An educational qualification gives an overview of the knowledge and skills an individual needs to start further studies, to participate in society or to exercise a specific profession.
4 steps towards a recognised educational qualification
Step 1
Development of an educational qualification dossier
A proposal of educational qualification consists of final objectives, specific final objectives or professional qualifications.
By whom?
AHOVOKS on its own initiative or at the request of any stakeholder
Step 2
Advice on a proposal of educational qualification
Based on previously agreed criteria, the Vlor (Flemish educational Council) delivers advice on the proposal of educational qualification.
By whom?
Step 3
Recognition of the educational qualification
Educational qualifications are recognised based on the recognition advice.
By whom?
The Government of Flanders
Step 4
Registration of the educational qualification
A recognised educational qualification is registered in the qualifications database.
By whom?
AHOVOKS
Step 1
Development an educational qualification dossier
A proposal for an educational qualification consists of one or several professional qualifications on level 5. A proposal is made by defining which professional qualifications you want to include.
By whom?
AHOVOKS on its own initiative or on request
Step 2
Advice on a proposal of educational qualification
Based on previously agreed criteria, the competent authority delivers advice on the proposal of educational qualification.
By whom?
The Commission for Higher Education
Step 3
Recognition of the educational qualification
Educational qualifications are recognised based on the recognition advice.
By whom?
The Government of Flanders
Step 4
Registration of the educational qualification
A recognised educational qualification is registered in the qualifications database.
By whom?
AHOVOKS
Step 1
Description
Subject-specific earning outcomes must be described for each degree program. The validated descriptions of the subject-specific learning outcomes will automatically be recognized as qualifications on level 6, 7 or 8.
Step 2
Recognition
After a correctly performed procedure and a check of the level based on the FQF, the subject-specific learning outcomes will automatically be recognized as qualifications on level 6, 7 or 8..
By whom?
NVAO, the Dutch-Flemish organization for accreditation
Step 3
Registration
Educational qualifications are recognised based on the recognition advice.
By whom?
AHOVOKS