AN INNOVATION IN CROATIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM Mrsc Olga Lui Mirela Franović prof INTRODUCTION Croatian Chamber of Trades and Crafts association of tradesmen and craftsmen established over 150 years ago ID: 251311
Download Presentation The PPT/PDF document "APPRENTICESHIP AS A SUCCESSFUL TRADITION..." is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this web site for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.
Slide1
APPRENTICESHIP AS A SUCCESSFUL TRADITION ANDAN INNOVATION IN CROATIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
Mr.sc. Olga Lui
Mirela Franović, prof.Slide2
INTRODUCTIONCroatian Chamber of Trades and Crafts
association of tradesmen and craftsmen established over 150 years ago
represents the interests of tradesmen and craftsmen
provides advisory services to its members and potential members
has
a
public authority in the field of educationSlide3
EDUCATION REGULATED BY TRADES AND CRAFTS LAW
Education for trades and crafts is regulated by the
Trades and Crafts Law
The Trades and Crafts Law integrate
s
the tradition in this field of education and the new developments in EU
education policiesSlide4
EDUCATION REGULATED BY TRADES AND CRAFTS LAW
Partnership between
work
and education
(shared responsibility for learning outcomes): Croatian Chamber of Trades and Crafts, Ministry of Economy, Labour and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Education and Sport
Influence of partners on the implementation of training programs
(theory – in schools; the largest part of practice – in trades and crafts businesses)Slide5
EDUCATION REGULATED BY TRADES AND CRAFTS LAW
Apprenticeship contract
-
regulates the responsibilities of tradesmen
/
craftsmen in the implementation of practical training
programs
Licensing of trades/crafts businesses - practical training providers:
external assessment of conditionsSlide6
EDUCATION REGULATED BY TRADES AND CRAFTS LAW
Influence of Chambers of Trades and Crafts on establishing enrolment rates
for
trades and crafts’ occupations
(Croatian Chamber of Trades and Crafts and regional Chambers of Trades and Crafts)
External assessment of competences at secondary school level and LLL level
(examination boards for Journeyman, Master Craftsman and Vocational Competence Exams)
and
issuing certificates
for these types of qualificationsSlide7
EDUCATION REGULATED BY TRADES AND CRAFTS LAW
To start and manage a trade/craft business a certain level of qualifications is required
(regulated professions)
Acquiring qualifications by recognition of informal learning
– recognition of practical experience
without prior formal learning through
examinations
Tradesmen and craftsmen’s participation in the practical part of education
(practical experience and knowledge of trainers
-
master craftsmen
,
means of work, payment of apprentices)Slide8
STUDIESIn the framework of foreign projects different studies on the characteristics of vocational education and training oriented towards labour market were conducted.
The GTZ project main goal is defined as
„The vocational education and training offers comply with the needs of small and medium sized enterprises“. Slide9
STUDIES
The goal of evaluation studies:
to
describe the state of education and training for trades and crafts, with the stress on practical implementation
to
give basic recommendations for the improvement of education, especially for the introduction of new qualifications needed in labour market (
automechatronic
and
water, gas, heating and air fitter
) Slide10
AUTOMECHANIC
AUTOELECTRIC
COMPARISON OF TRADITIONAL AND
NEW PROGRAMS
IN STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
AUTOMECHATRONICSlide11
HEATING AND AIR FITTER
WATER FITTER
GAS FITTER
WATER, GAS, HEATING AND AIR FITTER
COMPARISON OF TRADITIONAL AND
NEW PROGRAMS
IN STRUCTURE AND CONTENT Slide12
METHODICAL APPROACHanalysis and evaluation of the documents available at Croatian Chamber of Trades and Crafts
discussions and “round tables“ with the representatives of ministries and headmasters of VET schools
analysis of regulations (laws and bylaws)Slide13
METHODICAL APPROACHanalysis of new educational plans and programs (
automechatronic
and
water, gas, heating and air fitter
) and identifying the advantages and disadvantages in relation to the existing programs as well as the influence of learning outcomes on the development of qualifications oriented towards labour marketSlide14
METHODICAL APPROACHsurvey of 3 different target groups in 3 Croatian towns:
theory and practice teachers in four
VET
schools
apprentices in 11 different occupations
15 tradesmen/craftsmen who
provide
apprenticeship trainingSlide15
METHODICAL APPROACHinterviews with representatives of Chambers of Trades and Crafts, Employment Agencies and competent agencies (VET Agency, Agency for Adult Education)
examining the quality of cooperation between different stakeholders in the apprenticeship processSlide16
METHODICAL APPROACHthe research
had
two phases (Phase I: 2006-2008 and Phase II 2008-2009)
the result: study „Vocational education and training oriented towards labour market“Slide17
RESULTSRecommendations for future development:
systematic harmonisation of national education system for trades and crafts’ occupations with the European educational and occupational standards (NQF-EQF),
strengthening the role of trade and crafts’ businesses as practical training providers
; r
educing the role of theory
(
VET schools
)
determination of an appropriate relation between general and practical subject matter
-
general subject matter should be more oriented towards the occupationSlide18
RESULTSRecommendations for future development:
improving cooperation between ministries, agencies, chambers, trade and crafts’ businesses and VET schools
;
the goal
is a
better adjustment of education to labour market needs and a better acknowledgement of trade and craft occupations in the society
developing the system of further education, with the aim of strengthening LLL and development of professional career
strengthening social competencies of individuals in VET (realisation of their goals, active civil society awareness, involvement in civil events and capability of finding their place in labour market
)Slide19
NECESSARY ACTIVITIESplacing a larger part of education in the real working environment
establishing competence centres
harmonising the Apprenticeship Contract with the Employment Contract
improving and interrelating the standards of practical and theoretical knowledge, securing the quality of educationSlide20
NECESSARY ACTIVITIESimproving teacher quality and teaching methods - a new orientation in planning, organisation and implementation - continuous training of teachers and master craftsmen – trainers
increasing the interest of employers for the young generation
encouraging schools to adapt to the needs of labour market more quicklySlide21
Thank you for your attention !
The studies
are
available at www.projekt-sbk.com