This conference celebrated the Quality of VET in action and explored how quality can be further embedded in all aspects of our activities – both at strategic level and operational/delivery levels. Quality takes many forms and should form the driver for improvements in VET. Quality starts by putting the Learner first; at the heart of everything we do.

How do we raise the Learners experience? There are so many aspects to this debate but all have an influence on quality; on perceptions; on learners motivation. Conference will encourage participants to share good practice in a range of areas.

• How do VET institutions promote high esteem and attractiveness of VET opportunities?
• How do VET institutions implement new teaching and learning methodologies to create a stimulate ing, motivating and inspirational learning experience e.g.: Co-creation as a methodology; innovative learning environments ; harness digital technologies; build partnerships with stakeholders to promote Aprrenticeships and meaningful work related opportunities?
• How can Internationalisation assist in promoting quality and opportunity in the learner experience – what is the value added?
• How can ECVET; EQF and other European tools support quality in VET?
• How can VET institutions support and up skill their teachers and trainers – they are our most valuable resource? Let us share approaches to Continuing Professional Development?

Programme

Conference

• Thursday 27th October
  • The importance of VET in Spain, Soledad Iglesias Jiménez, Deputy-Director General for Guidance and VET, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, Spain – Download
  • How private companies can help deliver quality VET in practice. How can businesses and the different stakeholders assist each other in defining the skill needs in the short and in the long run? Locally, regionally and European level. Examples to co-operate with the VET schools and trainers as a model – Download
• Friday 28th October
  • Vocational Education and Training: The OECD Perspective. Providing the right mix of up-to-date technical skills and generic skills, including literacy and numeracy, to support broader employability. The challenges of ensuring high quality teaching. Making the most of work-based learning, Mari Kiviniemi, Deputy Secretary-General of OECD – Download
  • Learning in a Digital Age – the impact and opportunities of digital technology for quality in VET. How does VET address the challenges; the implications for both learners and teachers and trainers; a new pedagogy or just a tool?, Essi Ryymin, R&D Manager, Global Education, Principal Lecturer, Ph.D., HAMK University of Applied Sciences School of Professional Teacher Education – Download

Roundtables

• Brochure – Download