Preparing Vocational Teachers and Trainers

Annex A. Simplified ISCED mappings

Table A A.1. Simplified ISCED mapping Canada

ISCED level (2011) of qualification/educational attainment	Name of the Programme	Main qualifications awarded
244	Junior High or Middle School	Secondary/High/Intermediate School Programs; Junior Secondary/High School Programs; Middle School/Years Programs; Upper Elementary School Programs.
344	High School, Secondary School, or Senior Secondary	General Secondary/High School Programs; General Equivalency Diploma (GED); Adult Basic Education (ABE) Programs.
354	Vocational/Technical High School	Vocational Secondary/High School Programs; Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) Programs; Secondary School Vocational Diploma (SSVD); Diplôme d’Études Professionnelles (DEP).
444	Upgrading Program	Programs (typically completed in less than two years) that prepare students for: entry into career, technical, or pre-university programs: Orientation and Integration; Transition; Upgrading; College Preparation and ABE. undergraduate studies but are not undergraduate programs: Pre-University Diploma of College Studies (DCS); CEGEP General; Undergraduate Foundation.
453	Trade Certificate or Career, Technical, or Professional Training Program	Postsecondary Skills Programs (typically completed in less than two years) that usually lead to a specific career path that are neither apprenticeship, pre-university, undergraduate, nor graduate programs: College Certificate; (Vocational) Institution Certificate; Attestation of College Studies (ACS); Skills Training Certificate; Trade or Vocational Certificate; Certificate of Accomplishment/Achievement; Training Module.
453	Apprenticeship Program	In-class or technical components of apprenticeship training programs offered at postsecondary/secondary institutions. On-the-job training undertaken with an employer under the supervision of a journeyperson, registered with the appropriate provincial/territorial authority. Leading to Certificate of Apprenticeship. Certificate of Qualification obtained after completing an apprenticeship and passing the Certificate of Qualification exam. Journeyperson Certificate or Diploma.
544	Undergraduate Diploma or Certificate Program	Programs (typically completed in two or more years) that prepare students for entry into a bachelor’s degree program (bridging option for a student who does not fully meet the requirements for entry into such a program). While these programs generally do not lead to a qualification, some credits may be granted towards a bachelor’s degree.
554	College Diploma Program	Postsecondary Skills Programs (typically completed in two or more years) that usually lead to a specific career path and into the labour market that are neither apprenticeship, pre-university, undergraduate, nor graduate programs. College Diploma; Diploma of College Studies (DCS); CEGEP Technical.
554	Post-Career, Technical, or Professional Training Program	Postsecondary Skills Programs that usually lead to a specific career path and require a certificate or a diploma from a career to technical training program: Advanced Certificate/Diploma/Citation; Applied Certificate/Diploma; Post-Certificate or Diploma; Specialization Diploma in Technical Studies; Attestation of Vocational Specialization.
645, 655, 665	Undergraduate Programs	Bachelor’s Degree; Bachelor of Arts/Sciences/Law; Collaborative/Joint/Associate Degree
647, 657, 667	Above Bachelor’s Degree Credential or Equivalent	Post-Bachelor Certificate or Diploma Programs; Post-Degree Certificate or Diploma Programs; Advanced Post-Bachelor Programs Below a Master’s Degree; Advanced Certificate or Diploma Programs which require a Bachelor’s Degree
746, 756, 766, 747, 757, 767	Graduate programs	Master’s Degree; Master of Arts/Science/Divinity; College-Applied Master’s Degree. University-College Master’s Level
748, 758, 768	Above Master’s Degree Credential	Programs that prepare students for entry into a Doctorate Degree Program Graduate Qualifying Programs (Third Cycle)
844, 854, 864	Doctorate Degree Education or Equivalent	Earned Doctorate or Equivalent Programs: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)/Administration (D.B.A.)/Education (Ed.D.)/Music (Mus.D.)/Juridicial Science (SJD). Graduate Programs (above the Third Cycle).

Note: See UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2012[1]) for details about the ISCED-2011 classification. VET programmes at ISCED levels 3 to 5 are in bold.

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2022[2]), ISCED Mappings, http://uis.unesco.org/en/isced-mappings.

