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EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND Sectoral Operational Program Human Resources Development 2007 – 2013 Priority Axis 3 “INCREASING ADAPTABILITY OF WORKERS AND ENTERPRISES” Key Area of Intervention 3.3 “Development of partnerships and encouraging initiatives for social partners and civil society” Project title: “The Network of Competent Authorities for Professional Qualifications in Romania (IMI PQ NET Romania)” Beneficiary: the Ministry of National Education Contract no.: SOPHRD/93/3.3/S/53132

COMPARATIVE STUDY "CERTIFICATION PROCESSES OF COMPETENCES CERTIFICATION AND RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN DENMARK"

Author Eng. Paula POSEA

Translation in English: Prof Trad

March 2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction…………………………………………………………………………….... 5 I. The process of competences certification in Denmark……………………………...

1.1 The education system in Denmark……………………………………………………

1.2 Education of adults in Denmark: systems and trends…………………………………

1.3. Evaluation and certification of professional competences acquired in informal and non-formal context…………………………………………………………. 23 1.4. National Qualifications Framework in Denmark compared to European Qualification Framework………………………………………………………

II. The process of recognition of professional qualifications in Denmark…………… 30 2.1. The legal and institutional framework of recognition of qualifications acquired in other EU MS, EEA and Switzerland……………………………………………………...

2.2. Regulated professions and competent authorities……………………………………. 39 2.3. IMI statistics on the regulated professions registered in Denmark compared to those in Romania…………………………………………………………………………. 58 Conclusions………………………………………………………………………………. 62 Abbreviations…………………………………………………………………………….

Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………... 65

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INTRODUCTION The current study, like other similar analysis comparative studies of the processes of competences certification and recognition of qualifications in Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom and Czech Republic, is one of the results of the "Network of Competent Authorities for qualification in Romania (IMI PQ NET Romania) " project, implemented by the Ministry of National Education (MEN) in partnership with the National Qualifications Authority (NCA) and the Institute for Social Policy (IPS), co-financed by the European Social Fund through the Sectoral Operational Programme Human Resources Development 2007 - 2013 (SOP HRD). The general objective of the "Network of Competent Authorities for qualification in Romania (IMI PQ NET Romania)" project is to create and strengthen the IMI network (Internal Market Information) for professional qualifications in Romania (IMI PQ NET) in order to support the EC initiative on the development of the Internal Market Information system, the development of joint initiative in this respect, at national level,

aimed at

strengthening social partners capacity (government agencies and organizations, professional associations) aiming to promote sustainable development through the creation of appropriate tools and communication channels and mutual consultation, in order to achieve efficient communication with similar organizations in the European Union and European Economic Area (EEA) through the IMI platform. In order to achieve the general objective, MEN (Ministry of National Education), as beneficiary of the project, aims to achieve the following specific objectives - OS1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Creating and developing a national network with the purpose of supporting the implementation of the Internal Market Information system (IMI). In this regard we propose the consolidation of the social partnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; capacity through creating new communication and reciprocal consolidation channels;

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- OS2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Developing and implementing some common reference terms regarding the certification standards of the Romanian workers and of recognition of the professional qualifications of the community citizens; - OS3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Involvement of the members of the Network in the exchange of information intermediated by the IMI platform through the provision of information / data at the requests addressed through this platform by the organizations / associations from EU/EEA; In order to realise the comparative studies, the ANC methodological experts have researched external sources of information at national level (of the country analyzed and Romania) and community level (comparative studies conducted in the European Union) and participated to study visits in several Member States (MS) of the EU, where they had the opportunity to complete their documentation work by exchanging experiences with representatives of the competent authorities on

various professions regulated in those

countries.

The ultimate goal of the studies conducted for the benefit of the IMI PQ NET network members, as well as of the study visits aim at achieving the specific objectives of the project, the creation of channels of communication and mutual consultation between members of both within the national network and also between them and their counterparts in the visited EU MS, for development and implementation of common terms of reference on standards of competence certification and recognition of professional qualifications (by taking and adapting the best practice examples and to better understand them during study visits), of strengthening the capacity of IMI PQ NET Romania network members to get involved in information exchange intermediated by IMI platform.

This comparative study was conducted on the basis of a documentation made by studying some sources of information at the national level (of the analyzed country and Romania) and at community level (the comparative studies carried out by specialized institutions in the European Union / CEDEFOP, ETF, etc. ). The study aims to be a useful instrument for the personnel employed by the competent authorities but also for the citizens that want to know the situation of regulated professions in Denmark and possibilities for recognition of qualifications obtained in Romania. 6

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For the information received during the study visit and for the exchange of experience realized, the author and the project management team would like to thank the representatives of the following ministries, competent authorities and social partners in Denmark: National IMI Coordinator and SOLVIT in Denmark, Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalisation, Ministry of Children and Education, Trade Committee for Agriculture Education and Training Programmes, Confederation of Danish Employers, Sector Committee for Trade, Administration, Communication and Management-HAKL, Danish Working Environment Authority, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Danish National Police.

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I - The process of competences certification in Denmark 1.1 The education system in Denmark The Danish education system provides high quality education and training at all levels 6, as shown in Figure 1 which shows the structure of the education system in Denmark. Unlike Romania, where the compulsory education is of 10 years (primary and lower secondary level) [2], in Denmark this is 9 years. Pre-school education, which is optional, is followed by nine years of compulsory education in primary and lower secondary school. There is also an optional tenth grade. Upper secondary education system includes a range of opportunities. Academic programs allow students entering the higher education. Professional programs are targeted for the direct entry into the labor market, but also allow access to higher education. General upper secondary education and vocational upper secondary education In Denmark, upper secondary education programs (ISCED 3), referred to as youth education programs can be divided into: • general upper secondary education programs that prepare, primarily for higher education. • secondary vocational education and training Programs, that prepare, primarily, trainees for a career in a particular field of industry. There are four general upper secondary academically oriented programs: 

3-year upper secondary school - high school (STX);

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3-year Higher Commercial Examination (HHX)

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3-year Higher Technical Examination (HTX)

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2-year Higher Preparatory Examination (HF)

All four programs prepare the students for continuing studies, and, at the same time, develop personal and general competences. The programs aims at improving independent and analytical competences, as well as preparation students to become social conscious democratic citizens and with a global perspective. 6

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Each of the educational programs has a specific range of compulsory subjects that are common to all students who attend the program. As regard the STX, HHX and HTX, each school also offers a number of different specialized studies adapted to the program (packages normally contain three subjects) and subjects chosen by the students. Specialized studies program has a duration longer than the basic program.

As regards the HF program, the students choose among optional disciplines offered by the school. The curriculum and examinations must meet national standards and are subject to external evaluation. The HHX and HTX curriculum differ from those of STX and HF, meaning that in addition to HHX, to some general upper secondary discipline is added also orderly financial and business discipline, as well as technical subjects (the HTX).

The STX and HF programs are offered by the general upper secondary schools. This type of school is called Gimnazium. Business and technical colleges offer the HHX and HTX programs. There are some mixed schools offering different types of programs. Admission requirements for the STX, HHX and HTX are a graduation certificate of the folkeskole, as well as certain requirements concerning certain disciplines. For HF, admission requirements are 10 years of basic school or the equivalent. The STX, HHX and HTX are organized for young people between 16-19 years, while HF attracts both young and adults. The HF program can be accessed on a single basis, and is also handed in evening classes.

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Fig. no.1-structure of education and professional training in Denmark

Starting with the 2010/2011 academic year, a new youth program - EUX is provided to the students. This is a general upper secondary education program in which students can participate in education and vocational training, while graduating their vocational training type program. Not all VET programs are able to offer this combination. The program will be tailored to fit each of the education and vocational training programs in terms of duration and subjects. EUX provides general access to higher education.

Some key figures for education and training in Denmark [12] • 82% of the cohort of young people complete their upper secondary general or vocational education (38% are graduates of vocational and technical education-IVET) • 44% of the cohort of young people completing higher education • 30% of the workforce participates annually in adult education, publicly funded • 60% of employees participate annually in training and on the job training (formal and nonformal) 10

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â&#x20AC;˘ The total expense of the state for education and training in 2009 was 7.1% of GDP, or 16 billion euros, of which about 1 billion euros for adult education and training

Education and Vocational Training (VET)

Education and Vocational Training (VET) includes a wide range of programs. The duration varies from 1.5 up to 5 years and a half, typically being 3.5 - 4 years. VET programs are sandwich type, in which theoretical and practical education at a vocational college (about 1/3 of the time) alternate with practical training in a company or authorized organization (about 2/3 of the time). This training principle provides participants acquiring theoretical, practical, general and personal abilities, which are required on the labour market.

Education and vocational training consists of a basic course and a main course. The basic course is flexible in time and depends on individual qualifications previous. The typical duration of the base course is between 20 and 25 weeks, followed by the main course which is based on the principle of the alternation. It usually takes 3 to 3.5 years, but it can be shorter or longer for certain programs. In order to complete the main course, the VET student must have a training agreement with an authorized company which provide training. The agreement may cover all or parts of the basic course, but it is mandatory for the main course.

The VET programs are finalized, normally, with an apprentice test or similar examination testing the professional qualifications and knowledge.

