IPA Component IV - Human Resources Development - European Union Program for Croatia Project office: Radnička 39, 1000 Zagreb, Project office: Radnička 39, 1000 Zagreb, Tel: Main project partner This project is implemented by a SQA-led consortium Project progress overview Jurgen Weiss Team leader Zagreb, 3o August 011

Main Project Objective Strengthening the capacity of the Croatian VET system to provide Modern VET qualifications which are attractive for learners and needed in the labour market Capacity to provide VET qualifications VET Qualifications attractive for students VET Qualifications needed in the labor market Methodology and human resources for development and management of VET qualifications Providing broad basic qualification, specialization for occupations & adaptability to changes Offering attractive career pathways

Main tasks  Development of methodological basis  Implementation of a comprehensive human resource development program  Support to the development of VET occupational standards, qualifications & curricula

1. Development of methodological basis  Methodology for management of sector qualifications (Methodology for development of sector profile, template for sector strategy and action plan)  Methodology for development of VET occupational standards, qualifications & curricula  Handbook for development and management of VET occupational standards, qualifications & curricula

2. Human resources development program 60 days of seminars, WS, with over 1000 participants 100 WG meetings with another 1060 participants 2 study visits with 40 participats for senior SH, management staff and Sector Council management  VET sector qualification management Decision-makers, designers, managers of VET qualifications Agency staff, SC members, key stakeholders, qualification planning coordinators  VET qualification development Developers of VET OS, qualifications and curricula advisors, WG coordinators, WGs with employers, subject experts, teachers)

3. Development support  13 Sector Profiles  13 VET occupational standards, qualifications & curricula  Data base containing all 13 VET occupational standards, qualifications & curricula

3.1 Development support for 13 Sector Profiles 1.Agriculture, Food processing & Veterinary 8.Construction and Geodesy 2.Forestry and Wood Processing9.1 Economy 3.Geology, Mining, Oil and Chemical Technology 9.2 Trade 4.Leather and Textiles10.Tourism and Catering 5.Graphic Technology and Audio Visual Media Design 11.Transport and Logistics 6.Mechanical Engineering, Shipbuilding and Metallurgy 12.Health and Social Welfare 7.Electro techniques and Information Technology 13.Security Services, Personal and Other Services

3.2 Development support for 13 Occupational standards, 13 VET Qualifications & 13 Curricula 1.Food technician8.Economist 2.Wood processing technician9.Sales person 3.Clothing technician10.Tourism technician 4.Media technician11.Road technician 5.IT technician for mechanical engineering 12.Dental assistant 6.Mechatronic13.Beautician 7.Geodesy technician

3.2 Development support - 13 Occupational standards, 13 VET Qualifications & 13 Curricula 1.Agriculture technician8.Stonemasonry technican 2.Forrest worker9.Commercialist 3.Ecology technician10.Cook 4.Footwear and leather designer11.Inland navigation expert 5.Web - designer12.Nurse 6.Vehicles technician13.Security technician 7.Electronics technician