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PORTABILITY CREDENTIALS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-07-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Information%20Centre%20for%20International%20Credentials
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CICIC 2, record 1, English, CICIC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials(CICIC) collects, organizes, and distributes information, and acts as a national clearing house and referral service to support the recognition and portability of Canadian and international educational and occupational qualifications. CICIC was established after Canada ratified the UNESCO Convention to the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees concerning Higher Education and the States belonging to the Europe Region, in 1990, to assist Canada in carrying out its obligations under the terms of this convention. The convention promotes international mobility by advocating wider recognition of higher education and professional qualifications. 3, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Information%20Centre%20for%20International%20Credentials
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canadian Information Center for International Credentials
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Grades et diplômes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'information canadien sur les diplômes internationaux
1, record 1, French, Centre%20d%27information%20canadien%20sur%20les%20dipl%C3%B4mes%20internationaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CICDI 2, record 1, French, CICDI
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre d'information canadien sur les diplômes internationaux (CICDI) collecte, organise et distribue des renseignements et remplit le rôle de bureau national de coordination et d'orientation pour promouvoir la reconnaissance et la transférabilité des qualifications professionnelles et des diplômes canadiens et étrangers. Le CICDI a été mis sur pied à la suite de la ratification par le Canada, en 1990, de la Convention de l'UNESCO sur la reconnaissance des études et des diplômes relatifs à l'enseignement supérieur dans les États de la région Europe, pour aider le Canada à s'acquitter de ses obligations aux termes de cette entente, qui vise à encourager une reconnaissance plus large des diplômes et qualifications professionnelles dans le but de favoriser la mobilité internationale. 3, record 1, French, - Centre%20d%27information%20canadien%20sur%20les%20dipl%C3%B4mes%20internationaux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Grados y diplomas (Educación)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Centro Canadiense de Información sobre Diplomas Extranjeros
1, record 1, Spanish, Centro%20Canadiense%20de%20Informaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20Diplomas%20Extranjeros
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CICIC 1, record 1, Spanish, CICIC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Centro Canadiense de Información sobre Diplomas Extranjeros (CICIC) es un portal internacional de información sobre estudiar en Canadá, trabajar en Canadá, y evaluación y reconocimiento de diplomas extranjeros. El CICIC es parte del Consejo de Ministros de Educación de Canadá (CMEC). 1, record 1, Spanish, - Centro%20Canadiense%20de%20Informaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20Diplomas%20Extranjeros
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CICIC, por sus siglas en inglés. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Centro%20Canadiense%20de%20Informaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20Diplomas%20Extranjeros
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Red Seal trade
1, record 2, English, Red%20Seal%20trade
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A trade for which an interprovincial standard has been established, allowing the portability of credentials as related to the designated trade. 2, record 2, English, - Red%20Seal%20trade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These trades are designated by the Interprovincial Standards Program under the authority of the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship, the body that is also responsible for setting standards in the trades. 2, record 2, English, - Red%20Seal%20trade
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- métier désigné Sceau rouge
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9tier%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9%20Sceau%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- métier Sceau rouge 2, record 2, French, m%C3%A9tier%20Sceau%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Métier pour lequel une norme interprovinciale a été établie afin de permettre le transfert des titres de compétence. 2, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9tier%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9%20Sceau%20rouge
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La désignation de ces métiers se fait en vertu du Programme des normes interprovinciales et relève du Conseil canadien des directeurs de l'apprentissage, qui est l'organisme responsable de l'établissement des normes liées aux métiers. 2, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9tier%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9%20Sceau%20rouge
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-12-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- credential assessment service
1, record 3, English, credential%20assessment%20service
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A provincially mandated organization, such as a regulatory body or a post-secondary institution, that is responsible for assessing the portability of foreign credentials. 1, record 3, English, - credential%20assessment%20service
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, provincial and territorial governments are responsible for assessing and recognizing credentials. 1, record 3, English, - credential%20assessment%20service
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- service d'évaluation des titres de compétences
1, record 3, French, service%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- service d'évaluation des diplômes 1, record 3, French, service%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20dipl%C3%B4mes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisation mandatée par une province telle qu’un organisme de réglementation ou un établissement postsecondaire dont la responsabilité est l’évaluation de la transférabilité des titres de compétences internationaux. 1, record 3, French, - service%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Canada, la responsabilité d'évaluer et de reconnaître les titres de compétences relève des gouvernements provinciaux et territoriaux. 1, record 3, French, - service%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1990-04-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- portability of credentials
1, record 4, English, portability%20of%20credentials
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- transférabilité des titres de compétence
1, record 4, French, transf%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tence
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lexique de l'emploi. Emploi et Immigration Canada, 1990. 2, record 4, French, - transf%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tence
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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