A JOURNEY OF SKILLS – ANTWERP – Identifying skills and the role of qualitative preparation in this respect Guillaume Jagle Akershus county council Office of vocational training
A JOURNEY OF SKILLS – ANTWERP – Content Definitions Training outcomes Actors Structures Interview of the apprentice Assessment of the training establishment The hosting establishment Preparation Example Conclusion
A JOURNEY OF SKILLS – ANTWERP – Definitions... 1.Work placement abroad ”A temporally limited period spent abroad in a public or private enterprise, which has been consciously organised for learning purposes, and which implies active involvement in authentic work processes. It can be paid or unpaid” Søren Kristiansen (Techne)
A JOURNEY OF SKILLS – ANTWERP – Definitions Skills ”The ability to apply knowledge and use know- how to complete tasks and solve problems... skills are described as cognitive (involving the use of logical, intuitive and creative thinking) or practical (involving manual dexterity and the use of methods, materials, tools and instruments)” (Annex I of EQF Recommendation)
A JOURNEY OF SKILLS – ANTWERP – Definitions 3. Preparation ” The cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening” ”Activity leading to skilled behavior ”
A JOURNEY OF SKILLS – ANTWERP – Outcomes of the project 1.Deepening 2.Completing 3.Widening
A JOURNEY OF SKILLS – ANTWERP – The actors The promoter The hosting organisation The sending training establishment The hosting training establishment The beneficiary
A JOURNEY OF SKILLS – ANTWERP – The structures Indicators Evaluation procedure Communication
A JOURNEY OF SKILLS – ANTWERP – Interview of the apprentice Status in the training Weaknesses Expectations Motivations
A JOURNEY OF SKILLS – ANTWERP – Assessment of the training establishment Assessment of the training so far Assessment of the social abilities / behavior of the apprentice Expectations Confrontation with the opinion of the apprentice
A JOURNEY OF SKILLS – ANTWERP – The hosting establishment Training opportunities / field of expertise Basic skills requirements Expectations Testing period
A JOURNEY OF SKILLS – ANTWERP – Preparation Guidance on the possible outcomes Rights and duties Active role Practical information Preparatory outlet
A JOURNEY OF SKILLS – ANTWERP – Example: Carpenters in Germany Norwegian Carpenter = 3 professions in Germany Skills targetted: structural lack of training opportunities within traditional techniques Preparation of the trainees: -assessment of the basic skills -comprehension of the expected outcomes -language and culture
A JOURNEY OF SKILLS – ANTWERP – Conclusion Individualisation of the preparation. Taking into consideration the expectations of every parts. Every actors should be involved and prepared
A JOURNEY OF SKILLS – ANTWERP – Thanks for your attention