Principles and operational guidelines for the implementation of a national approach to credit in Irish higher education and training
The National Framework of Qualifications, which was launched in October 2003, is the basis of a new, more flexible and integrated system of qualifications that focuses on the needs of learners. It has been intended, from the outset, that the design of the Framework would facilitate the development of a national approach to credit accumulation and transfer, based on units of learning. This approach will open up the Framework for learners, as it will enable them to accumulate credit at varying rates of progress - including credit for prior and experiential learning - towards the achievement of awards.
In this context, the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland - in partnership with education and training stakeholders, through its Technical Advisory Group on Credit - has been working towards the development of a national approach to credit. A twin track approach has been pursued (one for further education and training, the other for higher education and training) because, at this juncture, the way forward on credit is more clearly signposted for higher education and training within the context of the Bologna process and the general acceptance and use of ECTS. Adopting a consultative and developmental approach, and having considered the domestic and international contexts of the credit agenda, the Authority's Technical Advisory Group on Credit (Higher Education Track) has now produced a set of 'Principles and operational guidelines for the implementation of a national approach to credit in Irish higher education and training'. These 'Principles and operational guidelines' have been adopted by the Authority.
Published: Nov 2004
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