The content of a Certificate Supplement
The template includes the following fields:
Title of certificate in Danish
In this field, the exact name of the Danish certificate is stated, eg 'Svendebrev'.
Translated title of certificate
In this field, the name of the certificate is stated in the language chosen, i.e. English.
Profile of qualifications and skills
In this field, the qualifications and skills achieved by those who have completed the programme are listed.
Typical jobs or work functions
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.
Description of apprenticeship mode
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.
Level of certificate
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.
Name of awarding body
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.
Grading system
Generally, both a verbal scale and the Danish 7-point scale (previously the 00-13 scale) are used.
More information is available from
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.
Explanatory note
This note explains what a Certificate Supplement is.