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Europass portfolio
Europass makes the qualifications, skills and competencies of
The Europass portfolio consists of five documents designed to enhance
an individual more visible and transparent to employers and
transparency of an individual’s skills and qualifications and facilitate mobility
education institutions in the UK, Europe and beyond.
between European Member States:
the Europass CV, the Language Passport, Europass Mobility, Certificate
The five Europass documents are free and in a standardised format to help
Supplement and the Diploma Supplement.
recognition throughout Europe. Europass facilitates the mobility of individuals
for employment and education by making their attributes and potential more
readily understood.
This booklet contains examples of each of the five Europass documents
and a summary of the characteristics and benefits of each. More detailed
information for all of the documents and examples can be accessed by
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UK National Europass Centre
Europass in Action
Certificate Supplement:
Since its launch in 2005, Europass has experienced considerable success
“The Certificate Supplement is an invaluable addition to one’s CV when looking for
across Europe. The central Europass website hosted by the European
Commission has had nearly 40 million visits, and the Europass CV has been
completed online over 14 million times with 3.8 million of those having been
completed in 2010 alone. An increase is expected again by the end of 2011.
Here is a selection of some of the feedback that we have received from users
of the Europass documents in the UK and across Europe:
CV:
“In a constantly changing labour market, which is becoming more and more
international, the Europass CV facilitates recruitment processes for companies and
improves worker mobility. The way a candidate puts together their CV is often influenced
by their local country culture. Standard practice in one country is not necessarily the
accepted way in another. The Europass CV solves this problem.”
Marc Vandeleene, PR & Communication Manager for Manpower Belgium
employment or training opportunities. It reassures employers that an applicant has
learnt the skills relevant to a position they are trying to fill, especially when a qualification
was achieved in another country.
We have found that many of our learners use the Certificate Supplement when
preparing for job interviews so that they can easily explain to an employer what skills
they have learned while studying for a City & Guilds qualification. Our centres also love
it as it helps them attract more learners onto their training programmes.
City & Guilds is committed to removing difficulties and barriers commonly associated
with getting recognition for vocational qualifications when moving from one country to
another, and we believe the Certificate Supplement makes a huge difference. We are
delighted to be the first UK awarding body to provide a tool which will help individuals
become more mobile, find better opportunities and enhance their lives.”
Dora Timar, Head of Accreditations and Recognitions - International, City & Guilds
Diploma Supplement:
“I believe when employers become aware and accustomed (to the use of the Diploma
Language Passport iPhone Application:
Supplement) it will prove invaluable.” A Bournemouth University Student, UK
“(The iPhone App) has made it quick and easy to fill out and will be really
The Benefits of Europass
useful for my trip to Italy in the next few weeks. I would recommend this app to anyone
who wants a quick and easy way of showing their language abilities”
App User, iTunes
Europass Mobility:
“The students thoroughly enjoyed their placements and returned to College feeling
more independent and confident; they feel that having the Europass Mobility document
will give them a competitive edge when they apply to further their education or to enter
employment.”
Wakefield College, UK
• It promotes strong links between education and training, business and industry, ensuring the continuing relevance and adequate appreciation of competences and qualifications.
• It helps individuals communicate their qualifications and competences in an effective way.
• The documents are particularly useful for people who move between countries or across employment sectors as they explain the skills,
competencies and qualifications in a consistent, easy-to-read format.
• Europass is an open system that supports European policy developments related to the transparency of competences and qualifications.