Du Kannst was Yes you can Validation of
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Du Kannst was! Yes, you can! Validation of skills and competences leading to an Apprenticeship Certificate at NQF level 4 (EQF level 4) Julia Fellinger 17. 10. 2019 Helsinki
What is it about? Acquiring an apprenticeship certificate • • Official qualification at NQF level 4 (‘skilled worker’) By validation of non-formal and informal skills and competences In a 7 step process Currently available for 19 occupations Developed by social partners and adult learning providers • Umbrella organization (FAV – ‘corporate training alliance’) • Steering group: project managers of each FAV partner • Regional Chamber of Labour (guidance and training institutes) • Regional Chamber of Economy (guidance and training institutes) • Adult training provider ‘VHS’ (project management)
Cooperation Informal cooperation Strong informal agreement (no contract) Guidance and validation offered as a separate services (impartiality) Connected through project framework (FAV) Common belief in benefits for users Internal Communication Steering group: annual meeting Project managers: bi-weekly meeting Guidance counsellors: regular feedback to steering group Validation practitioners: direct feedback to project managers Common access to cloud service
Course development • Project partner suggests introduction of new occupation • requests of employees (in counselling sessions) • requests by employers • Development • Discussion among all project partners • minimum requirement: 10 participants • based on curricula/training regulations of respective apprenticeship occupation • Assigned to ‘best fitting’ organisation • suitable equipment (e. g. kitchen / welding machines etc) • already offering similar courses (avoiding ‘cannibalisation’)
External Communication Target group Low-qualified adults (over 22) with substantial work experience without a completed apprenticeship qualification who are in employment (i. e. not unemployed) External Communication Career Fairs / further education events Newsletters TV clips Guidance counselling sessions Information communication / word of mouth
From guidance to validation 7 steps for participants • Step 1: Individual general guidance/career counselling • Step 2: Individual ‘Du Kannst Was’ (DKW) counselling • Step 3: Guided self-evaluation in group setting – collection of evidence and creation of a portfolio • Step 4: First part of Apprenticeship Examination • Step 5: Semi-individualised Group Training • Step 6: Second part of Apprenticeship Examination • Step 7: Apprenticeship Certificate
Success Factors Cooperation structure Transparent coordination Clear structure and division of roles Strong network High reputation, strong reach-out Modular training Avoiding repetition Quick reaction to labour market
Questions? Thank you for your attention! Julia Fellinger 17. 10. 2019 Helsinki