In Denmark, unlike Romania, are provided numerous opportunities for young people to access vocational and technical education. It is noteworthy the system flexibility and the ability to adapt to student needs. Most young people begin the VET program with the initial basic program at a vocational college but some students choose to start with a training period in the company before entering into the main program. Also, those who prefer practical training before attending school can start their training in a company that provides practical training. The student enters into a training agreement with a company and during the first year it must acquire knowledge and qualifications identical to those who have followed the 11

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same basic program at a college. This requires a flexible adaptation to the trainees, the company and the college. There are 11 sectoral committees that contribute to the vocational training program in the workplace: 1. Commerce and Communication 2. Buildings and Construction 3. Common industry 4.Metal Industry 5.Agriculture 6.Wood industry 7. Services 8. Restaurants, hotels and meat industry 9. Plant and Energy 10. Education, health and social work 11. Transport

For admission to education and vocational training programs it is necessary the completion of compulsory education. All internship programs benefit of internship for entering the labour market as qualified workers. In addition, some programs can benefit from internships for admission to certain higher education programs.

Basic education and vocational training (EGU) A special option for young people in a difficult situation (education and employment) is the basic vocational training program (EGU). EGU is an individually designed program focused on a particular area, or composed of elements of several occupations / programs. EGU alternates between school periods and periods of practical training in one or more companies. Emphasis is placed on practical training and an individual program is designed for each student according to their needs and interests. Internships are offered individually during the entire program, for guidance. EGU is an alternative or sandwich type training program in which the practical training is combined with relevant topics provided in the school, a program of 1 Â˝-3-years in which the school program lasts between 20 and 40 weeks. In most 12

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cases, students completed EGU after two years but it may be extended by up to one year. A complete EGU provides access to jobs and also allows students to continue a vocational training program.

Higher education includes: In higher education it is used the ECTS system, 60 ECTS corresponding to one academic year. There are 4 types of higher education institutions: Higher Education Academy (erhvervsakademier) - offering programs of 90-150 ECTS in fields such as business, technology, IT. These activities prepare students for practical activities, professional, which lead to employability in medium management positions. If it continues with a program of 90 credits it can be obtained the bachelor's degree. University College - offers bachelor programs of 180-240 ECTS in fields such as business, education, engineering, health care. They have a strong practical load and include an internship (practical training in company) period of 30 credits. They provide access to further studies. Universities - they are research-oriented institutions and develop programs in all 3 cycles degree (BSc / BA) (180 credits), Master (MSc / MA) of 120 ECTS, Ph.D. 180 ECTS University- level institutions. There are a number of institutions covered by the Danish Ministry of Culture which offers programs on the 3 cycles in the artistic and musical field.

The grading system The grading system is used since 2006 and is the 7-point grading scale

Table no. 1 The grading system for higher education[13] Grad e

Description

ECTS

excellent performance

very good

Old scale (0013) 13 11 10

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9 7

good

4 02

fair performance minimum acceptance

D E

Under minimum acceptance

-3

unacceptable

8 7 6 5 03 00

02 is the minimum grade for passing an exam.

DEGREES PROVIDED: ACADEMY PROFESSION DEGREE -2 Years (120 ECTS) - Title obtained in a University College or Higher Vocational Education Academy - Theory and practice in a program - Internship in Denmark or abroad - Developed in close collaboration with business and industry - Small size class and close contact between students and teachers

PROFESSIONAL BACHELOR'S DEGREE - 3-4 years (180-240 ECTS) - Title obtained in a University College or Higher Vocational Education Academy - dedicated to specific profession - Theory and practice in a program - Internship in Denmark or abroad - Developed in close collaboration with business and industry - Small size class and close contact between students and teachers

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - 3 years (180ECTS) - Research-based education 14

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- Degree obtained at an university - mostly theoretical - Opportunities for periods of study or internships abroad - Independent studies as projects works MASTER - 2 years (120ECTS) - Degree obtained at the university - Internship in Denmark or abroad - Research-based education - Opportunities for exchanges at universities around the world - Access to doctoral studies or on the labour market

DOCTOR - 3 years (180 ECTS) - Degree Obtained at the university / research institute - Research and teaching in Denmark - International experience and cooperation - Opportunities for financial support

Danish higher education system is binary and makes distinction between academic education and higher vocational education. Academic education is based on a distinction between multidisciplinary research universities and specialized institutions with programs in areas such as art, music and architecture. Vocational higher education institutions makes distinction between the one offering shortterm programs (Erhvervsakademier, professional academies) and institutions providing longterm programs (ProfessionshĂ¸jskole / Academic Colleges). Professional Academies offers 15 programs lasting for 2 years especially in commercial and technical fields. CVU - University College offers approximately 20 programs lasting for 3.5-4 years ago in the following fields: engineering, education, welfare, the arts and health care.

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Students with diploma type STX, HF, HHX, HTX meet the criteria for admission to both higher education type. Some specializations and some programs require an entrance exam or portfolio of artworks. In addition, many vocational education programs of 3-4 years may allow access to higher professional education programs. The access may also depend on specific requirements, such as choosing a specific discipline of study in the upper secondary education or a certain level of the graduation grade. In conclusion, the comparative analysis of education and vocational training systems of the two countries one can notice the diversity of the offers of vocational training at both upper secondary and tertiary level (universities). The existence of vocational education offered in professional academies or colleges, possibility of access differentiated from secondary vocational training offers young people opportunities to diverse forms of training and rapid adaptation to market demands.

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1.2 Adult Education in Denmark: systems and trends Denmark currently is working on strengthening and extending the structural changes that have been implemented since 2009. The function of Adult Continuing Education Council (ACE), established in 2009, is to advise the Ministry of Education on important issues for the field of continuing education and adult education. In May 2010, the Council issued a booklet "Strategiske fokusomr책der" (Strategic Focus Areas), which included a forecast which estimated that within a few years Denmark will face a shortage of skilled workers (with relevant competences) and simultaneous layoffs among unskilled workers. In 2011, the Council conducted a follow-up of this work which focuses on the digitization of adult education and continuing education, on its links with economic and employment policies of the labour force, and on increasing the supply of AMU training (training for labour market).

Adult education and training in Denmark include general and professional qualifications as well as non-formal education activities. A wide range of training opportunities exist for adults in Denmark, both in formal education as well as non-formal adult learning (AE). General Adult Education Law no. 311 of 30 April 2008 the Ministry of Education regulates the general educational programs. Adult vocational training programs have been developed for low skilled workers (unskilled) and skilled workers. Training programs addressing both employees and residents. Workers and employees of both private and public sector can participate in these programs. The unemployed and adults who are not part of the labour force can also participate in these programs, but funding varies depending on the category in which the applicant is included. The unemployed, at their request, may benefit from a combination of adult training programs with a duration of six weeks.

In Figure no.2 are shown in parallel the main system of education, adult vocational education, general adult education and non-formal adult education in Denmark. Vocational 17

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training for the labour market is the responsibility of the Ministry of Children and Education which is advised by the Council for Adult and Continuous Education and the 11 sectoral committees (see Figure 3). Fig. no.2- The adult education and vocational training system in Denmark

Statistics regarding the adult vocational training - 2009[3] Number of participants

1.049.000

Of which women

432.800

Number of full time equivalent participants

15.500

Number of schools, approximately 100 Number of centres for adult 13 education and continuing training (VEU-centres)

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Formal adult education (AE)

The AE formal system includes both formal AE vocational training and AE general training, including: -

Special education for adults with physical or mental disabilities

Danish Language Courses as a Second Language

Preparatory Courses AE (FVU): read and write, simple calculation, arithmetic and basic mathematical concepts

General Courses AE (AVU) provides relevant qualifications for continuing education and professional life

Superior Preparatory Examination / HF: teaching only one topic, preparing students for continuing studies

Labour market training (AMU). Vocational training programs, including courses directly adapted to the competences requests of the company

Training AE (AVU) and basic AE (GVU) for unskilled workers who wish to become adult apprentices

Other AE / VVU: a short course of higher education

Diploma of education level: medium cycle of higher education

Non-formal education for adults Currently, non formal education AE pursues the following types of institutions: - Evening schools (around 1800) provides non-formal AE in order to increase understanding and general competences of the individual. The local private institutions, most of them part of the five national associations AE, 4 of which are linked to political parties. - Extended Danish University: educational instruction and lectures organized by extra-mural departments (about 100 local committees) of the four Danish universities. - Daily High school (approx. 50) which provides training for adults with low formal education, socially vulnerable persons in order to improve their chances of success on labour market. - Private institutions: private institutions, some of them related to associations, trade unions or NGOs.

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- Residential centres providing adult education (folkehøjskole - approx. 80) offers short term courses (less than two weeks) and long residential courses (over 12 weeks). 'Non-Formal' Learning – Folkehøjskole These folk high schools (Folk high schools) based on Grundtvig's idea (as in most Scandinavian countries) form an important part of non-formal learning system. They offer residential courses, characterized by mutual learning that takes into account previous experiences, as well as the lack of formal examinations. Training lasts on average 4-5 months and the topics are very varied, from politics, art, music, or subjects aimed at personal development, teamwork and nutrition.

Danish Adult Education Association (www.daea.dk ) is the umbrella organization for all institutions and associations of non-formal education.

Legal and organizational framework

AE is based on several different laws and the jurisdiction is divided between 5 different ministries. The municipalities are responsible for a part of non-formal AE as well as special education of adults, while most AE centres have become self-governing state institutions.

