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VQTS - Vocational Qualification Transfer System

Vocational Qualification Transfer System II

Transfer of a model for describing work related competences in the area of VET to another sector and for application on the transition from VET to practice oriented HE
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Project
Project information compact: VQTS II
Funding: Lifelong Learning Programme, Leonardo da Vinci, Transfer of Innovations
Duration: 01.12.2007 to 30.11.2009
Project number: LLP-LdV-TOI-2007-AT-0017
Website: www.VocationalQualification.net / working-platform for members
Project contractor: 3S research laboratory
Karin Luomi-Messerer
Wiedner Hauptstraße 18
1040 Wien, Austria
Phone: +43 1 585 09 15-41
Mail: luomi-messerer(AT)3s.co.at
Web: www.3s.co.at
Partner:
  • biat – Berufsbildungsinstitut Arbeit und Technik, Universität Flensburg
    Berufliche Fachrichtung Metalltechnik/Systemtechnik
    Prof. Dr. Matthias Becker
    Auf dem Campus 1
    24943 Flensburg
    Tel: +49 (0)461-805-2160
    Fax: +49 (0)461-805-2151
    Mail (becker AT biat.uni-flensburg.de)
  • HTBLuVA St. Pölten, Austria / Johann Wiedlack / htlcms.htlstp.ac.at
  • Fachhochschule Technikum Wien, University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, Austria / Fritz Schmöllebeck / www.technikum-wien.at/
  • National Institute of Technical and Vocational Education (NUOV), Czech Republic / Martina Kanáková / www.nuov.cz
  • Eckener Schule Flensburg, Deutschland / Ove Ramm, Dietmar Post, Knut Behnemann / www.eckener-schule.de
  • Malta Qualifications Council, Malta / Joachim James Calleja / www.mqc.gov.mt
  • Kenteq – National Centre of Expertise on Vocational Education, Training and Labour Market, Netherlands / Martin Bröcker, Tom Arends / www.kenteq.nl
  • Koning Willem 1 College, Netherlands / Peter van Amelsfoort / www.kw1c.nl
  • Avans Hogeschool, Netherlands / Collin Prumpeler / www.avans.nl
  • University of Ljubljana, Slovenia / Dr. Samo Pavlin / www.fdv.uni-lj.si
  • Bundesministerium für Unterricht, Kunst und Kultur (BMUKK), Austria / Werner Timischl / www.bmbwk.gv.at

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Abstract
Abstract VQTS II is based on the results of the Leonardo da Vinci project “VQTS” (Vocational Qualification Transfer System – www.VocationalQualification.net). The core result of the VQTS project, the Competence Matrix, will be transferred to another VET sector (electronic/electrical engineering) and to other countries and languages. The VQTS II project will focus on transferring and further elaborating of methods and procedures for the development of a Competence Matrix by using the ideas and principles described in the VQTS project.

The VQTS II model will be applied for tuning training programmes in vocational and educational training (VET) and practice oriented higher education (HE) to make them more compatible and to enhance permeability.

By using the VQTS model the overlapping areas of the competence profiles of VET and HE programmes will be made visible. Recommendations how to overcome problems on the interface between VET and practice oriented HE will be developed.
Target group VET / HE providers; students and apprentices within the field „electronic / electrical engineering”) who wants to go to a training provider abroad during a training period. Experts of vocational training and training policy thinking on concepts for ECVET / mobility in VET.

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Focus of research
Focus of research
project objectives		 The main research challenge is to find solutions for describing competences usable in different countries and showing the value of developed competencies in different education and training systems. The competence descriptions are using the learning outcome approach taking into account learning processes dedicated to the world of work. The project aim is to
  • develop acceptable competence descriptions with the help of a workshop structure for creating a Competence Matrix for the field electronic / electrical engineering;
  • develop partnership agreements or Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) as recommended in the ECVET consultation document based on the Competence Matrices available. A checklist and recommendations will be developed in order to help training providers to establish MoU.
  • enhance permeability between VET and HE programmes and to promote progression from VET to HE by making visible the overlapping areas of the competence profiles of VET and HE.
  • develop guidance materials for providers improving practices for the transition from VET to practice oriented HE.

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Innovation

 Innovation The innovation of VQTS II is the development of methods for the description of learning outcomes with a clear focus on the world of work and to find through those methods practical ways for credit transfer in VET (ECVET) with a close link to EQF/NQF.

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Results

Stand: 09. März 2012