Understanding their roles in the Swiss quality ecosystem Switzerland is widely respected for its high standards in education, training, certification, and quality assurance. When people in Switzerland speak about “quality,” they are usually referring to two different concepts: national accreditation  and independent quality assurance (QA) labels . Although these terms may sound similar, they serve different purposes, follow different rules, and are used in different contexts.

The goal of vocational and professional education is to prepare people for real jobs. It stresses real-world skills, professional knowledge, and the ability to do things in real work settings. Quality control is very important for these programs because they affect jobs and careers right away. Quality assurance in vocational and professional education makes sure that programs are reliable, well-organised, and always getting better. It keeps students safe, helps employers, and

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