The practice of recognizing learning achievements by Lifelong Education Credit Banks in Jiangsu Province was selected into “Global Inventory of Regional and National Qualifications Frameworks 2019” which was co-issued by UNESCO, UIL, Cedefop, and ETF.
It claims that “there are 38 credit banks across China; these include lifelong learning credit banks, citizen credit banks, alliance credit banks, adult college credit banks, vocational school credit banks, corporate credit banks and credit bank projects. In order to bridge formal, non-formal and informal learning, some open universities, such as the Open University China, Guangdong Open University, Shanghai Open University, Jiangsu Open University, Beijing Open University, etc. developed pathways for recognizing and validating non-formal and informal learning and learning".
Since the promulgation of Administrative Measures for Lifelong Education Credit Banks in Jiangsu Province (Trial) in December 2013, the Jiangsu Lifelong Education Credit Bank has established alliances with Jiangsu Open University and the City Vocational College of Jiangsu to implement learning outcomes accreditation and transfer. Jiangsu Lifelong Education Credit Bank has compiled a learning achievement framework that is consistent with the levels and standards of GDLEQF. Based on this, the bank cooperated with the Beauty Salon Association of Jiangsu Beauty and Hairdressing Association to develop a Nail Professional Occupational Proficiency Standard. As a result, the knowledge, skills and competencies required for the development of hand and foot care has been established, from Level 2 (junior level) to Level 6 (master degree level).