The institutions providing non-formal education are listed below. The most important institutions of formal AE include: -

Language centres,

Adult Education Centres, (VUC)

Labour Market Training Centres (AMU)

Technical schools, business schools, agricultural schools and basic social & health service schools,

Centre for Higher Education (CVU) and universities are all primarily for young people, but offers also AE. Most of them are also self-governing state institutions.

Funding and schooling

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The self-governing state institutions are financed partly by the state, partly by tuition fees, which may either be paid by a local public authority or by the participant himself. Participants may receive National AE Support (SVU) on different sets of conditions. The finances of non-formal AE institutions are based on tuition fees. Evening schools are supported, though, by municipalities with 1/3 of expenses for teachers and they assure that the vacancies are available. Extended University courses are supported with the same percentage by the state. Certified folk high schools receive a substantial government grant. AMU financing [12] is ensured by the state budget, supplemented by student fees paid by participants or employers amounting to 100-150 euros / week. The employer / company are funding the support grant scheme offering trainees an allowance to compensate for unearned income by them during training leave. Training of unemployed is funded by the Employment Public Service. Adult education and the business sector

The great majority of the educational activities take place within the formal education system due to the preponderance of small and medium enterprises in Denmark (approximately 330,000 companies[12]). Nevertheless most of the large companies have special education departments - they often operate in collaboration with vocational training centres on the labour market. There are a growing number of private players and a big market of private courses that offer to the employees, managers and professionals a range of additional options for training and education. Globalization contributes to the development of the policies in Denmark. After a broad political agreement the Danish Parliament voted two new important laws: 1) to double the number of students FVU (see above [4], 2) for the recognition of prior learning, for example, non-formal education in the formal education. Ministry of Education has also introduced a new system for systematic assessment and evaluation of program impact AE [5]

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To meet the requirements of the labour market [12]: • Training programs are developed by the social partners, it provides relevance to the labour market and the target group; • Programs are approved by the ministry, it provides a global approach national standards and certificates; • Training is provided by vocational colleges and training centres in order to meet the needs of the local labour market and companies. Fig no. 3 Management of adult vocational training - AMU[12]

Ministry of Children and Education • Legislation • Financing • Approval of training programs • Quality assurance

Adult Continuing Education Council • Advise the Ministry • Organize sectoral committees • Advise the description of new competences

11 Sectoral Committees • Evaluate the need for training • Develop training programs • Provide training for trainers • Provide recommendations to the council

Provider Provider Provider Provider Provider

Provider niznizor

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1.3. Evaluation and certification of professional competences acquired in informal and non-formal context The validation of non-formal and informal learning is increasingly recognized as key to achieving more lifelong learning. A growing number of European countries have realized the importance of valuing the learning that takes place outside formal education and training institutions, namely the work process, of leisure or at home. Prior learning includes knowledge, skills and competencies that a person has regardless of how they were obtained.

A common set of principles for identification and validation of non-formal and informal learning has been adopted by the European Council in May 2004.

European principles for identification and validation of non-formal and informal learning [4]

• Validation should be a voluntary matter • Privacy should be respected • Equal access and fair treatment should be guaranteed • The stakeholders should establish validation system • The systems should include mechanisms for guidance and counselling of individuals • The process, procedures and criteria for validation must be fair, transparent and supported by quality assurance • Systems should respect the legitimate interests of stakeholders and to seek a balanced 23

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participation â&#x20AC;˘ The validation process must be impartial and to avoid conflicts of interest â&#x20AC;˘ The professional competences of those who carry out assessments should ensure that

Choices faced by each person (individual) in the validation process [4] validation stage

The choice to be made

Remarks

Pre-initiation

If it starts or not the process of serious approach to the validation

The motivation to start the process is very important. Personal reasons may be based on increasing self-esteem or economic reasons such as getting a new job or attending a recruitment process for a formal program of training. Sometimes employers may initiate the process of thinking on validation through changes of the working practices and presentation of new opportunities that require demonstration of competence

initiation

Creating a draft of knowledge and abilities that have been acquired How to discover the requirements of the documentation process. Whether you continue the documentation

Existing standards for a formal qualification or a job is the starting point for identifying Accurate information, in dEU time and accessible, advice and guidance are critical to the decision to continue the documentation. It is also crucial the decision to undertake additional training From the perspective of the individual this is the most substantial part of the validation exercise. Problems arising from the process should be discussed with the expert councillor (the subject content or the documentation process). Decisions about the sufficiency of evidence will be based on

Pre-documentation

documentation

Best modalities to perform the samples collection and their binding. What is obvious in terms of evidence? What to do when there is insufficient evidence? If it is subject to validation.

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Presentation to validation

validation

Certification Further qualification

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The evidence presented meets the standards for validation? How to prepare best for the interview questions The best way to facilitate a positive result Whether to look for a certification A decision to be taken for the next step

these discussions. Independent advice on the sufficiency of the evidence and the best ways to oral support the evidence base is needed. Results may include: credit, partial qualification or full qualification Advice on the added value of certification is required It is well known that the learning and the qualification is desirable to result in a desire for more learning and greater qualification.

The stakeholders in validation - An integrated view on the validation [4]

European Level

National Level

Education and training sector

Business Environment

The voluntary sector

The individual

Who is involved? European Commission and European Council, European agencies (CEDEFOP, ETF), the social partner organizations, Ministries of Education and Training, Labour Ministries Ministries, qualifications authorities, social partners, NGOs Local governments, evaluation centres, vocational schools, universities, specialized recognition centres Company managers, human resource managers, union representatives Communities, NGOs, projects

Which are the results ? EQF, Europass, the common European principles for validation, Validation European guide-draft

Applicant, employee

The motivation to learn, self-

qualifications

National curriculum, national standards, recognition of participation certificates, diplomas Competence profile, working standard, description of the workplace Abilities profile

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esteem, evidence (demonstration of) knowledge and abilities

Denmark is among the countries with a high level of development of the methods of validation as a tool to support lifelong learning. The policy paper released by Denmark in 2004, Recognition of prior learning in the education system which follows the one in 2002 Better education action plan, provides the validation a high priority and a very specific orientation. The policy paper proposes that the recognition of non-formal and informal learning to be considered throughout the education system and that these initiatives be taken in adult education and continuous training in order to improve the evaluation and recognition of non-formal and informal learning. The validation systems for the outcome of non-formal and informal learning include the general upper secondary education, the vocational education, adult education and tertiary education. The legislative amendment in 2007 gave every individual the right to validate prior learning experiences in relation to adult education and continuous training. New policies focus on individual needs and aim to make the process more accessible and flexible. Highlighting and recognition of prior learning of an individual as part of the overall development of its competence is a way to build on lessons learned on the job, liberal adult education, leisure activities as well as in educational system. It also helps build a bridge between different learning environments. The new regulations indicate that adults have the right to request an educational institution to assess their previous studies in order to obtain recognition of their competences in the adult education system and in continuous training. Prior learning assessment offers individuals the opportunity to: • Qualification for educational programs • Educational programs adapted or obtaining a credit for certain classes • Getting a "certificate of competence" if the competences are the same as those obtained by completing a part of an educational program • Getting a “program certificate“ if the competences are the same as those obtained by completing the entire training program.

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Competences acquired through work experience and non-formal learning and informal systems can be evaluated and recognized. This can also be helpful if a person is not able to provide documentation of his qualifications. If there is no documentation about competences owned then they can be assessed and recognized in particular in the Danish Education System for Adults. Depending on the competences owned, a person can access a program of education, may qualify for exemption for the parts of the program or to obtain a certificate of competency or a diploma that recognizes either a full program or complete modules of a program. Individual •

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There are also specific opportunities for refugees and immigrants. They may receive assistance and guidance by contacting the nearest labour office. Whether a person has a qualification gained outside Denmark it can address the Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalisation to be evaluated. The tools listed below helps to build a picture of what a person knows or has learned during education, at work, in the leisure activities, etc.: -

Application form for assessment of formal Qualifications

My Competence Portfolio

Europass CV Curriculum Vitae.

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1.4. National Qualifications Framework in Denmark compared to European Qualification Framework Danish National Qualifications Framework [7] (NQF) includes 8 levels. Diplomas (titles) for higher education are placed at levels 5-8. Primary and secondary education certificates and certificates of additional qualifications are placed the NQF levels 1-5. Various qualifications offered in the Danish education and training systems are organized within the national qualifications framework shown below. TABLE NO. 2 - CORRELATION TABLE BETWEEN NQF AND EQF LEVELS [7] Diploma name NQF Level EQF Level Denmark 3-5

2-4

Højere Handelseksamen (HHX)/ higher Commercial Examination Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX)/ higher Technical Examination Studentereksamenbevis (STX)/ high school graduation certificate Bevis for Højere/ superior certificate Forberedelseseksamen (HF)/ higher preparatory examination AK- Vocational Academy

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VET Diploma

Fig No.4 Certificates and grades provided in the education system and vocational training in Denmark placed in the National Qualifications Framework [9]

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Certificates and grades Primary and lower secondary school certificate (9th class) Primary and lower secondary school certificate (10th class) VET certificates General upper secondary Other certificates vocational certificates

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Certificates for supplementary qualifications Preparatory adult education certificates Basic General Adult VET Education courses certificates and Higher single preparatory subject single subject VET certificates certificat es Adult Supplementary vocationa upper l training secondary certificat certificates es

Academy Profession degrees and VVU Degrees Bachelor and Diploma Degrees Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree (Candidatus) and Master Degrees PhD Degree Source: 9Country Module - Denmark ÂŠ Nuffic | 2nd edition December 2010 | version 2, January 2013

The qualifications framework for lifelong learning was developed through a work done in the interdepartmental working groups with representatives from four ministries and stakeholders in the Danish education system. At the End of 2006 the Ministry of Education launched this process the proposal was approved in 2009, and complete form of the framework was provided at the end of 2010 [11].

