PROSKILLS_Results_2014
- 1. Skills - key to quality and productivity PROSKILLS 05/2013 – 10/2014
- 2. Two learning outcome-based qualifications were developed and piloted (Hotel Receptionist / Reinforcing and Concreting works) in co-operation between working life and VET colleges. Qualification descriptions covering working functions and assessment criteria were issued for two pilot qualifications in line with the recommendation and model for occupational standards (NARK) Tutors and assessors were trained to provide them with skills to assess learning outcomes in a competence-based system. A compendium of European and Russian regulations and policies and legislation in the Federation of Russia supporting validation and life long learning procedures was compiled. Russian experts in VET and representatives of Russian companies and employer organisations were introduced to the Finnish competence-based system VALO project 2011 – 2012 Key achievements
- 3. Training programme design for trainers and tutors in work-based learning and assessment in a competence-based qualification system was initiated. A new type of cooperation in VET between the companies, employer organisations, authorities and schools was conceived. Companies involved have started adopting the qualification standards as part of their HR policy (recruitment, assessment of training needs). Quality of service in the pilot organisations in the hotel sector is improving as a consequence of the project. Learning-outcome (competence) based approach for the design of occupational standards was introduced in a high-level VET Conference organised by NARK in Moscow. Interest at Federal level to adopt the model of competence-based education standards for the design of appr. 800 occupational standards by 2015. VALO project 2011 – 2012 Key achievements
- 4. to strengthen the supply of skilled and competent employees in Russian and Finnish companies operating in Russia, and improving the quality and productivity of work and services PROSKILLS - Overall objective
- 5. 1. Strengthening and institutionalising cooperation between employers and education in the pilot sectors 2. Modernising vocational education and training (VET), by increasing flexibility and better respond of VET to the real needs of the working life 3. Increasing work-based learning and bringing enterprise into the classroom 4. Developing the assessment, validation and recognition of learning outcomes, including those gained outside of the formal education and training system PROSKILLS - Specific objectives
- 6. 1. A model for cooperation between companies and vocational education and training (VET) has been designed and piloted 2. Description of vocational qualification requirements based on learning outcomes and designed in cooperation with the companies in the pilot sectors has been accomplished 3. A model for work-based learning has been designed 4. Description of the validation procedures (the model) has been made 5. Dissemination mechanisms PROSKILLS – Expected results
- 7. The innovative model of cooperation between educational institutions and companies in the assessment and recognition / validation of skills and competences has been developed and piloted. 10 competence tests were arranged successfully 16 candidates demonstrated and validated their skills and competences More than 60 representatives of stakeholder parties – companies, educational institutions, candidates, professional unions and associations, education authorities – discussed the results of competence tests and perspectives of using new experience during the International Forum. Participants of the Forum agreed on the Memorandum which verified the necessity of wide dissemination and implementation of the project practices and results in VET and business environment PROSKILLS - Results
- 8. Description of vocational qualification requirements based on learning outcomes and designed in cooperation with the companies in the pilot sectors has been accomplished In addition to the initial project plan of VALO and PROSKILLS project three additional qualification requirements have been described in learning outcomes and piloted at competence tests: “Administrator, level 5”, “Restoration Decorator, level 4” and “House painter, level 4”. This verifies the relevance and transferability of the project results. All qualification requirements developed and described in the project have been presented in the Publication “Innovative forms of practical training and cooperation with employers” as competence maps. PROSKILLS - Results
- 9. A model for work-based learning has been designed o New forms of work-based learning have been piloted. o The procedure of the work-based competence and skills assessment as well as methodological documents for competence tests have been developed and piloted. o Russian experts have developed the publication “Innovative forms of practical training and cooperation with employers”. PROSKILLS - Results
- 10. Description of the validation procedures (the model) has been made o The model for the validation procedures has been developed and piloted. o Pilot schools in cooperation with partner companies and with experts’ support have developed and piloted methodological documents required for work-based learning and validation processes. The model, universal formats and examples of developed documents are presented in project publication . o Group of experts for validation (22 persons) has successfully finalized the project training course and obtained project certificates. o Russian experts have developed the publication “Validation of prior learning in the system of qualification assessment and certification”. PROSKILLS - Results
- 11. Project web site http://valo.nwaip.ru/ o All training material used in different project activities o Video materials supporting the implementation of the project and dissemination o Project publications PROSKILLS - Results
- 12. What validation gives to the working life: Saves time in staff training New forms of staff further training in cooperation with VET institutions Procedures of staff assessment and evaluation Procedures of competence assessment before the recruitment What validation gives to employees: Defining of the qualification level, self-assessment Work-based learning with guidance Opportunity for salary rising Competitiveness on the labour market PROSKILLS Results
- 13. What validation gives to students / candidates: Makes competences visible and certified Increased awareness of one’s own competences Improved access to education Flexible learning paths Motivation to further learning Increased employment opportunities Better opportunity to retain employment (when qualified) Guidance in all forms of learning Work-based learning Knowledge of the requirements of qualifications PROSKILLS Results
- 14. What validation gives to the education system: Evaluation of education quality in accordance to employers’ requirements Active updating of educational programs content Development of work-based learning forms Further training for teachers and vocational trainers in the form of work-based learning New forms of cooperation with the working life All project participants and stakeholders who participated in the final conference underlined, that the project gives them valuable experience, which they are going to implement in their future work and development. PROSKILLS Results
- 15. Reference of project results to Russian Federal level development outlines promotion of social partnership between the VET sector and the world of work closer and regular cooperation between VET organizations and working life in order to develop VET and human resource management in companies realization of on-the-job learning new financing possibilities for VET creation of competence-based (learning outcomes) professional standards regulating the qualification requirements both at work and VET institutions => better match between the competences and qualification of graduating students and adults at work
- 16. more flexible and modular based training programmes and wider introduction of distance learning new routes to qualification as well as validation and certification of qualification creation of certification centers possibility for individual training and learning pathways improvement of guidance and counseling services Reference of project results to Russian Federal level development outlines
- 17. Finland: AMKE International Oy Joint Authority of Education in Espoo Region, OMNIA Savo Consortium for Education / EUedu - Centre for European Educational Policy TTS Work Efficiency Association, Education Russia: North West Agency for International Projects St. Petersburg Education Committee Leningrad Region Education Committee VET schools, companies, hotels, employer associations Main project partners and stakeholders