Good practice database

The Best Practices Database is an online database of proven validation solutions. It contains examples that help design and carry out validation. It supports certifying institutions, entities submitting qualifications to the Integrated Qualifications System (ZSK), and external quality assurance bodies.

Below you will find examples of good practices in validation from various countries:

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France
Qualification “Hairdressing”
- Unified, national validation standard.
- Counsellor support at each stage.
- Possibility to confirm part of the learning outcomes.
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Germany
Qualification “Warehouse Logistics Specialist”
- A systemic solution for people with professional competencies who need formal confirmation.
- An example of creating an educational policy: from a pilot project to the law.
- Strong support from an industry-specific advisor.
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Lithuania
Qualification “Vehicle Repairer”
- Digital portfolio: A key tool for the validation procedure
- Certification process integrated with the further development plan (certification or tailored guidance and training)
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Greece
Qualification “Private Security Personnel”
- Centralised, fully digital validation system.
- The certificate as a mandatory legal prerequisite for professional practice.
- Validation in a high-risk sector – competence standardisation as a response to public safety requirements.
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Poland
Qualification “Skills Audit Method”
- Comprehensive method for identification and documentation.
- A proven diagnostic tool.
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Austria
Qualification “Educating Adults”
- Dopasowanie czasu trwania walidacji do możliwości kandydata
- Wsparcie doradcy na każdym etapie walidacji
- Weryfikacja na podstawie portfolio i 3-dniowych warsztatów
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Poland
Recognition of learning outcomes for admission to higher education
- Validation in higher education.
- Interesting organization of the validation process.
- Support of a counsellor in developing a portfolio.
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Germany
Recognition of learning outcomes for further studies
- Validation in higher education.
- Portfolio method.
- An interdepartmental team supports and advises students and coordinates validation.
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Finland
Qualification “Hairdressing and Beauty Care”
- Validation as a permanent element of the VET system.
- Individual approach to the candidate.
- Close cooperation with the labor market.
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England
Qualifications “Digital skills”
- Validation enabling the qualification to be attained in stages
- Portfolio method – analysis of evidence and statements
- Freedom to choose methods and tools
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South Africa
Qualification: Plant Production
- An atypical way of organising validation
- Adapting the validation process to the needs of the candidates
- The validation as a tool for equal opportunities and promoting equality
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Denmark
Qualification “Leadership and coaching”
- Validation in higher education to acquire ECTS points.
- The option of returning to an earlier stage of the process.
- Portfolio plus case study.
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