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II . The process of recognition of professional qualifications in Denmark 2.1. The legal and institutional framework of recognition of qualifications acquired in other EU MS, EEA and Switzerland The EU norms on recognition of professional qualifications are established in the Member States by Directive 2005/36/EC, known as Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications (or Professional Qualifications Directive). In Denmark the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education[18] is the coordinator of the directive on the recognition of professional qualifications and the LIMIC is contact point (IMI) for the directive, ENIC / NARIC and the competent authority for teachers and sectoral professions. The law implementing the directive application is the Law no.189 of 12 February 2010 concerning the right to exercise certain professions in Denmark / Act on the Right to Exercise Certain Professions in Denmark [17].

In Denmark, is implemented the Directive on recognition of professional qualifications of nationals in the EU / EEA and nationals of the countries with which the EU has entered into an agreement on the implementation of the Directive, namely Switzerland.

The Directive on recognition of professional qualifications apply to natural persons who are fully qualified to practice in another country in the EU / EEA and who want to work in an employed or self-employed activity in Denmark in a profession that is regulated in the Denmark. The Directive on recognition of professional qualifications lays down rules on the practice of a regulated

profession on a permanent basis (establishment) and on a temporary or

occasional basis (services) beyond national borders, within the EU / EEA.

Establishment Establishment Norms consist of three different sets of rules: â&#x20AC;˘ Rules concerning immediate recognition of qualifications (general rules); 30

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â&#x20AC;˘ Rules concerning automatic recognition of qualifications of doctors, dentists practitioners, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, veterinary surgeons and architects (sectoral rules); â&#x20AC;˘ Rules for automatic recognition based on professional relevant experience.

Recognition according to the general rules (immediate recognition) As a general rule, professional qualifications from another EU/EEA state must be approved in Denmark unless the Danish authorities find that there is a substantial difference between the statutory requirements regarding professional qualifications that exist in Denmark and applicant professional qualifications. If this is the case, the applicant will get the opportunity to prove, by completing an aptitude test or an adaptation period, that you have the necessary qualifications. If it is not given full access to the pursuit of the profession, the authority must therefore offer to the applicant the choice between completing an aptitude test or an adaptation period, in some cases culminating in an examination. For professions whose pursuit requires special knowledge of Danish law, the competent authority may stipulate either an adaptation period or an aptitude test. This applies e.g. to the qualification as lawyer according to the Professional Recognition Directive, to certain auditor professions, certain management positions and certain specialisation courses within the health professions.

Aptitude test An aptitude test aims to assess the applicant ability to pursue a particular regulated profession in Denmark. In order to permit this test to be carried out, the competent authority draws up a list of subjects which are not covered by the applicant diploma, and which are essential in order to be able to pursue the profession in Denmark. the applicant may be required to take the aptitude test in Danish. The competent authority can provide the applicant with information about preparatory courses and inform the applicant where the test can be taken and of the enrolment procedure. The applicant must pay all costs related to the aptitude test.

Period of practical work experience/adaptation period A period of practical work experience/adaptation period is the applicant's pursuit of his/her profession for a limited period in Denmark under the responsibility of a qualified member of that profession. The adaptation period is subject to an assessment. The competent authority 31

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determines the content and duration of the adaptation period and its assessment. It is the applicant own responsibility to find a place where you can get practical work experience with or without pay. Automatic recognition based on minimum training conditions mutually agreed in the EU MS Seven sectoral professions in the EU are covered by a system for the automatic recognition of professional qualifications. They are the professions of doctor, dental practitioner, nurse, midwife, veterinary surgeon, pharmacist and architect. However, the architect profession is not regulated in Denmark and consequently an authorisation to pursue this profession in Denmark is not needed. The sectoral professions are characterised by being subject to certain mutual EU minimum training conditions. This means that if the applicant have completed training that entitles him to pursue one of those professions in another EU/EEA country, it is entitled to automatic recognition of your qualifications, and can automatically gain the right to pursue the profession in Denmark, regardless of whether he want to work on a temporary or occasional basis or whether he want to establish yourself permanently.

Automatic recognition under the rules on acquired rights If the applicant is a doctor, nurse, dental practitioner, midwife, veterinary surgeon or pharmacist, and do not meet the above minimum conditions, it may be granted exemption from the conditions if he commenced his training within the profession before a date set out in the Professional Recognition Directive, and if he has been effectively and lawfully engaged in the activities concerned for at least three consecutive years during the five years preceding the award of the certificate.

Automatic recognition on the basis of relevant professional experience The Danish professions covered by this form of recognition are listed in Annex 2 to Guide to recognition of foreign professional qualifications-Access to regulated professions in Denmark- March 2010[14]. Automatic recognition applies in the below situation:

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The profession is listed in Annex IV of the Directive, and pursuit of the profession is contingent upon possession of general, commercial or professional knowledge, and access to the pursuit of the profession is regulated by law in the host country. If are meet these criteria, the applicant are entitled to automatic recognition within one of the professions set out in Annex 2, if it is able to prove to the competent authority that it is in possession of relevant professional experience from his home member state of a duration stated in articles 17-19 of the Directive. The relevant professional experience is required to have duration of three to six years, depending on whether it is applied for recognition in an employed or self-employed capacity or as a manager of an undertaking. It also depends on the profession concerned. A statement regarding the relevant professional experience must be issEUd by the competent authority in the home country. In Annex B of the Code of Conduct, one can look up who is responsible for issuing the above statement in the home member state. Professions that are included in the systems of the EU / EEA automatic recognition based on relevant professional experience, cf. Articles 16 and 19 of the Directive on recognition of professional qualifications [14] Profession Raising of certain animals; deer, ostrich and fox farming/Creşterea unor anumite

competent authority Danish Veterinary and Food Administration

animale: căprioare, struţi, ferme de vulpi Gas, Plumbing and Sanitation Fitter /Instalator

Danish Safety Technology Authority

de gaze,apă şi canalizare Electrical contractor/Contractant electricitate

Danish Safety Technology Authority

Sewerage Contractor/Contractant canalizare

Danish Safety Technology Authority

For certain persons working in a self-employed capacity, automatic recognition are also contingent upon the form of activity that is the object of the recognition not having finished more than 10 years before the date on which you submit the complete application for professional recognition.

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If the applicant is unable to document the professional experience mentioned, the application will be considered according to the general rules on immediate recognition of professional qualifications. In such case it must prove that it possess evidence of relevant formal qualifications issued in your home member state. If the profession is not regulated in the home member state, it must provide evidence that it have obtained at least two years of relevant professional experience during the previous 10 years in the home member state.

Free provision of services in Denmark In Denmark the Ministry of Business and Growth (Ministry of Business and Growth) is a Single Point of Contact for the Services Directive, SOLVIT and NIMIC (National IMI Coordinator) [18].

If the applicant wants to work on a temporary or occasional basis in Denmark based on the evidence of formal qualifications and certificates issued in your home country, you are a service provider. As a general rule, the applicant is entitled to provide services on a temporary or occasional basis in Denmark if it is legally established for the purpose of pursuing the regulated profession in another EU/EEA country. Unless the profession in Denmark is subject to requirements regarding so-called prior check , it will pursue the profession with the certificates and evidence of formal qualifications issued in the country of origin (of establishment). If the profession is not regulated in your country of origin, the applicant must have worked in this profession for at least two years during the previous 10 years in that country in order to benefit from this arrangement. Declaration is required to be made in advance with regard to some of the regulated professions in Denmark. With regard to foreign professional qualifications in professions that are deemed to have public health or safety implications, a prior check requirement is also requested.

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the first time. In such case you must submit a written declaration. It is also often required to submit copies of the relevant documents to prove that it is fully qualified and that is entitled to pursue the profession in your home country. In this connection it may be requested to submit the documents mentioned

If the review of the documents shows that there are substantial differences between the qualifications and the Danish statutory requirements relating to the pursuit of the profession, the competent authority may request an aptitude test. In Annex 1 of this study can look up whether the profession is subject to a prior check. There are also cases in which a prior check is not possible: the sectoral professions comprised by the rules of the Professional Recognition and professions comprised by the rules concerning automatic recognition based on relevant professional experience. Time limits for prior check If the competent authority has not notified the applicant within one month of receipt of the documents that the qualifications must be checked, the applicant may commence work. If the applicant is notified that it must take an aptitude test, the competent authority must inform it of the test within one month of the competent authority notifying that the qualifications must be checked. In case of problems that may delay the decision, the time limit may be extended by one month. In any case, the applicant must be able to first provide the service within three months of the competent authority receiving all the relevant documents. In fig. 5 is shown the flowchart to be followed for a person who wants to work in Denmark as temporary or occasional services provider, in the professions listed in Appendix 1 to this paper.

