2. Leonardo da Vinci II zSecond phase of the Community vocational training programme zDuration 2000 - 2006 zCouncil Decision (26.04.1999)

3. Key Features z7 years zBudget 1,150 Billion Euros z31 European Countries z3 calls for proposals with own priorities and deadlines covering the periods: y2000 - 2002 y2003 - 2004 y2005 - 2006

4. Objectives zTo improve skills and competences zTo improve quality of, and access to, continuing vocational training zTo promote and reinforce the contribution of vocational training to the process of innovation

5. Application Instruments zCall for proposals zGeneral guide zSpecific guides zAdministrative and financial handbook zApplication forms yOn-line application form yOn-line partner search facilities

6. Potential Applicants zPrivate, public or semi-public organisations in vocational training: xvocational training bodies, including universities xresearch centres and bodies xundertakings - SMEs and craft industry xprofessional organisations xsocial partners xlocal and regional bodies xnon profit organisations

7. Procedures zProcedure A: transnational placements transnational exchanges zProcedure B: pilot projects language competences transnational networks zProcedure C: thematic action, pilot projects reference material EUR projects

8. 1 Mobility zSupport for transnational mobility projects. zAimed at: ypeople undergoing vocational training ythose responsible for training z2 types of project: ytransnational placement projects ytransnational exchange projects

9. 1 Mobility - Transnational Placements If possible: A validation of skills and competences acquired entered in the framework of the European pathways for work linked training, including apprenticeship

10. 1 Mobility - Transnational Exchanges zBetween Undertakings and Vocational training organisations or universities yHuman resources managers in the business sector; vocational training programme planners; managers, particularly trainers and occupational guidance specialists. zBetween Undertakings and Specialised language training establishments, including universities and vocational training bodies yTrainers and mentors in the area of language competences Duration: 1 to 6 weeks

11. 1 Mobility Duration of the projects and community contribution zThe maximum duration for projects is two years. Closing date is 13 Feb 2004 zThe placement or exchange is either 1 week, 3 weeks, 3 months or 9 months in duration. zTransnational placement projects involving SMEs will receive special financial support. zCommunity contribution to placement and exchange projects: maximum 5.000€ per beneficiary for a placement or an exchange (this amount corresponds to the maximum duration indicated)

12. 2 Pilot Projects zMain aim: To develop and transfer innovation and quality in vocational training - including actions aiming at the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in vocational training

13. 2 Pilot Projects zProposed actions: ypromote design, development, testing etc of VT products, tools, methods etc. ydevelop the use of ICTs in VT ydevelop new VT tools etc., using ICTs ysupport creation of transnational open & distance learning networks ydesign, test & validate new approaches ydevelop innovative tools for info. & counselling

14. 2 Pilot Projects zDistinguishing Features: ya vehicle for improving quality and promoting innovation in Vocational Training ytools, methods/concepts, concrete material developed - used or adapted for changing environments

15. 2 Pilot Projects zImplementation: ysupport for production of tangible materials, products, methods & approaches in VT yno support for training activities yinnovation & quality in proposals ydraw on results & expertise of 1st phase ydissemination integral part of the project yEuropean dimension - all partner languages

16. 3 Language Competences zMain aim: To enhance multilingual and multicultural communication in the training and working environment

17. 3 Language Competences zThe following types of projects may receive Community support: yLanguage / communication tools yLearning and / or training tools yDissemination projects *The provision of language courses is not supported

18. 3 Language Competences zLanguage / communication audits: ydesign of diagnostic tools yawareness raising initiatives ytraining tools & methods

19. 3 Language Competences zLearning and / or training tools: ytraining programmes ysystems to assess, validate, recognise ymaterials, approaches & methods ytools to train trainers ylanguage & cultural preparation for mobility

20. 3 Language Competences zDissemination Projects broaden field of application for results of previous vocationally orientated language / intercultural competences projects

21. 3 Language Competences zDistinguishing Features: xproposals must be specifically aimed at a target group in vocational training & reflect the communication and task-orientated performance required in a work situation xproposals must contribute to making enterprises, particularly SMEs aware of the importance of effective communication in a foreign language in a work related environment

22. 3 Language Competences zMaximum duration 3 years zMaximum Community contribution: y75% of eligible expenditure ylimit 200.000 Euros per year per project

23. 3 Language Competences zLanguage Competences within other measures: ymobility ythematic action under pilot projects ytransnational networks yreferences material yNB Proposals must respect the objectives and conditions applying to the measure chosen

24. 3 Language Competences zElements Pre- and Full Proposals for Language Competences must include: yanalysis of need ydevelopment of methods, approaches and tools yevaluation ydissemination of results