A common template has been used for all the descriptions. This template is by and large identical with the template that has been or will be used in other European countries.
The template includes the following fields:
In this field, the exact name of the Danish certificate is stated, eg 'Svendebrev'.
In this field, the name of the certificate is stated in the language chosen, i.e. English.
In this field, the qualifications and skills achieved by those who have completed the programme are listed.
This description is to give readers an impression of the jobs and work functions to which the qualifications and skills achieved in the programme give access in Denmark.
In addition to the duration of the education and training programme, the periods spent at training colleges and the periods spent on on-the-job training are stated. In addition, this field contains a brief explanation of the Danish system of alternating education and training programmes.
In this field, reference is made to an international scale called the ISCED system (link 4). Danish vocational education and training programmes are rated at level 3 in the ISCED system.
In this field, the authority which issues certificates and supplements in relation to the vocational education and training programme is stated. It will generally be the relevant professional committee.
Generally, both a verbal scale and the Danish 7-point scale (previously the 00-13 scale) are used.
This fields contains the name(s) of one or more bodies which will be able to answer questions and can refer enquirers to other relevant institutions of education, education and training secretariats, and professional committees in Denmark.
This note explains what a Certificate Supplement is.