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Fig. 5 - Provision of services The list of regulated professions in Denmark, the competent authorities for recognition of their professional qualifications and contact details are available by visiting the website of the Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalization - Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education, Source: en.iu.dk/recognition/danish-legislation. In Annex 2 of this study there are all the regulated professions in Denmark, with the name in Danish, English and Romanian, the competent authority and its contact details. As the coordinating authority, the Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalization is responsible for coordinating the activities of the authorities competent to ensure that the provisions of Directive 2005/36/EC on recognition of professional qualifications are implemented in a uniform manner for all professions concerned. In accordance with the current legislation (Law no. 371 of 13 April 2007 on the external evaluation of qualifications; Order no. 447 of May 10, 2007 (Qualifications Board Order) Order no. 448 of 10 May 2007 (Assessment of Foreign Qualifications Order ) Law no. 189 of 12 February 2010 on the right to practice certain professions in Denmark (Act on the right to exercise certain professions in Denmark), Order No. 575 of 1 June 2011 on the recognition of professional

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kvalifikationer mv) for a number of maritime occupations: Order no. 818 of 22 July 2004 (B Bekendtgørelse nr. 818 af 22. Juli 2004 anvendelse om af lov om adgang pana udøvelse af visse erhverv i Danmark på erhverv sub Økonomi-og Erhvervsministeriets (Søfartsstyrelsens) 36

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Ressort, all foreign qualified people have the right to be evaluated by the Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalization, with the purpose of taking a job in Denmark. This applies to qualifications at all levels [10,18]. In Denmark, as well as in other MS / EEA the professions are divided into two categories: unregulated and regulated. The regulated professions in Denmark can be exercised only by persons certified following the specific rules of that profession. If the professional title was obtained in another state, for the legal exercise of the profession concerned is necessary to obtain recognition of professional qualifications from the Danish competent authority under Directive 2005/36/EC on recognition of professional qualifications. At the same time, Denmark has established a system for the recognition of competences acquired through three types (categories) of learning (formal, non-formal and informal), defined in this paper.

The deadline for examination of the diplomas recognition file that certify a given professional training set out in Community and national law and must not exceed three months. The file must contain the following documents: 

Proof of your nationality (e.g. a copy of the ID Card or passport).

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Attestation of professional competence or qualifications grades, which provides access to the profession (where the profession is regulated in the country of origin); Certificates, diplomas, etc.. Relevant to the profession concerned;

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Proof that it was practiced the profession for at least two years in the last ten in the Member State of establishment, when the profession is not regulated in that country (e.g. payroll or references from previous employers and documents of identification of previous professional activity and its duration);

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Contact details: name, address, phone and e-mail. If someone sends documents, for example, a courier company on behalf of the applicant, sender name, address, phone and e-mail;

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medical certificate showing that the applicant is able to exercise a regulated profession;

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seagoing service documentation.

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If the applicant is a citizen of a country belonging to the EU or EEA and profession is on the regulated professions list of the Single Contact Point, one can send documents in electronic format to the Single Contact Point, even if it is a temporary service provider (when it is required to submit a declaration and accompanying documents). To find out if it can use this option the applicant must visit the website: www.businessindenmark.dk (search by profession). If the applicant occupation is not on the list of Single Contact Point, it must send the required documents (see list above) by mail to the competent authority responsible for processing his application (same applies when applicant is a citizen of a country outside the EU / EEA). It is very important for the applicant to send certified photocopies of the essential documents (professional qualification certificates, experience, etc). This means that an authority has confirmed the authenticity of the originals of essential documents by stamping and signing each page (copies).

This confirmation can be made by a Danish authority (e.g. local municipality, by employment agency, etc.), or by the institution / authority that issued the document, or embassy / consulate in Denmark of the country where the document is issued or by a Danish embassy or consulate. If the applicant can not submit a certified copy, the competent authority could control the content and authenticity of the diploma, certificate and / or of personal data. Standard documents, such as ID cards, passports, etc., should not be sent as certified translations. Documents issued in English, Norwegian or Swedish should not be translated, and the documents issued in other languages must be translated into Danish or English. Some competent authorities also support translations in German and French, this option must request approval from competent authority. During the exercise of the profession in Denmark the applicant shall be made aware of the rules governing professional qualification concerned both professional and administrative, and the definition of the profession, the use of titles and serious professional malpractice and disciplinary provisions, which are applicable in Denmark to those engaged in the profession . Danish Agency for International Education has published a guide for the recognition of foreign qualifications (Guide to recognition of foreign professional qualifications-Access to regulated professions in Danmark- March 2010[14]), which provides all the information on this topic. 38

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2.2. Regulated professions and competent authorities In Denmark, in the EU database (see Figure no. 6) there are 154 professions regulated under Directive 2005/36/EC. For Romania (Figure 7) the number of professions recorded as regulated profession is smaller, only 95.

Of these only a relatively small number of professions are regulated in both countries. In table no. 3 are shown some of these professions, competent authorities and legislation governing the practice of those professions. For Romania were considered not only the professions regulated by Law 200 of 2004, but also regulated profession on the basis other regulations and administrative provisions.

Figure no. 6

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Figure no. 7

TABLE NO. 3 - COMPARATIVE TABLE OF REGULATED PROFESSION IN DENMARK AND ROMANIA DENMARK

Romania (similar or equivalent professions)

IMI Professions in the Architecture professional and Construction sector title Occupation title Fochist/Kedelpasser/Boiler Steam and hot water boilers Attendant stoker (Class A); Steam boiler category E stoker (Class B); Hot water boilers and low pressure steam boilers stoker (Class C); Stoker boilers computer driven (Class D); Stoker; Competent Autoritatea Daneză pentru State Inspection for Control of Authority Mediul de Lucru/The Danish Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Working Environment Hoisting (ISCIR) Authority (WEA), Postboks 1228, 0900 øbenhavn C, Phone: (+45) 70121288, Fax: (+45) 70121289, Email: at@at.dk, Web: http://www.at.dk/.

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Executive Order no. 647 of 26 June 2008 on the recognition of professional qualifications acquired abroad, http://synkron.at.dk/sw60042.a sp.

Occupation title Macaragiu/Kranfører / Crane Driver Autoritatea daneză pentru Mediu de lucru/ The Danish Working Environment Authority, Postboks 1228, 0900 København C, Phone: (+45) 70121288, Fax: (+45) 70121289, E-mail: at@at.dk, Web: http://www.at.dk/ Legislation Executive Order No. 1109 of 15 December 1992 on the Use of Technical Equipment, annex 1, 6.24 and 6.25, cf. art. § 17 (1), http://at.dk/sw12651.asp Executive Order No. 647 of 26 June 2008 on recognition of professional qualifications acquired abroad, http://synkron.at.dk/sw60042.a sp EU Directive on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications: 2005/36/EC, Title III, Chapter I (general system for the recognition of training evidence) Occupation title Electrician autorizat/ Autoriseret elinstallatør/ Electrical Contractor Competent Authority

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Competent Authority

Danish Safety Technology The Romanian Energy Authority: Nørregade 63, 6700 Regulatory Authority Esbjerg, Phone: (+45) (ANRE) 33732000, Fax: (+45) 33732099, E-mail: sik@sik.dk, Web: http://www.sik.dk/ Legislation Ministerial Order No. 1200 of Regulations for licensing October 17, 2007 electricians to design, construct, Ministerial Order No. 1522 of verify and operate electric power 13 December 2007 system installations - Revision 4 Consolidation Act No. 989 of Order 90/2009 (Official Journal 8 December 2003, as 847/2009) amended, authorizing certified electricians. EC Directive on recognition of professional qualifications Occupation title Instructor in securitate şi Labour protection inspector sănătatea muncii în instalaţiile offshore (Instructor in safety and health work on offshore installations, etc.) Competent Authority

Danish Energy Authority Amaliegade 44 1256 København K

Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Protection and Elderly

Phone: (+45) 33926700 Fax: (+45) 33114743 Email: ens@ens.dk Web: http://www.ens.dk/ Legislation Directive 2005/36/EC, Title III, Chapter I (General system for the recognition of evidence of training Executive Order No 1506 of 15 December 2010 on Occupational Health and Safety Training of Safety Groups on Offshore Installations, section 4 Occupation title Pirotehnist pentru focuri de Fireworks Pirotehnist artificii/ Fireworks Pirotehnist/ Festfyrværker

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Ministry of Internal Affairs General Inspectorate of Romanian Police Phone: +40 212082525 Fax: +4021 3165365 Email: integrare@politiaromana.r o URL: www.politiaromana.ro

Legislation

. Act no. 193 of 24 May 1972, as amended. Executive Order no. 176 of 22 February 2010 and Executive Order no. 1423 of 16 December 2009. Executive Order no. 1424 of 16 December 2009, as amended. Executive Orders no. 1425 and 1426 of 16 December 2009. Occupation title instalatorul de gaze, apă şi Authorised fitter for the design, canalizare/Gas, Plumbing and construction and / or operation of Sanitation Fitter/Gas-, vand- the objectives / systems in the og sanitetsmester field of the natural gas Competent Danish Safety Technology The Romanian Energy Authority Authority, Nørregade 63, Regulatory Authority 6700 Esbjerg, Phone: (+45) (ANRE) 33732000, Fax: (+45) 33732099, E-mail: sik@sik.dk, Web: http://www.sik.dk/ Legislation Ministerial Order No. 1201 of ORDER no.89 from 12.11.2009 17 October 2007 Ministerial Order No. 1674 of 14 December 2006 Consolidation of Law No. 988 of 8 December 2003 EC Directive on recognition of professional qualifications Occupation title Inspector ridicare /Lift RSVTI operator inspector/Elevatormontør Inspector for supervision and technical inspection of installations - 311 535 ISCIR Inspector - 311 536

