FPEmpresa Leads the First Online Learning Phase of the European SiT Project

The Association of Vocational Training Centres, FPEmpresa, in collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona, has taken on a key role in the launch of the pilot phase of the European SiT project with the start of its first phase in November, focused on online learning. This initial stage, already underway, involves the participation of eight trainers in Spain, who are responsible for training students and professionals from the TCLF sector, the target audience of the courses.

The programme consists of two specific training curricula, aimed at fostering innovation in education and training in this field, with particular emphasis on the development of green skills.

The European SiT project is part of the Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation programme. It is coordinated by – the Italian Chamber of Commerce for Germany and involves 15 partners from eight European Union countries: Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia and Slovakia.

A MOOC for the development of key competences

Within the framework of the project, FPEmpresa leads Work Package 4, focused on the design and development of a training pilot. Its first phase centres on a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), aimed at promoting the acquisition of functional, transversal, digital and green competences, contributing to the academic and professional development of students and professionals in the textile sector.

The online phase of the pilot includes two learning pathways, each structured into nine modules and concluding with an online certification exam delivered through ICEP’s dedicated certification platform, with a validity of five years.

The first course corresponds to the Bio-Textile Technician profile (Level 5 of the MECU), focused on the use of biological and biodegradable materials to reduce the environmental impact of production processes. The second course targets the Recycling Manager profile (Level 6 of the MECU), centred on the efficient management of textile recycling and the application of circular economy principles.

Both courses address content related to sustainability, digitalisation, quality control, regulation, leadership and transversal skills, shaping a training offer aligned with the current and future needs of the sector.

The launch of this online learning phase represents a first step in validating the training content of the SiT project. In later stages, the pilot will be complemented by face-to-face training, project-based learning (PBL), an international camp in Greece and work-based learning (WBL), consolidating a comprehensive training pathway.