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Result: Training Occupations (Workpackage 4)   |  Result: Learning Modules (Workpackage 5)   |  Partnership   |  Transnational Activities   |
Impact  |  Dissemination


GeTinVET - Training Occupations (work package 4)

Content

"Mapping" describes the process of indentifying the competences which are trained in different training programmes of the respective trades or professions. The competences which were defined in a previous step in Work Package 2 by creating a competence matrix in Building Service Engineering are compared with the curricula of the different training programmes. By doing so one can identify which competences are trained in different training courses covering different levels. This also serves as a starting point for collaboration in interdisciplinary scenarios and facilitates an international exchange between trainees and trainers. 

Below you can get an overview of the "mapped" training programmes. For reasons of clarity, you can find the mapped training programmes under each learning unit. If you click on the link, you will be taken directly to the mapping of the respective training programme.


Explanaition of use


The initial aim of mapping is to compare the various training courses with each other in terms of the skills they impart. Mapping makes it possible to see what level a trainee has reached at the end (or even during) their training. It shows clearly which knowledge, skills, and competencies they have acquired in which core areas of work (outcome of a learning unit).


The mapping works like this:
1.) Take the training plan for a profession in one field of “building service engineering.”
2.) Take the matrix for building service engineering (work package 2) and “lay it out next to it.”
3.) Start “mapping as follows:
a) Go to https://europass.europa.eu/de/learn-europe/diploma-supplement and search for “your” training occupation in the national directory.
b) Compare the profile of professional competence with the “competence areas” in the matrix.
c) Then determine which “competence areas” represent your training occupation and mark them first.
d) Next, take a look at the training plan for your training occupation again and assign the qualifications described there to the EQF level. If the qualifications are in the range of levels 3 to 4, you should focus more on the earlier “steps of competence development.” For levels 5 to 6, focus more on the latter “steps of competence development.”
e) Keep in mind that the matrix was developed for all occupations in the field of activity and relate the components of building systems to your occupational requirements.
f) Then mark the individual “steps of competence development” within the matrix in colour to map the competence profile of your occupation within the

Mapping - Overview


(1) Germany: Journeyman's examination in the state-recognized training occupation Electronics technician – specialising in energy and building technology   1_Mapping_Electronics_Technician_GER.pdf


(2) Germany: Journeyman's examination in the state-recognized training occupation Roofer    2_Mapping_Roofer_GER.pdf


(3) Germany: Final examination / journeyman's examination in the state-recognized training occupation - Plant mechanic for sanitary, heating and air conditioning systems    3_Mapping_plant_mechanic_GER.pdf


(4) Germany: State recognized technician in the field of building service engineering   4_Mapping_Technician_BSE_GER_.pdf


(5) Italy: Industrial expert chief technician IT specialist   5_Mapping_Industrial_expert_chief_technician.pdf


(6)Spain: Senior technician in maintenance of thermal and fluid installations   6_Mapping_Senior_Technician.pdf


(7)Spain: Technician in refrigeration and air conditioning installation   7_Mapping_Refrigeration.pdf


(8) Spain: Basic professional in housing maintenance   8_Mapping_Basic_Professional_inhousing_maintenance.pdf


(9) Netherlands: First mechanic electrotechnical installations ( specialization in built environment)   9_Mapping_Electro.pdf


(10) Netherlands: First mechanic mechanical installations (specialization in built environment)   10_Mapping_Installer.pdf


(11) Finland: Electronics Technician   11_Matrix_Technician_ET_FIN_.pdf


Overlapping - Overview and explanaition of use


Overlapping describes the process of identifying the competences which different training courses have in common in their curriculum. By doing so one can diagnose areas for interdisciplinary collaboration between different trades. So overlapping means finding intersections between the various vocational training occupations in Europe by overlap the mappings. Overlapping makes it possible to identify the areas of competence in which intersections between the individual occupations can be found and to highlight relevant cross-cutting competences. Based on the overlaps and the descriptions in the competence matrix, the following overlaps have been identified (which have led to the development of interdisciplinary learning modules):

In the following you can find the "Overlapping" between different trades as a basis for the creation of interdisciplinary learning modules dealing with different topics (learning scenarios).