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State Inspection for Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Hoisting (ISCIR)

Order no. 130 of 10 May 2011 for approval of the Methodology for authorizing the operator responsible for the technical supervision of installations / equipments in the field of ISCIR - RSVTI operator Occupation title Macaragiu instalaţii crane operator; offshore/Work as crane driver crane machinist (crane operator on offshore group E); installations/Arbejde som kranfører på offshoreanlæg m.v. Competent Danish Energy Authority/ State Inspection for Control of Authority Autoritatea daneză pentru Boilers, Pressure Vessels and energie, Amaliegade 44, 1256 Hoisting (ISCIR) København K, Phone: (+45) 33926700, Fax: (+45) 33114743, E-mail: ens@ens.dk, Web: http://www.ens.dk/ Legislation Executive Order No. 729 of 3 Order of the Minister of July 2009 concerning the Economy no. 2.154/2009, management of Health and published in the Official Journal Safety at offshore installations, of Romania, Part I, no. 11 etc. Section 25 bis/08.01.2010 approving the technical requirements PT CR 42009 "legal persons authorization to perform work at installations / equipment" and PT CR 8-2009 "Authorization of servicing personnel for installations / equipment and auxiliary servicing personnel acceptance"

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Occupation title Motostivuitorist şi operator stivuitor in instalaţii offshore/Work as fork-lift truck driver and operator of fork-lift stacker on offshore installations/Arbejde som gaffeltruckfører samt fører af gaffelstabler på offshoreanlæg Competent Danish Energy Authority/ Authority Autoritatea daneză pentru energie, Amaliegade 44, 1256 København K, Phone: (+45) 33926700, Fax: (+45) 33114743, E-mail: ens@ens.dk, Web: http://www.ens.dk/ Legislation Executive Order No. 729 of 3 July 2009 concerning the management of Health and Safety at offshore installations, etc. Section 26.

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fork-lift operator

State Inspection for Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Hoisting (ISCIR)

Order of the Minister of Economy no. 2.154/2009, published in the Official Journal of Romania, Part I, no. 11 bis/08.01.2010 approving the technical requirements PT CR 42009 "legal persons authorization to perform work at installations / equipment" and PT CR 8-2009 "Authorization of servicing personnel for installations / equipment and auxiliary servicing personnel acceptance" Occupation title Operator Stivuitor/Operator of fork-lift operator Fork Stacker/ Fører af gaffelstabler Competent The Danish Working State Inspection for Control of Authority Environment Authority Boilers, Pressure Vessels and /Autoritatea daneză pentru Hoisting (ISCIR) mediul de lucru, Postboks 1228, 0900 København C, Phone: (+45) 70121288, Fax: (+45) 70121289, E-mail: at@at.dk, Web: http://www.at.dk/

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Occupation title Operator încărcător telescopic/Operator of Telescope Loader/ Fører af teleskoplæsser Competent The Danish Working Authority Environment Authority/ Autoritatea daneză pentru mediul de lucru /, Postboks 1228, 0900 København C, Phone: (+45) 70121288, Fax: (+45) 70121289, E-mail: at@at.dk, Web: http://www.at.dk/ Legislation Executive Order No. 647 of 26 June 2008 on recognition of professional qualifications acquired abroad,, http://synkron.at.dk/sw60042.a sp

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State Inspection for Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Hoisting (ISCIR)

Order of the Minister of Economy no. 2.154/2009, published in the Official Journal of Romania, Part I, no. 11 bis/08.01.2010 approving the technical requirements PT CR 42009 "legal persons authorization to perform work at installations / equipment" and PT CR 8-2009 "Authorization of servicing personnel for installations / equipment and auxiliary servicing personnel acceptance" Occupation title Reprezentantul operatorului pe RSVTI operator instalaţiile offshore/Operator Inspector for supervision and Representative on offshore technical inspection of installations/Operatørens installations - 311 535 repræsentant på offshoreanlæg ISCIR Inspector - 311 536 m.v. 46

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Danish Energy Authority/ Autoritatea daneză pentru energie , Amaliegade 44, 1256 København K, Phone: (+45) 33926700, Fax: (+45) 33114743, E-mail: ens@ens.dk, Web: http://www.ens.dk/ Executive Order No. 1501 of 15 December 2010 on emergency response on offshore installations etc. Section 17.

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Order no. 130 of 10 May 2011 for approval of the Methodology for authorizing the operator responsible for the technical supervision of installations / equipments in the field of ISCIR - RSVTI operator Occupation title Sudor pe instalaţii ISCIR authorized manual welder offshore/Work with welding with arc with coated electrodes on offshore ISCIR authorized oxyacetylene installations/Arbejde med flame welder svejsning på offshoreanlæg ISCIR authorized protective gas welder; ISCIR authorized submerged arc wire electrode welder; ISCIR authorized high density polyethylene (pe - hd) welder Competent Danish Energy Authority State Inspection for Control of Authority /Autoritatea daneză pentru Boilers, Pressure Vessels and energie, Amaliegade 44, 1256 Hoisting (ISCIR) København K, Phone: (+45) 33926700, Fax: (+45) 33114743, E-mail: ens@ens.dk, Web: http://www.ens.dk/

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Executive Order No. 908 of 27 September 2005 concerning precautions to prevent the risk of cancer of working with substances and materials with subseqEUnt amendments, section 26 and Appendix 1 and 2; Executive Order No. 1502 of 15 December 2010 on the use of substances and materials (chemicals) from offshore installations, etc., subsection 1 of section 77.

Order no. 442 / March 2010 approving the technical requirements PT CR 6-2010 "Authorization of personnel and laboratories performing nondestructive testing and evaluation of the technical capabilities laboratories that carry out destructive examination" PT CR 7-2010 "Approval of welding procedures for steel, aluminum and aluminum alloys for highdensity polyethylene (PE-HD) "and PT CR 9-2010" Approval of welders who performs welding pressure installations and lifting equipment in steel, aluminum, aluminum alloy and polyethylene high density (PE-HD) " Occupation title Expert tehnic pentru inspecţia RSVTI operator cazanelor şi sistemelor de încălzire/ Technical Expert for inspection of boilers and heating systems/ Teknisk ekspert til eftersyn af kedel- og varmeanlæg Competent Danish Energy Authority/ State Inspection for Control of Authority Autoritatea daneză pentru Boilers, Pressure Vessels and energie, Amaliegade 44, 1256 Hoisting (ISCIR) København K, Phone: (+45) 33926700, Fax: (+45) 33114743, E-mail: ens@ens.dk, Web: http://www.ens.dk/ Legislation Law no. 585 of 24 June 2005 Order no. 130 of 10 May 2011 to promote energy savings in for approval of the Methodology buildings, as amended, for authorizing the operator Ministerial Order No. 438 of responsible for the technical June 3, 2008, Chapter 5 and 6 supervision of installations / equipments in the field of ISCIR - RSVTI operator

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Occupation title Sudor/Welding work/Arbejde ISCIR authorized manual welder med svejsning with arc with coated electrodes ISCIR authorized oxyacetylene flame welder ISCIR authorized protective gas welder; ISCIR authorized submerged arc wire electrode welder; ISCIR authorized high density polyethylene (pe - hd) welder Competent Danish Working Environment State Inspection for Control of Authority Authority/Autoritatea daneză Boilers, Pressure Vessels and pentru mediul de lucru, Hoisting (ISCIR) Postboks 1228, 0900 København C, Phone: (+45) 70121288, Fax: (+45) 70121289, E-mail: at@at.dk, Web: http://www.at.dk/ Legislation Executive Order No. 908 of 27 Order no. 442 / March 2010 September 2005 was further approving the technical amended on measures to requirements PT CR 6-2010 protect workers from the risks "Authorization of personnel and related to exposure to laboratories performing noncarcinogenic substances and destructive testing and evaluation materials at work § 26 and of the technical capabilities Annex 1 and 2, http://www.at laboratories that carry out .dk/sw12472. Asp destructive examination" PT CR Executive Order no. 647 of 26 7-2010 "Approval of welding June 2008 on the recognition procedures for steel, aluminum of professional qualifications and aluminum alloys for highacquired abroad, density polyethylene (PE-HD) http://synkron.at.dk/sw60042.a "and PT CR 9-2010" Approval of sp welders who performs welding pressure installations and lifting equipment in steel, aluminum, aluminum alloy and polyethylene high density (PE-HD) " SOCIAL WORK AND CARE IMI PROFESIONS professional sector title

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Occupation title Psiholog autorizat/ Autoriseret Competent Authority

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psykolog/ Authorized Psychologist Psykolognævnet/ Danish Supervisory Board of Psychological Practice/ Holmens Kanal 22 1060 København K Phone: (+45) 41851343 Fax: (+45) 33932518 Email: pn@sm.dk http://www.psykolognaevnet.dk/ Executive Order no. 1317 of 26 November 2007. Psiholog/ Psykolog - beskyttet title/ Psychologist Danish Supervisory Board of Psychological Practice Holmens Kanal 22 1060 København K Phone: (+45) 41851343 Fax: (+45) 33932518 Email: pn@sm.dk Web: http://www.psykolognaevnet.dk/ Executive Order no. 1317 of 26 November 2007. PROFESSIONS IN THE MARITIME FIELD

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Psychologist Colegiul Psihologilor din România/ Romanian Psychologists College Phone: +4021- 3115155 Fax: +4021- 3115155 Email: secretariat@copsi.ro URL: www.copsi.ro

