2. The Montenegrin Qualification Framework is an
instrument which enables the placement and classification
of all qualifications that can be acquired in a country.
What is the Montenegrin Qualification Framework?
3. Why do we need the MQF?
• MQF will help standardize qualification development
procedures,
• It will ensure equality and alignment of assessment criteria
for acquiring qualifications,
• Procedures for acquiring qualifications will be clear and
transparent,
• It will ensure the credibility of qualifications acquired in
Montenegro,
• It will make sure that qualifications are comparable and
recognized abroad.
4. Qualification National Qualifications Framework
MQF consists of qualifications;
Qualification is a document setting out the knowledge,
skills and competences (level of independence and
responsibility) that an individual needs to acquire
formal recognition for their learning;
The framework enables an understanding of the
correlation between qualifications, progression routes
and a clear overview of different modes of acquiring
qualifications.
5. Learning outcome qualification unit qualification
Units of qualification/learning
MQF
qualification
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7. MQF elements
1. Level
MQF has eight (8) levels of complexity of
qualifications.
The levels present a series of consecutive
degrees.
They are defined according to the level of
complexity of knowledge and skills, and the
level of independence and responsibility the
learner can demonstrate.
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9. MQF elements
2. Level descriptors
Level descriptors are statements showing the
depth and scope of learning at a certain level.
They define the level of complexity of
knowledge, skills, and the level of
independence and responsibility the learner
acquires through learning.
They serve as a guide to requirements a
candidat needs to meet at each level.
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11. MQF Level Descriptors – example
Level V (excerpt)
Level of independence and responsibility: Independence
in decision making in new and critical situations within area
of own work, introduction of changes and improvement
while planning and organising working processes…
Skills: Performing a high number of diverse and
complex tasks in new and unfamiliar conditions
and situations, by applying various methods,
techniques…
Knowledge: Overall and systematic,
theoretical and vocational knowledge,
which are adequate for the tasks of
appropriate vocational /subject area and
enable critical understanding…
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3. Credit
The number of credits indicates the time which
a person with average capability will use during
the process of learning, in order to achieve
results (outcomes) for a certain qualification.
Each qualification has a numerical value
expressed in the number of credits.
1 MQF credit = 25 hours of learning
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14. The Credit system
• Credits are transferable. Once acquired,
credit/s can be used to acquire more
qualifications at the same level which contain
this (common) unit/module,
• The lowest number of credits for which a
formal certificate can be obtained is one (1).
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4. Sectors
Qualifications are divided into groups according to the
sectors they belong to. A sector is an area of studying or
employment.
Education and training
Humanities and arts
Construction and spatial planning
Natural sciences
Agriculture, food and veterinary
Health and social protection etc.
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5. Types of qualifications/awards
Educational level qualification
It is acquired by completing a publicly valid
educational programme and by reaching a
necessary scope of a qualification, followed by a
valid assessment.
Diploma
Type of award, which serves as a proof of an
acquired qualification at an educational level.
17. Vocational qualification
It is acquired by completing a publicly valid educational
programme (module/course), by completing a special
educational programme, followed by a valid
assessment.
Other
Qualifications that do not belong to any of the above
mentioned types of qualifications.
Certificate
Proof of an acquired vocational qualification, part of
qualification or some other qualification.
18. -Awards certifying an acquired qualification can be issued
only by institutions that are licensed to issue MQF
diplomas and/or certificates.
- A prerequisite for acquiring a qualification is that a
learner needs to successfully complete the assessment
process. A certificate of attendance of
classes/course/seminar is not a qualification!
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MQF benefits:
Possibility of partially acquiring a qualification
Example: vocational qualification; IT
20. • Not limited to a certain age group.
• Modes of learning can differ: at school,
at a course, at work, individually;
• The duration of learning is not important.
MQF benefits: Knowledge, skills and competences
will be recognized regardless of the type, mode,
place and duration of learning.