Overlapping.pdf



Module 1: Planning, commissioning and operation of a solar thermal system

  • Involved trades: Electronis Technician (Finland), Plant Mechanic for Sanitary, Heating and Air Conditioning (Germany) and Technician in maintenance of thermal and fluid installations (Spain)
  • Used Mappings: Germany = 3; Spain = 8; Finland = 11
  • Competence areas 1 and 8 / unit 1 (both)

In which way does the module enrich the content of one profession with qualification requirements from previously unrelated areas?

  •  Learners learn how to use the correct symbols for the technical communication of technical systems from the perspective of another trade.
  •  Electricians gain more expertise in solar thermal systems.
  •  Installers gain more expertise about the electrical requirements of the solar thermal system and the necessary cabling.
  •  Students understand the needs of other trades in relation to solar thermal systems.
  •  The trainees communicate effectively with trainees from other professions.


Module 2: Customer request for a photovoltaic system

  • Involved trades: Electronis Technician (Germany), Roofer (Germany) and First mechanic mechanical installations (specialization in built environment) (Netherlands)
  • Used Mappings: Germany = 1 + 2; Netherlands = 9
  • Competence areas 1, 7 and 8 / unit 1 (both)

In which way does the module enrich the content of one profession with qualification requirements from previously unrelated areas?
The module enriches eletricians’ training with the perspective of working at heights and specifically on roofs of buildings.
• The module enriches roofers’ training with the aspect of working with hazardous voltages and general principles of electronics.
• It introduces new safety rules and protective gear to both electricians and roofers.
• The module introduces sustainable aspects like carbon emission reduction to the current curriculums.
• It enriches roofers’ training by the aspect of calculating energy yield and dealing with aspects which lead to reduced output power.

Involved trades: Electronis Technician (Germany), Roofer (Germany) and First mechanic mechanical installations (specialization in built environment) (Netherlands)



Module 3: Reducing the energy consumption of a residential building with a smart home system

  • Involved trades: Electronis Technician (Germany) and Industrial expert chief technician
  • Used Mappings: Germany = 3; Italy = 5
  • Competence areas 5 (unit 2), 8 and 10 / unit 1 (both)

In which way does the module enrich the content of one profession with qualification requirements from previously unrelated areas?
Plant mechanic for sanitary, heating and air conditioning systems:
· Internet of Things (IoT) technology to manage interconnected smart home systems
Electronics technician for energy and building technology:
· Operation and functionality of different heating systems and the respective control options
· Internet of Things (IoT) technology to manage interconnected smart home systems
IoT-Specialists:
· Operation and functionality of different heating systems and the respective control options
All:
· Possibilities of the reduction of the energy consumption of a residential building
· Professionals learn how to educate clients about energy savings, ROI (Return on Investment) of smart systems, and the environmental benefits, transitioning from technical roles to advisory capacities.



Module 4: Troubleshooting – a costumer reports a cold room

  • Involved trades: Plant mechanic for sanitary, heating and air conditioning systems; Electronics technician – specializing in energy and building technology; Roofer, Window maker, drywall builder and similar branches
  • Used Mappings: Germany = 1 + 2; Italy = 5; Spain = 6
  • Competence areas 2 + 8 /unit 2 (both)

In which way does the module enrich the content of one profession with qualification requirements from previously unrelated areas?
Plant mechanic for sanitary, heating and air conditioning systems
• Structure of the insulation of the outer wall, ceiling and floor
• Possible sources of errors in insulation; thermal bridges etc.
• Professional sealing of windows and doors and possible sources of faults
• Checking the power supply to the heating system
• Checking the temperature control
Electronics technician – specializing in energy and building technology
• Structure of the insulation of the outer wall, ceiling and floor
• Possible sources of errors in insulation; thermal bridges etc.
• Professional sealing of windows and doors and possible sources of faults
• Components of a gas heating system and their importance for the operation of the heating circuit
• Adjusting and checking the function of a thermostatic valve and replacing the thermostatic head
• Professional venting of a heating system
• Filling the water in the heating circuit correctly
Roofer, Window maker, drywall builder and similar branches
• Components of a gas heating system and their importance for the operation of the heating circuit
• Adjusting and checking the function of a thermostatic valve and replacing the thermostatic head
• Professional venting of a heating system
• Filling the water in the heating circuit correctly
• Checking the power supply to the heating system
• Checking the temperature control

Here you can find the Explanaitions in one pdf-file

Explanaition_use.pdf

 

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