The conference will take place at the Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Science and the Arts in Brussels. 

The VALLA project (www.vallaproject.com), an EC LLP EQF 2007 project, has developed a dedicated software tool based on existing European Best Practise which enables trainers to define non-formal training units (short courses/workshops/placements, etc) in terms of competences and learning outcomes as well as describing level/assessment/evidence requirements/delivery/credit value etc. It is hoped that by using the tool drafted training course programmes could be of sufficient quality to be submitted to competent bodies for validation and credit valuing. Another interesting outcome of the project is the Occupational and Functional map for the European Aquaculture sector, which defines the industry by its key competencies. At the conference the benefits of using occupational and functional mapping, applicable to any sector, will be explained. Please find attached a detailed programme: Download.

The event will also be an opportunity to discuss and debate the most pressing challenges in the field of recognition and accreditation of lifelong learning. Participants are expected to be from industry, education and educational policy in the field.

If you are interested in attending, please contact the project coordinators at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before Tuesday 23rd March.