The Quality Framework for Career Information, Advice, and Guidance (New Zealand) is the most recent addition to an impressive set of documents produced by the Tertiary Education Commission to improve the provision of career guidance for all of the population of New Zealand. The TEC engaged Dr Lynette Reid, an eminent ... Read More
Category: Standards and Benchmarks
04
Jul2016
In September 2015, Education Scotland, an agency of Scottish Government, published a Career Education Standard for children and young people as they make their way through school and learn about the world of work.
The Standard is set out according to:
-the Career Education entitlements of children and young people
-the expected support ... Read More
July 4, 2016John McCarthy
15
Mar2016
There are several higher education institutions in Ireland that provide training programmes for guidance practitioners, particularly for practitioners who work in schools and in the national adult educational guidance initiative. Such practitioners are employed through public funding from the Department of Education and Skills. In order to bring some coherence ... Read More
March 15, 2016John McCarthy
10
Jan2015
Analytical paper European reference competence profile for PES and EURES counsellors (2014) (6)
The role and function of the public employment services (PES) in EU Member States is in continuous development particularly in the context of the EU Employment Guidelines and of the role of the PES in achieving the goals ... Read More
January 10, 2015John McCarthy
10
Jan2015
These Guidelines (revised 2007) produced by the National Career Development Association (NCDA) of the USA address the following issues:
Guidelines for Use of the Internet for the Delivery of Career Counselling and Career Planning Services
Professional and Ethical Guidelines Related to the Use of the Internet for Job Posting and Searching
Unacceptable Counselor ... Read More
January 10, 2015John McCarthy
10
Jan2015
These Guidelines (revised 2007) have been produced by the National Career Development Association (NCDA) in the USA. They address video content and production issues along with guidelines for users on how to select and use videos effectively. A simple career video evaluation form is provided.
The Guidelines are aimed primarily at career ... Read More
January 10, 2015John McCarthy
14
Dec2012
This recent publication by Careers New Zealand provides a set of quality benchmarks for career development programmes and services in tertiary/post-secondary further and higher education and training in New Zealand. It outlines a clear and consistent framework to enable tertiary organisations and external bodies to review the effectiveness of their ... Read More
December 14, 2012Tibor Kovacs
12
May2012
These benchmarks developed by Careers NZ through an iterative process are designed to help schools to evaluate their success in implementing careers education programmes and to improve their quality. They are presented as a self-review tool and consist of four sections:
Student learning outcomes: career management skills, the competencies that students should ... Read More
May 12, 2012Tibor Kovacs
28
Jul2009
The Climbing Frame is an electronic tool developed by Unionlearn, an organisation established by the Trades Union Congress in the UK to help Union Learning Representatives to promote lifelong learning in the workplace and to assist members to access learning opportunities.
The Matrix Standard is a unique quality standard to support ... Read More
July 28, 2009Tibor Kovacs
23
Jan2009
This briefing document outlines key features of Careers Scotland's (now part of Skills Development Scotland) Quality Asurance Framework for its services and products. It describes:
outcomes for individuals
service delivery standards
guidance standards.
It provides for measures of impact on individuals at four levels of evidence:
satisfaction
behaviour
learning
results.
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January 23, 2009Tibor Kovacs
23
Jan2009
This publication (2007) of the Department for Schools, Children and Families of the United Kingdom sets out a framework for the planning, managing and reviewing of information, advice and guidance services for young people aged 11 to 19 years. The 12 standards were developed through a lengthy consultation process and their operation ... Read More
January 23, 2009Tibor Kovacs
14
Nov2007
This joint publication of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) in Scotland and of Careers Scotland was produced after extensive consultation with key stakeholders such as Qualification in Career Guidance (QCG) course centres, professional bodies and associations, and potential employing organisations. The Subject Statement represents general expectations about ... Read More
November 14, 2007Tibor Kovacs
25
Apr2007
This Charter adopted by FEDORA, Forum Europeén de l'Orientation Academique, is a statement of the value of guidance and counselling provision in higher education in Europe that seeks the support of policy makers, higher education institutions and international organisations to have such provision implemented. FEDORA is a European Association whose ... Read More
April 25, 2007Tibor Kovacs