Research on the Development of a Quality Assessment and Certification System for Vocational Education from an International Benchmarking Perspective: A Case Study of Vocational Colleges in Hainan

Abstract

In the context of the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port, enhancing the quality of vocational education has become a key support for high‑quality regional economic development. By comparing the German Q2E framework, the EU quality assurance framework, and the UK vocational education evaluation mechanism, and taking into account practical issues such as the homogenization of program offerings and the insufficient depth of industry‑education integration in Hainan's vocational colleges, this paper proposes a "three‑dimensional dynamic assessment model" based on an international benchmarking perspective. Using "input‑process‑output" as its logical thread, the model incorporates enterprise certification standards, third‑party data collection, and the concept of lifelong learning to construct an assessment and certification system comprising seven first‑level indicators and twenty‑three second‑level indicators. Empirical research shows that the system can effectively improve the alignment between program offerings in Hainan's vocational colleges and industrial demands, with the conversion rate of practical training outcomes increasing by 37.6%, and the post competency score of graduates improving by 21.3%. The study provides theoretical support and a practical pathway for the internationalization of regional vocational education.