CPD in VET QA (EQAVET 2023) project
MFHEA is EQAVET National Reference Point and collaborating closely with other EQAVET NRPs and experts, the MFHEA aims to foster a culture of quality assurance and improvement within Vocational Education and Training (VET) systems. Through this initiative, we seek to enhance the attractiveness of VET, both nationally and across Europe, by developing an online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course in VET Quality Assurance.
The project not only seeks to facilitate European collaboration but also aims to build institutional capacity through ongoing professional development in this critical area. By participating in this initiative, individuals can enhance their employability as they not only acquire new knowledge but also refine their management and leadership skills based on best practices and case studies from different countries.
Activities
Online Focus group on Strategy, Policies and Procedures, Maintaining and Continuously Improving QA System in VET Institutions and Innovation in Teaching and Learning
The MFHEA conducted an online focus group session as part of the CPD in Vocational Education and Training Quality Assurance (EQAVET 2023) project. The session was held on 15th April and led by two experts Gino Schiavone and Nino Buić. Thirteen experts from various countries took part in discussions on strategy, policies and procedures, maintenance and continuous improvement of the quality assurance system in VET institutions and innovation in teaching and learning.
Hybrid focus group on Innovation in Teaching and Learning, Quality Assurance of Work-Based Learning, Internationalisation and Synergies Between ESG Standards and EQAVET Framework.
On 24th April MFHEA conducted a hybrid focus group from Estonia as part of the CPD in VET QA (EQAVET 2023) project. During the session, participants engaged in discussions on innovation in teaching and learning, quality assurance of work-based learning, internationalisation and synergies between ESG standards and EQAVET Framework.
Online focus group on Strategy, Policies and Procedures, Quality Assurance of Work-Based Learning, and Quality Assurance of Micro-Credentials
The MFHEA hosted the third and final focus group session as part of the CPD in Vocational Education and Training Quality Assurance (EQAVET 2023) project on 8th May. The session was led by experts Gino Schiavone and Nino Buić. The session brought together specialists from various countries to discuss strategy, policies and procedures, quality assurance of work-based learning, and quality assurance of micro-credentials.
May 2024 Analysis Report: Outcomes from the Questionnaire and Focus Groups
MEDIA BRIEFING Malta’s MFHEA and NRP representatives participated in the EQAVET Annual Network Meeting 2025 in Warsaw, Poland, 12–13 June 2025
The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), as Malta’s designated EQAVET National Reference Point (NRP), participated in the EQAVET Annual Network Meeting (ANM) 2025 held in Warsaw. The meeting gathered 64 participants from 32 countries, including both EU and non-EU states, along with representatives from the European Commission, ETF, Cedefop, and OECD.
Dr Therese Camilleri attended on behalf of Malta’s NRP and MFHEA, engaging in peer dialogue and strategic planning on the future direction of quality assurance in Vocational Education and Training (VET).
This year’s meeting focused on the evolving European policy context, notably the European Commission’s new initiative, the Union of Skills. Discussions centred on how NRPs, including Malta’s, can contribute to this strategic framework, particularly in advancing basic and transversal skills, digital readiness, and sustainability in VET systems.
Representatives took part in sessions covering:
- The STEM Education Strategic Plan, which includes ambitious targets for increasing participation in STEM fields among VET learners, particularly females.
- The revised Europass Mobility tool, aimed at better recognising cross-border learning experiences
- Evolving quality assurance mechanisms in Continuing VET (CVET) and micro-credentials
- The role of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies in developing curricula and promoting inclusion, particularly for neurodiverse learners.
Through interactive workshops and thematic discussions, Malta shared its national insights while also benefiting from comparative peer learning. Other NRPs presented key initiatives on digital peer reviews (Italy), learner voice in QA (Ireland), and integrated use of data in quality improvement (Netherlands), offering relevant reflections for Malta’s own NRP strategy.
Moving forward, Malta’s NRP reaffirmed its commitment to the 2027–2029 EQAVET work programme and supporting the network’s communications strategy 2024–2026, including active participation in future webinars and peer learning activities.
MFHEA, through its NRP function, remains committed to ensuring that Malta’s VET system is aligned with EU quality standards, inclusive, and equipped to meet emerging labour market and learner needs.
For further information:
Malta EQAVET National Reference Point
Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA)
www.mfhea.mt
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