Austria | ENQA-VET Guidelines for Implementing the EQARF

Austria and the provision of support to institutions

“Austria has focused on providing support to institutions as this helps to safeguard training providers’ autonomy. This support is set within a framework of common principles and a range of strategic and operational tools for the work on quality.”

Austria and internal self-evaluation on a voluntary basis

“Austria has built its system on existing institutional arrangements in the VET school system, and has started using internal self-evaluation on a voluntary basis.”

Austria and building a culture of quality

“Austria is developing an internal management culture of quality assurance with objectives achieved through consensus and negotiation.”

Austria and clear roles and responsibilities

“In Austria responsibility for quality management is set at three levels: at the school level, at the regional level and at the system level through the Ministry. Close liaison between all parties is crucial.”

Austria and staff development

“Austria has offered training on quality assurance and quality development for the staff in VET institutions at all levels of the VET school system.”