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Du Kannst was! Yes, you can! Validation of skills and competences leading to an

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions? Thank you for your attention! Julia Fellinger 17. 10. 2019 Helsinki