Abstract | Background | Objectives | Result: Competence Matrix (Workpackage 2) | Result: Sustainable Matrix (Workpackage 3) |
Result: Training Occupations (Workpackage 4) | Result: Learning Modules (Workpackage 5) | Partnership | Transnational Activities |
Impact | Dissemination
GeTinVET - Transnational Activities
First meeting
The first project meeting took place on November 27 and 28 at the Rhein Erft Energy Competence Center and the Adolf-Kolping Vocational College. In addition to the obligatory introduction, the focus of the project meeting was to familiarize all project participants with the complex subject matter. To this end, the partner institutions were given "homework" in advance: in order to better understand the field of activity of building service engineering and, above all, to become familiar with the system of the competence matrix, the partners were asked to define in advance, based on their experience, in which situations they believe specific cross-professional specialist skills are required. To this end, the German associated partner Adolf-Kolping-Berufskolleg provided two examples from the dual training system to illustrate the links between individual areas. These situations should serve as a stimulus for identifying further professional situations in the vocational training systems of the partner countries.
Professional_action_situations.pdf
The examples could be divided into the following categories: Renewable energy, Heating and Cooling, Building Automation and Toubleshooting.
Professional_action_situations_overview.pdf
The partners were not only asked to present their examples, but also to locate them in the basic structure of the existing skills matrix. This made the first aspects of networking clear. In addition, the procedure also promoted understanding of the VQTS-competence matrix for Building Service Engineering.
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On the second day, the basic structure of the empirical study was developed.
Based on this basic structure, the specific schedule for work package 2 was determined and responsibilities defined.
Second meeting
A lot has happened between the first meeting in Germany and the second meeting in Bilbao!
The results of work package 2 were finally discussed on the first day of the meeting. Firstly, the very comprehensive results of the empirical study were presented. The empirical study once again clearly confirmed the relevance of the project topic. The survey confirmed that over 90% of all companies surveyed already work together with other trades and that meaningful networking with other trades brings benefits for the companies surveyed. A lack of education and a lack of suitable skilled labour were cited as the biggest obstacles in this regard. This once again confirmed the relevance of the project topic for vocational training!
Another result of the survey was the presentation of the new VQTS-matrix in the field of building service engineering. To this end, the qualification requirements specified by the companies were analysed and prepared as learning outcome units. The matrix was discussed with all partners and changes and additions were incorporated. We then initiated the mapping process together.
On the second day, the topic of sustainability was on the agenda. Based on the SDGs, the partner consortium agreed on a common definition of sustainability in building technology. Furthermore, questions for a second empirical study on the topic of sustainability were developed in cross-national group work.
Detailed_work_plan.pdf
The second meeting was once again a complete success!
Third Meeting
The third meeting was decisive for the further course of the project. The focus of this meeting was the decision in which transnational working groups the interdisciplinary learning modules should be developed. To this end, the core results of the empirical empirical studies were reviewed.
Overview_action_situations.pdf
Core_working_processes_investigation.pdf
Based on the results promised in the application and the available work results, the partner consortium initially selected four particularly relevant occupational action situations. Three transnational, cross-trade working groups were then formed. The working groups for all selected situations considered which issues and problems are relevant against the background of the networking of the trades. On this basis, ‘only’ 3 transnational working groups were initially formed to develop 3 learning modules.
Group_formation.pdf
The fourth module will be planned at the next meeting in Naples. In addition, formal requirements were defined that apply to all learning modules in order to ensure appropriate quality
Group_formation.pdf
Minutes_Kouvola.pdf
Based on the results of the survey, the Spanish partner HETEL has presented a proposal for the creation of a competence overview on the topic of sustainability in vocational education and training. The proposal was discussed by the project consortium and approved in its final version:
Sustainability_Matrix.pdf
However, the majority of the meeting consisted of making further agreements on the development of the learning modules. To this end, work was largely carried out in transnational working groups.
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At the end of the meeting, a work plan was drawn up for the further development of the learning modules. As the learning modules should already have been presented (and tested) at the next meeting in Arnhem, the partner consortium finalised the rough planning of the summer school.
Minutes_Naples.pdf
What a success! More than 30 people from 6 different countries took part in the Summer School in Arnhem. The morning of the first working day was initially focussed on explaining the project results. Our empirical studies and the two competence overviews were presented.
Agenda_Summer_School.pdf
In the afternoon, the learning modules that had already been developed were presented:
Module 1: Installation of solar thermal systems on the roofs of buildings - from the perspective of the learner
Module 2: Reducing the energy consumption of a residential building with a smart home system - from the teachers' perspective
Module 3: Installation of a photovoltaic system on the roof of a residential or commercial building - from the perspective of the world of work
The participants had the opportunity to approach the topic of ‘interdisciplinarity’ in small active phases and in small transnational groups.
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On the second day, participants were asked to jump straight in and develop their own interdisciplinary learning module. They were to use our project results for this. The working groups were guided and supported by ‘experts’ as required. At the end of the second working day, all project results were printed out and prepared for the fourth day.
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On the last working day, the participants viewed the results of their work in the form of a real ‘gallery walk’ and presented them to each other. The results were really good. Sifting through and processing them will be a real challenge.
Further_VET_scenarios_group_1.pdf
Scenario.docx
The first documents for the fourth learning module were a mind map and a flowchart, which were created in transnational groups on the first day.
mindmap.pdf
On the second day, suggestions were made for alternative training plans for the module. The German partner then had the task of analysing these results and drawing up a proposal for the complete fourth learning module.
Finally, the results to date were compared with the results promised in the application and concrete agreements were reached on what is to be done and by whom by the end of the project. The outstanding multiplier events were also compared and finally administrative matters were finalised. How fast a project runs…
Minutes_Kaunas.pdf
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