3.2 Proposed The program logic for the future Pacific model is based on the experiences of other regional frameworks (e.g. EQF and CARICOM) and their links to improved recognition and impact on labour and learner mobility. The assumptions made are: That a regional multilateral approach to recognition and learner and labour mobility is more efficient and effective than bilateral arrangements could alienate Pacific Nations with less advanced quality assurance systems That a regional approach to recognition, portability of qualifications and labour mobility is best facilitated through a central and coordinating point Nations have the remit to quality assurance TVET and Higher Education sectors within their respective countries National competent QA bodies have the capacity to quality assure the qualifications system National competent QA bodies have strong internal review processes of their own activities Individual providers have the capacity to deliver quality education and training, and to undertake robust internal quality assurance processes. An outline of the program logic is as follows: Goal Pacific model, as a regional initiative, supports recognition of qualifications and occupations across the Pacific and beyond End of program Pacific Nations have ownership of Pacific model outcomes Increased trust of QA decisions across QA bodies Increased portability of qualifications and occupations Increased recognition of graduate outcomes and qualifications Intermediate Improved engagement and commitment to the regional model outcomes Improved QA processes and harmonisation across Pacific QA bodies Increased use of regional qualifications Increased harmonisation of processes for recognition of qualifications A future Pacific model should continue to promote qualifications and quality assurance in the Pacific through: A focus on the development of regional qualifications (occupational standards, assessment standards, qualification completion rules, and PQF level) to facilitate benchmarking and recognition of qualifications, occupations and skills across the Pacific and beyond A focus on fostering a high level of trust and accountability by its members by referencing NQFs and NQAFs to the PQF and PQAF, which is fit-for-purpose, given the size and scope of the qualifications systems and appropriate level of engagement by relevant stakeholders A focus on fostering a high level of trust and accountability by its members to be facilitated by clear and unambiguous agreed quality assurance processes, including: A robust self-assessment process for competent body recognition for entry onto the register Strengthening internal self-review and evaluation of competent bodies and by requiring external quality evaluations on a periodic basis.
3.2 Proposed The program logic for the future Pacific model is based on the experiences of other regional frameworks (e.g. EQF and CARICOM) and their links to improved recognition and impact on labour and learner mobility. The assumptions made are: That a regional multilateral approach to recognition and learner and labour mobility is more efficient and effective than bilateral arrangements could alienate Pacific Nations with less advanced quality assurance systems That a regional approach to recognition, portability of qualifications and labour mobility is best facilitated through a central and coordinating point Nations have the remit to quality assurance TVET and Higher Education sectors within their respective countries National competent QA bodies have the capacity to quality assure the qualifications system National competent QA bodies have strong internal review processes of their own activities Individual providers have the capacity to deliver quality education and training, and to undertake robust internal quality assurance processes. An outline of the program logic is as follows: Goal Pacific model, as a regional initiative, supports recognition of qualifications and occupations across the Pacific and beyond End of program outcomes Pacific Nations have ownership of Pacific model Increased trust of QA decisions across QA bodies Increased portability of qualifications and occupations Increased recognition of graduate outcomes and qualifications Intermediate outcomes Improved engagement and commitment to the regional model Improved QA processes and harmonisation across Pacific QA bodies Increased use of regional qualifications Increased harmonisation of processes for recognition of qualifications A future Pacific model should continue to promote qualifications and quality assurance in the Pacific through: A focus on the development of regional qualifications (occupational standards, assessment standards, qualification completion rules, and PQF level) to facilitate benchmarking and recognition of qualifications, occupations and skills across the Pacific and beyond A focus on fostering a high level of trust and accountability by its members by referencing NQFs and NQAFs to the PQF and PQAF, which is fit-for-purpose, given the size and scope of the qualifications systems and appropriate level of engagement by relevant stakeholders A focus on fostering a high level of trust and accountability by its members to be facilitated by clear and unambiguous agreed quality assurance processes, including: A robust self-assessment process for competent body recognition for entry onto the register Strengthening internal self-review and evaluation of competent bodies and by requiring external quality evaluations on a periodic basis.