Psychologist Colegiul Psihologilor din Romania/Romanian Psychologists College Phone: +4021- 3115155 Fax: +4021- 3115155 Email: secretariat@copsi.ro URL: www.copsi.ro

PS3 - Diploma of post-secondary level (3-4 years) , Art. 11 d

IMI professional sector title Occupation title Căpitan de marină comercială / Commander Skibsforer (master) Competent Authority

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SØFARTSSTYRELSEN ( Danish Maritime Authority/ Autoritatea maritimă daneză) Vermundsgade 38 C 2100 København Ø Phone: (+45) 39174400 Fax: (+45) 39174401 Email: sfs@dma.dk URL: www.soefartsstyrelsen.dk Contact person(s): Rasmus H. Thomsen (+45) 39174605 rht@dma.dk Lov nr. 15 af 13. januar 1997 om skibes besætning med senere ændringer

Ministry of Transport,Romanian naval authority Constanta Port no.1, Phone. 0241/61.61.24, Fax 0241/ 616229 e- mail: rna@rna.ro

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Occupation title Ofiţer secund/ Overstyrmand >3.000 BT (styrmand af1. Grad(/ Ship’sDeck officer class II/1stmate Competent SØFARTSSTYRELSEN ( Authority Danish Maritime Authority/Autoritatea maritimă daneză) Vermundsgade 38 C 2100 København Ø Phone: (+45) 39174400 Fax: (+45) 39174401 Email: sfs@dma.dk URL: www.soefartsstyrelsen.dk Contact person(s): Rasmus H. Thomsen (+45) 39174605 rht@dma.dk Legislation Lov nr. 15 af 13. januar 1997 om skibes besætning med senere ændringer Occupation title Marinar / Skibsassistent/matros og motormand /Sailor

Second engineer officer

Competent Authority

Ministry of Transport, Romanian naval authority Constanta Port no.1,

SØFARTSSTYRELSEN ( Danish Maritime Authority/ Autoritatea maritimă daneză) Vermundsgade 38 C 2100 København Ø Phone: (+45) 39174400 Fax: (+45) 39174401 Email: sfs@dma.dk URL: www.soefartsstyrelsen.dk Contact person(s): Rasmus H. Thomsen (+45) 39174605 rht@dma.dk Legislation Executive Order no. 473 of 29 May 2006. Occupation title Şef mecanic/ Marine Engineer /Maskinmester

Ministry of Transport,Romanian naval authority Constanta Port no.1, Phone. 0241/61.61.24, Fax 0241/ 616229 e- mail: rna@rna.ro

Navigator

Phone. 0241/61.61.24, Fax 0241/ 616229 e- mail: rna@rna.ro

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SØFARTSSTYRELSEN (Danish Maritime Authority Autoritatea maritimă daneză /) Vermundsgade 38 C 2100 København Ø Phone: (+45) 39174400 Fax: (+45) 39174401 Email: sfs@dma.dk URL: www.soefartsstyrelsen.dk Contact person(s): Rasmus H. Thomsen (+45) 39174605 rht@dma.dk Executive Order no. 473 of 29 May 2006

FINANCIAL PROFESSIONS IMI professional sector title Occupation title Contabil public autorizat de stat/ Statsautoriseret revisor/ State-Authorised Public Accountant

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Ministry of Transport,, Romanian naval authority Constanta Port no.1, Phone. 0241/61.61.24, Fax 0241/ 616229 e- mail: rna@rna.ro

authorized accountant

Erhvervsstyrelsen /Danish Body of Expert and Licensed Business Authority/Autoritatea Accountants of Romania daneză de afaceri, Langelinie Phone: +4021-3308869 Allé 17, 2100 København Ø, Fax: +4021-330 88 88 Phone: (+45) 35291000, Fax: Email: ceccar@ceccaro.ro (+45) 35466001, E-mail: URL: www.ceccar.ro erst@erst.dk, Web: http://www.erhvervsstyrelsen. dk

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Act no. 468 of 17 June 2008, as amended. Occupation title Contabil public înregistrat/ Expert Accountant Registered public accountant/ registreret revisor

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Danish Business Authority/ Autoritatea daneză de afaceri, Langelinie Allé 17, 2100 København Ø, Phone: (+45) 35291000, Fax: (+45) 35466001, E-mail: erst@erst.dk, Web: http://www.erhvervsstyrelsen. dk

IMI professional sector title Legislation

EDUCATION AND TRAINING SECTOR PROFESSIONS Profesor liceu / Lærer i de gymnasiale uddannelser/ Secondary School Teacher

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Body of Expert and Licensed Accountants of Romania Phone: +4021-3308869 Fax: +4021-330 88 88 Email: ceccar@ceccaro.ro URL: www.ceccar.ro

Secondary school teacher

Occupation title Styrelsen for Universiteter og Internationalisering Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalisation Phone: +45 3395 1200 Fax: +45 3395 1300 Email: ui@ui.dk URL: www.ui.dk Competent Executive Order no. 139 of 23 Authority February 2011. BKI no. 62 of 14 June 1990. Legislation Profesor scoala primara / secundara/ Lærer i Folkeskolen/Folkeskolelærer/ Teacher of the Danish Folkeskole (primary and lower secondary school

Ministry of National Education, General Directorate for Education and Lifelong Learning Phone: +4021 4056343 Fax: +4021 3131013 URL: www.cnred.edu.ro

Occupation title Styrelsen for Universiteter og Internationalisering Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalisation Phone: +45 3395 1200 Fax: +45 3395 1300 Email: ui@ui.dk URL: www.ui.dk

Ministry of National Education, General Directorate for Education and Lifelong Learning Phone: +4021 4056343 Fax: +4021 3131013 URL: www.cnred.edu.ro

Law no.1 from 2011

Secondary school teacher

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Consolidated Act no. 998 of Law no.1 from 2011 16 August 2010, as amended. Act no. 579 of 9 June 2006, as amended. Executive Order no. 651 of 29 June 2009. BKI no. 51 of 5 July 1984 and BKI no. 92 of 18 November 1985. HEALTH SECTOR PROFESSIONS

Occupation title Medic stomatolog (medic Dental practitioner dentist) Tandlaege// Dental Practitioner Competent Sundhedsstyrelsen /Autoritatea Colegiul Medicilor Dentişti din Authority Daneză de Sănătate i România/ The Romanian College Medicina/ Danish Health and of Dental Practitioners Medicines Authority Phone: +4021 222 56 71 Phone: +45 72 22 74 00 Fax: +4021 222 56 71 Fax: +45 72 22 74 01 Email: contact@cmdr.ro Email: efua@sst.dk URL: www.sst.dk Legislation Occupation title Tehnician dentar clinic/ Dental technician Klinisk tandtekniker/ Clinical Dental Technician Competent Sundhedsstyrelsen /Autoritatea Ordinul Tehnicienilor Dentari din Authority Daneză de Sănătate i România/ Romanian Dental Medicina/ Danish Health and Technicians Order Medicines Authority Phone: +4021-2113037 Phone: +45 72 22 74 00 Fax: +4021-2113032 Fax: +45 72 22 74 01 Email: office@otdr.ro Email: efua@sst.dk URL: www.otdr.ro URL: www.sst.dk Legislation Consolidated Act no. 877 of 4 PS3 - Diploma of post-secondary August 2011 for physician, level (3-4 years) , Art. 11 d nurses, midwives, clinical dental technicians. Executive Order no. 49 of 13 January 2010. Occupation title Farmacist/ Farmaceut/ Pharmacist Pharmacist

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Sundhedsstyrelsen /Autoritatea Colegiul Farmacistilor din Daneză de Sănătate i Romania/The Romanian College Medicina/ Danish Health and of Pharmacists Medicines Authority Phone: +4021 314 79 55 Phone: +45 72 22 74 00 Fax: +4021 314 79 55 Fax: +45 72 22 74 01 Email: office@colegfarm.ro Email: efua@sst.dk URL: www.sst.dk Legislation Pharmacy Act 2008: Directive 2005/36/EC lovbekendtgørelse nr. 855 af 4. august 2008 om apoteksvirksomhed for pharmacy. • Danish Executive Order no. 1275 of 1 November 2007 for Pharmacy • Danish Executive Order no. 1215 of 7 December 2005 for Pharmacy Occupation title Moaşă / Jordemoder/Midwife Midwife Competent Authority

Sundhedsstyrelsen /Autoritatea The Romanian Order of Nurses Daneză de Sănătate i and Midwives /Colegiul Medicina/ Danish Health and Asistenţilor Medicali şi Moaşelor Medicines Authority din România Phone: +45 72 22 74 00 Fax: +45 72 22 74 01 Phone: +4021 224 00 55 Email: efua@sst.dk Fax: +4021 224 00 75 URL: www.sst.dk URL: www.oamr.ro Legislation Consolidation of Law No 877 of 4. August 2011 for doctors, nurses, midwives, clinical dental technicians Occupation title Medic Basic medical training Physician Competent Sundhedsstyrelsen /Autoritatea The Romanian College of Authority Daneză de Sănătate şi Doctors Medicina/ Danish Health and Phone: Medicines Authority +40214138800,+40214138803 Phone: +45 72 22 74 00 Fax: +402124137750 Fax: +45 72 22 74 01 Email: office@cmr.ro Email: efua@sst.dk URL: www.sst.dk Legislation

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Occupation title Asistent social şi de sănătate/ Social- og sundhedsassistent/ Social and Healthcare Assistant Competent Sundhedsstyrelsen /Danish Authority Health and Medicines Authority/Autoritatea daneză pentru sănătate şi medicină Axel Heides gade 1 2300 København S Phone: (+45) 72227400 Fax: (+45) 72227411 Email: sst@sst.dk Web: http://www.sst.dk Legislation Consolidated Act no. 877 of 4 August 2011. Executive Order no. 49 of 13 January 2010 Occupation title Asistenta specializată / Specialsygeplejerske / Single qualified nurse/Specialised nurse Competent Sundhedsstyrelsen / Authority Autoritatea Daneză de Sănătate i Medicina/ Danish Health and Medicines Authority Phone: +45 72 22 74 00 Fax: +45 72 22 74 01 Email: efua@sst.dk URL: www.sst.dk Legislation Consolidated Act no. 877 of 4 August 2011. Executive Order no. 49 of 13 January 2010 Occupation title Tehnician veterinar/Veterinær tekniker/Veterinary nurse Competent FødevarestyrelsenPhone: Authority 72 27 69 00 Fax: 72 27 65 01 Email: fvst@fvst.dk URL: www.foedevarestyrelsen .dk Legislation Consolidated Act no. 1101 of 30 November 2011. Executive Order no. 1167 of 4 October 2007, as amended.