Table A A.2. Simplified ISCED mapping Denmark

ISCED-2011 level of qualification/educational attainment	Name of the programme	Name of the qualification
344	Upper secondary education (AGYM)	Upper secondary school leaving examination (Studentereksamen, HF-eksamen)
344	Upper secondary education (EGYM)	Upper secondary school leaving examination (HHX-eksamen, HTX-eksamen)
344	Admittance examinations for engineering programmes	Admittance diploma for engineering programmes (Adgangseksamen, ingeniøruddannelsen)
353; 354	Vocational educational training, main course (EUD)	VET (Afgangsbevis fra erhvervsskole, faglært)
454	Short-cycle higher education, open adult education	Higher education, short cycle, adult education (Merkonom, teknonom, datanom)
550	Academy programmes (Tertiary adult education programmes), VVU	Academy programmes (Tertiary adult education programmes) (Akademiuddannelser (Videregående voksenuddannelse or VVU))
550	Business academy programmes	Business academy programmes (Erhvervsakademiuddannelser)
550	Other short-cycle higher education	Other short-cycle higher education (Øvrige korte videregående uddannelser)
640	Bachelor programmes	Bachelor
650	Bachelor programmes, engineering	Bachelor programmes, engineering
650	Bachelor programmes, adult education	Bachelor programmes, adult education
650	Officer (bachelor)	Officer (bachelor)
650	Vocational/professional bachelor programmes	Vocational bachelor examination
740	Masters programmes, 5 years	Master
740	Masters of Arts programmes	Master
750	Masters programmes, adult education	Master
750	Officer (Long-cycle higher education, LVU) (incl. immigrants' defence education)	Officer (Long-cycle higher education) (incl. immigrants' defence education)
840	Doctoral programmes/PhD.	Doctorate
840	Musical education (composer, instrumentalist, etc.)	Musical education (composer, instrumentalist, etc.)

Note: See UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2012[1]) for details about the ISCED-2011 classification. VET programmes at ISCED levels 3 to 5 are in bold.

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2022[2]), ISCED Mappings, http://uis.unesco.org/en/isced-mappings.

Table A A.3. Table A A.3. Simplified ISCED mapping Germany

ISCED-2011 level of qualification/educational attainment	Name of the programme	Name of the qualification
244	Secondary general schools (Hauptschulen); Intermediate schools (Realschulen); Grammar schools (Gymnasien)	Lower secondary schools
344	Upper secondary, grammar, comprehensive and Free Waldorf schools	University entrance qualification
344	Specialised vocational high schools, 2 years	Fachhochschule entrance qualification
344	Specialised vocational schools: objective: university entrance qualification	Fachhochschule entrance qualification, University entrance qualification
354	Dual System	Qualification in the Dual System
354	Specialised vocational schools: occupational qualification; Dual vocational college; Full-time vocational training	Qualification of a vocational full-time school
354	Childcare worker programme at specialised vocational schools.	Qualification of social programmes (childcare worker, 2 years)
444	Specialised vocational high schools, 1 year	Fachhochschule entrance qual. (2nd cycle)
444	Berufsoberschulen/Technische Oberschulen	University entrance qualification (second cycle)
454	Dual System (second cycle) for students with university entrance qualification	Dual System (second cycle) for students with university entrance qualification
454	Dual System (third qualification for students with university entrance qualification and vocational qualification)	Qualification in the Dual System (second cycle)
454	Specialised vocational schools: occupational qualification (second cycle) for students with university entrance qualification; Full-time vocational training programmes	Specialised vocational schools: occupational qualification (2nd cycle) for those with university entrance qualification
454	Vocational programmes/ Dual System/Programmes at Fachgymnasien, offering both an occupational qualification and a university entrance qualification (simultaneously or one after the other)	Vocational programmes offering both an occupational qualification and a university entrance qualification (simultaneously or one after the other)
453	Health/social sector programmes at specialised vocational schools (2 and 3 years)	Qualification of health/social sector programmes (2 and 3 years)
554	Master Craftsmen programmes at trade and technical schools (short)	Master Craftsmen's qualification (short)
655	Master Craftsmen programmes at trade& technical schools (long)	Master Craftsmen's qualification (long)
655	Trade and technical schools (technicians and for example economics, IT, domestic science)	Technician's qualification, qualification in economics, IT, domestic science
645	Vocational academies (Diploma)	Diploma (vocational academy)
645	Vocational academies; Colleges of public administration; Universities of Applied Science; University studies; Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University	Bachelor
645/647	Colleges of public administration (Diploma); Colleges of public administration (second Diploma)	Diploma (College of Public Administration)
645/647	Universities of Applied Science (Diploma); Universities of Applied Science (second Diploma)	Diploma University of applied science
647	Universities of Applied Science; University studies (2nd Bachelor)	Bachelor
747	Vocational academies; Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University; Colleges of public administration; Universities of Applied Science; University studies	Master
748	Vocational academies; Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University; Colleges of public administration; Universities of Applied Science; University studies (second Master)	Master
746/748	University studies (Diploma); University studies (postgraduate studies; supplementary studies)	University diploma, state examination
844	Doctoral studies	Doctoral degree

Note: See UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2012[1]) for details about the ISCED-2011 classification. VET programmes at ISCED levels 3 to 5 are in bold.

