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National Centre for Education Department of Curriculum

Explore the modernization process of vocational education curriculum in Latvia, focusing on learning outcomes and sectoral qualification structure development. Discover the implementation of modular vocational education programmes and the collaboration with social partners for a more efficient and quality vocational education system.

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National Centre for Education Department of Curriculum

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  1. National Centre for Education Department of Curriculum Unit of Vocational Education Curriculum Development Learning outcomes approach and using units Experience, challenges, opportunities in Latvia Riga, November 5-7, 2014

  2. National Centre for Education,Unit of Vocational Education Curriculum Development • ProvidescurriculumdevelopmentforvocationaleducationregardingStateEducationStandard • Gives consultations and methodological support tovocationaleducationproviders • Collaborateswithsocialpartnersinvocationaleducation

  3. Occupational standard The development of vocation education curriculum StateEducation Standard Vocational educationcurriculum Modernization process of vocational education has been carried out since 2008. The restructuring of vocational education curriculum based on learning outcomes has been started.

  4. Occupational standard

  5. Vocational education process Field research Sectoral qualification structure based on NQF (descriptions of qualification levels, descriptions of professions, maps of professions) Development of the occupational standard Designingvocational education programme Vocational education process Qualification practice National qualification examinations Skilled/ trained worker

  6. ESF project Development of sectoral qualification system and increasing efficiency and quality of vocational education • Implemented since 2011 in cooperation with employers, employees and educators in restructuring vocational education curriculum. • In the project 12 Sectoral Expert Councils have been established. Their role in vocational education is increasing.

  7. Representatives of employers (LDDK) (nominated by industry associations and approved by PINTSA (National Tripartite Sub-Council for Cooperation in Vocational Education and Employment) Representatives of State (nominated by Ministry of Sector and Ministry of Education and Science) Representatives of employees nominated by LBAS (Free Trade Union Confederation of Latvia ) Foundation of 12 Sectoral Expert Councils (NEPs) Sectoral Expert Council (NEP) Secretariat: 3 persons (LDDK; LBAS; VISC)

  8. Project results • In 14 sectors the research has been carried out. • 14 sectoral qualification structures have been established: Basic qualifications, linked professions and specializations have been defined and structured according to professionalqualification levels.

  9. Wood Industry (Forestry) profession map

  10. Modular vocational education programmes Sectoral Expert Councils defined qualifications for developing modular vocational education programmes based on learning outcomes. 56 modular vocational education programmes have been developing now. There are 4 teachers and 2 professionals in each work group. The Sectoral Expert Councils have nominated 2 experts to evaluate the compliance of programmes to needs of labour market.

  11. For exampleVehicle service mechanicEQF: level 4

  12. Modules (units) Learning outcomesare grouped in modulesaccording to criteria: • Related to thesamesetofoccupationalactivities • Related to thesameproductorproductiontecnique • Related to the stages in the production process. Module maps of linked professions are set up.

  13. Vehicleelectricequipmentrepair Vehiclebodyrepair Enginerepair Vehiclechasismaintenance MAP of MODULES in VEHICLE SERVICE Maintenanceandrepairofsmallaliances Motorbikestructuresandmaintanance C Saleofvehiclesandspareparts Vehiclebodydesign elements Car interior dry cleaning Welding basics Metalworks basics Driving* Repairofvehicleglassdetails B Electronicsystemrepairbasics Repairofbodyplasticdetails Vehiclemechanicqualificationpractice Vehiclebodyrepairerqualificationpractice Technicalserviceorganization Vehiclebodyrepirorganization Technicalgraphics Vehiclebodystraightening Hydraulicandpneumaticsystemrepair Renewingdetailsofvehiclebody Bodywelding Changingandrepairingtyres Testing A partoftheprogrammeforvehiclebodyrepairerqualification Carlocksmithqualificationpractice Vehiclemaintenance Repairofvehiclebodydetails A Vehicleconstruction Technicalgraphicsbasics Dismantingandassembling Vehiclerepairbasics

  14. Content of modules • Learning outcomes • Thematic contents definedin % in relation to the module • Assessment criteria for average and optimal levels • Methodological techniques and tools • Necessaryteachingandlearningfacilities

  15. Future opportunities • Qualifications are made of modules (units) of learning outcomes and each module can be assessed and validated; • It is possible to assign points to moduleswithin a qualification. • ECVET elements and principles fit in the development of vocationaleducation system, qualification framework, help to improve the flexibility of vocationaleducation system. • It is planned to start implementation of modular programmesbySeptember 2015.

  16. Thank you for attention! laura.strode@visc.gov.lv VISC Vaļņu iela 2, Rīga www.visc.gov.lv

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