1. w w w. t u v. c o m  Work placement expertise For many years, TÜV Akademie has been organizing practical work experience for its students at various levels:  both national and international  both technical and managerial  both for young people and for adults Among the most significant conditions of success were:  excellent preparation  continuous monitoring  due certification

2. w w w. t u v. c o m Work placements  Preparation Going international:  Establishing close contact with partners in the host country  Intercultural training  Language training  Special language courses at TÜV  Guest trainers from the host country  Accompanying language skill development courses during the placement General organization:  Discovering the funding source  Booking travel and accommodation  Finding opportunities for local transport and for food  Preparing contracts with companies  Thinking of health insurance etc.  Not forgetting about leisure activities Ensuring the main purpose of the placement:  Definition of learning aims

3. w w w. t u v. c o m Work placements  Monitoring Possible means of work:  Monitoring visits to the host organization  Ongoing dialogue with partners in the host country  Contact with the students  Interim reports Aims:  Ensuring the general objective of the placement  Providing and ensuring evidence for the funding body  Contributing to our own reference lists  Quick „ trouble shooting “

4. w w w. t u v. c o m Work placements  Certification Examples from practical work: NCFE - Northern Council for Further Education (a long established CEDEFOP compatible vocational Awards Body in the UK) EUROPASS Training