experiential Teaching & Learning (Online digital webinar EN) – Link (June 2023) Link to Agenda, Link to Webinar
- Call for Expression of Interest: Webinar on Experiential Teaching & Learning (March 2023) – Link
- Booklet: Definitions, Principles and Guidelines for QA in Work Based Learning (A publication in EN and MT, print and digital) Call for Expression of Interest for two experts with experience in Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training to develop Definitions, Principles and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Work-Based Learning – Link (March 2023)
- Social Media Campaign (Posts for social media platform) Posts by Category: Link and Local Platform (Including Social Boost): Link