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2022[2]), ISCED Mappings, http://uis.unesco.org/en/isced-mappings

Table A A.4. Simplified ISCED mapping the Netherlands

ISCED-2011 level of qualification/educational attainment	Name of the programme	Name of the qualification
254	Vocational education: training to assistant level; (level 1); full time school based and dual programmes	secondary vocational education, assistant level (MBO 1)
254	Vocational education: training to assistant level; (level 1); part-time programmes, school based	secondary vocational education, assistant level (MBO 1)
244	Pre-vocational secondary education (including programmes with prevocational content, general content and mixed content)	prevocational secondary education (VMBO)
244	Junior general secondary education (first three grades of HAVO and VWO and combined classes)	proof to be admitted to grade 4 of general secondary education (HAVO or VWO)
244	Junior general secondary education for adults	junior general secondary education
353	Vocational education, basic vocational training (level 2); school based and dual programmes	secondary vocational education, basic level (MBO 2)
353	Vocational education, basic vocational training (level 2); part-time programmes, school based	secondary vocational education, basic level (MBO 2)
353	Vocational education, professional training (level 3); full-time school based and dual programmes	secondary vocational education, professional level (MBO 3)
353	Vocational education, professional training (level 3); part-time programmes, school based	secondary vocational education, professional level (MBO 3)
354	Vocational education, middle-management training (level 4); full-time school based and dual programmes	secondary vocational education, middle management level (MBO 4)
354	Vocational education, middle-management training (level 4); part-time programmes, school based	secondary vocational education, middle management level (MBO 4)
344	Senior general secondary education	senior general secondary education (HAVO)
344	Senior general secondary education	senior general secondary education (VWO)
344	Senior general secondary education for adults	senior general secondary education (HAVO)
344	Senior general secondary education for adults	senior general secondary education (VWO)
454	Vocational education, specialist training (level 4); full-time school based and dual programmes	secondary vocational education, specialist level (MBO 4)
550	Associate degree programmes	associate degree
650	Professional bachelor's degree programmes	bachelor degree (HBO)
640	Academic bachelor's degree programmes	bachelor (WO) degree
750	Professional master's degree programmes	master degree (HBO)
740	Academic master's degree programmes	master degree (WO)
840	Research assistants	doctorate, PhD

Note: See UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2012[1]) for details about the ISCED-2011 classification. VET programmes at ISCED levels 3 to 5 are in bold.

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2022[2]), ISCED Mappings, http://uis.unesco.org/en/isced-mappings.

Table A A.5. Simplified ISCED mapping Norway

ISCED-2011 level of qualification/educational attainment	Name of the programme	Name of the qualification
244	Lower secondary level	Compulsory education diploma
241	Introduction programme in Norwegian language and social conditions for new immigrants	Certificate in Norwegian language and civic studies for adult immigrants
341	Upper secondary, alternative course	certificate of competence
351	The training candidate scheme	Certificate of Competence, vocational training certificate
343	Upper secondary education, basic competence, study preparation education program	Certificate of competence
344	Upper secondary, general programmes	General university and college admissions certification
344	Preparatory courses	General university and college admissions certification
353 / 354	Upper secondary, vocational programmes	Vocational qualifications/trade certificate/journeyman's certificate
351	The Certificate of Practice	The Certificate of Practice Scheme
454	Post-secondary vocational education, short (< 2 years)/Tertiary vocational education	Professional degree
554	Post-secondary vocational education, 2 years/Tertiary vocational education	Higher professional degree
641	University college degree programme, 2 years	University college degree
645	Bachelor programme, 3-4 years	Bachelor's degree
645	Programmes in general teacher education and special subject teacher education in practical-aesthetic subjects - outside the Ba-Ma cycle	General teacher education and special subject teacher education in practical-aesthetic subjects
747	Master programme, 1 - 1,5 years	Master
747	Master programme, 2 years	Master
746	Master programme, 5 years	Master
747	Experience-based Master's programme	Experience-based Master's degree
746	Long professional programmes in Theology, Psychology, Medicine and Veterinary Science	Cand.theol., Cand.psychol., Cand.med., Cand.med.vet.
748	Specialist courses/Supplementary courses for foreign education	Specialist courses/Supplementary courses for foreign education
844	PhD programme	PhD
844	Artistic Research Fellowship Programme	Diploma in Artistic Research Fellowship Programme
844	Doctorate	Doctorate (dr.philos.)

Note: See UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2012[1]) for details about the ISCED-2011 classification. VET programmes at ISCED levels 3 to 5 are in bold.

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2022[2]), ISCED Mappings, http://uis.unesco.org/en/isced-mappings.

References

[2] UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2022), ISCED Mappings, http://uis.unesco.org/en/isced-mappings.

[1] UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2012), International Standard Classification of Education - ISCED 2011, http://uis.unesco.org/sites/default/files/documents/international-standard-classification-of-education-isced-2011-en.pdf.