Is there an overarching quality assurance strategy (or framework) for qualifications?

Have measures for explicit quality-assuring of qualifications been put in place?

Are the relevant stakeholders involved in the quality assurance of qualifications?

Are roles and responsibilities for quality assurance clear?

Is there a feedback system for end users put in place?

Is there a standardised way to appoint awarding bodies?

Are awarding bodies monitored in a systematic way?

Is there an appeals process for certification in place?

Can certificates (diplomas, other types) be used both for employment and for access to further training?

Are stakeholders from the world of work involved in the assessment process?

Are there competence requirements for assessors?

Is there a transparent and consistent approach to appointing assessors?

Is there an appeals process for assessment in place?

1. Fit-for-purpose?

2. Valid and reliable?

3. Guaranteeing confidentiality and personal integrity?

4. Adapted to individuals’ needs and characteristics?

Is the procedure for including a qualification in the national framework clear and transparent and identifying what types of qualifications that can be included?

Is there a set procedure for determining what level the qualification should be placed at?

Is the procedure for placing qualifications in the framework supported by clear and transparent quality assurance mechanisms?

Is there a time limit for how long a qualification is valid before it needs to be revised and updated?

Is there an agreed format for the qualifications to be included in the framework?

Are the relevant stakeholders involved in a systematic way?

Are standards based on learning outcomes?

Are standards and learning outcomes revised regularly?

Are standards relevant to the labour market?

Are the standards used as an input for developing/revising curricula and/or contents?