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Malta has a number of VET qualifications which have not yet been converted into the ECVET system. In view of the establishment of the Malta Qualifications Framework, the next step is to convert national VET qualifications into the ECVET system. The main problem with training institutions is that they often do not have enough understanding or background knowledge of the proposed ECVET system to be able to convert and align their courses on their own. This is one of the great obstacles which needs to be overcome to ensure the successful implementation of CVET. This project thus aims to first pilot the conversion process of a number of current VET courses, and then, based on the experience to develop a manual with VET institutions can use to guide them in the conversion of their VET qualifications according to the standards specified for ECVET. The project will take 30 VET qualifications/courses from a number of VET institutions and use them to develop and pilot a methodological tool for the conversion of ordinary qualifications to ones described in terms of ECVET.

The outputs of the project will include: a total of 30 VET qualifications/courses converted into ECVET, a piloting exercise of the ECVET conversion system; and a manual for VET institutions explaining the steps to follow in converting VET courses into the ECVET system.

In terms of impact, this project will have a multiplier effect. Not only will it ensure the conversion of the 30 qualifications/courses involved in the project, but the main output will include the development of a manual for the conversion methodology (ECVET Conversion Manual) which can then be used for the conversion of other courses by other VET training institutions, nationally as well as at European level.