A Comparative Research on Qualification Systems in Selected Countries

Abstract

In this study, the researchers tried to analyze the qualification system in six countries, namely UK, Germany, France, Australia, Japan and USA. Attempt was made to understand the background of the development of certification, vocational education system, and national qualification in each country to draw lessons that may be adopted in reforming the Korean qualification system. The researchers primarily relied on literature on and from the six countries sample countries in understanding the different qualification systems found in them. Reports produced by international organizations and institutes such as the OECD and the CEDEFOP were also used as reference. Although the ideal method of research for this project would have been to visit each country so that the researchers could have a first-hand grasp of the environment and existing conditions, and problems, the researchers were limited by budget constraints to visiting US and incorporating the views of experts in Germany, France and Japan without actually visiting the countries...