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Social Assistant

Colegiul National al Asistentilor Sociali/ National College for Social Assistants Phone: +4021-3175125 Fax: +4031 817 20 77 Email: cnsr@cnsr.ro URL: www.cnasr.ro

Law No. 117 of 2008 Law No.446 of 2004 http://cnred.edu.ro/#legislatiepentru-recunoastere-profesionala General Nurse

Ordinul Asistenţilor Medicali si Moaselor / The Romanian Order of Nurses and Midwives Phone: +4021 224 00 55 Fax: +4021 224 00 75 URL: www.oamr.ro

Veterinary Technician Sanitary Veterinary And Food Safety Authority Phone: +4021 4108815 Fax: +4021 4108815 Email: birtoiu_vet@yahoo.com

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Occupation title Medic veterinar/ Dyrlæge/Veterinary Surgeon Competent FødevarestyrelsenPhone: Authority 72 27 69 00 Fax: 72 27 65 01 Email: fvst@fvst.dk URL: www.foedevarestyrelsen .dk Legislation The Danish Veterinary Surgeon Act, Act No. 433 of 9 June 2004, which last amended by Act No. 401 of 21 April 2010 and Act No. 402 of 21 April 2010.

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Veterinary Surgeon Colegiul Medicilor Veterinari din Romania/ The Romanian College of Veterinary Surgeons URL: www.cmvro.go.ro

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2.3. IMI statistics on the regulated professions registered in Denmark compared to those in Romania The Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on services in the internal market stipulates on article 34 Accompanying measures: 1. The Commission, in cooperation with Member States, shall establish an electronic system for the exchange of information between Member States, taking into account existing information systems.

Based on this directive IMI has been enacted in Denmark the Regulation no. 1024/25 October 2012[15] , which specifies the formal creation of IMI, the functions and the responsibilities, the provisions on personal data, the scope and future expansions. IMI structure in Denmark can be illustrated by the following diagram (Figure No. 8): Fig. 8 IMI structure in Denmark [15] IMI National Coordinator

1 LIMIC

2 LIMIC

3 LIMIC

4 LIMIC

5 LIMIC

6 DIMIC

Where: 1. Services Directive Legislative Coordinator

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2. Professional Qualifications Directive Legislative Coordinator, Agency for Universities and Internationalization 3. Posting of workers Directive (pilot) Legislative Coordinator, Work Environment Authority 4. SOLVIT Legislative Coordinator 5. e-Commerce Legislative Coordinator (Competition and Consumer Authority) 6. Delegated Qualifications legislative coordinator - Authority for Health and Medicine

The statistics regarding the two countries, Romania and Denmark, provides information about the speed of requests solving, responding in the agreed deadlines, response speed, etc.. Overall, Romania is slightly better than Denmark and both countries better than the EU average. In the event of delays in processing applications, one can appeal to SOLVIT.

SOLVIT [16] is an on-line problem solving network in which EU Member States work together to solve without legal proceedings problems caused by the misapplication of Internal Market law by public authorities SOLVIT deals with cross-border problems between a business or a citizen on the one hand and a national public authority on the other, where there is possible misapplication of EU law.

Two examples of quick resolution of an application for recognition of qualifications through SOLVIT are presented below: ď&#x201A;ˇ

A citizen from Chile would want to be recognized in Denmark the dental practitioner qualification obtained in the country of origin and equated by Spanish authorities where he had previously worked. Since the procedure for recognition of owned qualifications as well as the equivalence trials take a long time SOLVIT role was to speed up this process, so the request was resolved in two weeks.

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Another case in which SOLVIT intervened was that of recognition in Italy of a Danish sworn translator diploma. The Italian authorities were delaying the recognition process requesting more details and translated version of the diploma. SOLVIT role 59

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was to quickly unlock the situation by determining the Italian authorities to use IMI and help Danish citizen to work in Italy.

By analyzing the information provided by the EU website on the mobility of professionals having as host country Denmark, it results watching the chart on the fig. 10 that in 20072012 the top 5 countries providing qualified personnel for Denmark were Germany, Poland, Sweden, UK and the Netherlands. Exchanges between Denmark and Romania are not significant for either establishment or temporary or occasional mobility, as shown from the Figure 11. It is obvious the presence of the aforementioned countries as main providers of qualified personnel in Denmark: Germany, Poland, Sweden, UK, Netherlands (Figure 10). One of the professions in which mobility has significantly manifested is the installer gas, water and sanitation installer, for which the examination situation is shown in Figure No. 9.

Fig. 9 Situation of mobility for gas, water and sewerage installer

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Figure No.10-The top five countries that provide professional for Denmark

Figure no. 11-

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CONCLUSIONS Education and vocational training system in Denmark is an articulate, flexible system and meets the needs of beneficiaries and the identified labour market needs. There is, unlike in Romania, a good correlation and correspondence between general and vocational upper secondary education with the academic and vocational higher education. As a result, young people are attracted to technical and vocational education, 38% of the cohort of graduates one year completing IVET.

Education and vocational training include a broad range of programs for both youth and adults. Adult education and vocational training offers training programs concluded with certificates and diplomas at almost all levels of the National Qualifications Framework in Denmark (Level 7 to 8).

Relevance for the labour market of the vocational training programs is ensured through the involvement in this process the social partners (employers, trade unions, professional organizations) that are organized into sectoral committees coordinated by the Council for continuing adult education, an advisory body of the Ministry of Children and education.

In Denmark the assessment, certification, validation and recognition of competences acquired in non-formal and informal is regulated, but unlike Romania, this process is not carried out in competence assessment centres, but in the professional colleges and training centres accredited by the Ministry of children and education.

Unlike Romania, which does not yet have defined and legislated a national framework of qualifications in relation to the European Qualifications Framework, in Denmark it was established this framework which is operating since the end of 2010. The Danish NQF has eight levels and include all qualifications offered by the entire education and training system (undergraduate, university academic and vocational, continuous education and vocational training and of the adults, etc.). 62

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Education and vocational training are based on two pillars that ensure the quality and relevance of training to the labour market. These are the Ministry of Education and the social partners, organized into sectoral committees. Identified competences needs on the labour market are transmitted to the Ministry of Education which take over and describes the qualifications, it provides, evaluates and certify the students.

Quality of the processes of education and training is ensured by adequate funding from both the state budget and the contribution of the social partners, stakeholders, etc. through the fund for new competences.

Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications has been taken and implemented in Denmark partly by Law nr.189/12.02.2010 on the right to exercise certain professions in Denmark, which allowed retention of specific national elements. Thus, although in all EU the architect profession is a regulated profession belonging to the 7 sectoral professions, in Denmark this profession is not regulated profession, Danish people considering it a "brand".

Both the statistics as well as the meetings carried out in the study visit shows that Denmark does not use IMI frequently, but it however, at national level, the demands of recognition of qualifications and diplomas from other Member States of the European Union are quickly resolved through national coordinator IMI SOLVIT centre.

In Denmark the professional and the human activity are characterized by three essential characteristics: simplicity, responsibility, mutual trust, compliance with which ensures proper functioning of the society and the prosperity of its citizens.

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ABBREVIATIONS MEN – Ministry of National Education ANC – National Qualifications Authority IPS – Institute of Social Policy CE- European Commission MS- Member State CA- Competent Authority EQF- European Qualifications Framework SEE/EEA -European Economic Area CNRED- National Centre for Recognition of Diplomas ECTS- European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System ISCED- International Standard Classification of Education IMI- Internal Market Information PQ-Professional Qualifications EPT– Education and Professional Training VET- Vocational Education and Training NIMIC- IMI national Coordinator LIMIC- IMI legislative coordinator DIMIC- delegated IMI coordinator AE-Adult Education AVU- AE General Courses FVU- AE Preparatory courses AMU- Vocational training for the labour market (qualification-requalification) VUC- Adult Education Centres CVU- higher education centres GVU- basic courses for adults VVU- short-term higher education for adults

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ROMANIAN GOVERNMENT MINISTRY OF LABOUR, FAMILY, SOCIAL PROTECTION AND ELDERLY AMPOSDRU

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Structural instruments 2007 - 2013