Objective
Within the glass industry technological developments and market pressures have resulted in the need for employees with skills training for working in an increasingly knowledge-based environment. These skills must be underpinned by higher educational qualifications. Many workers in the industry who are facing redundancy have no formal educational qualifications and therefore cannot gain access to the new jobs. Yet only with third-level qualifications -diplomas and degrees- can they aspire to a securer future. This project aims to provide higher educational opportunities for such workers through the development of a one-year access foundation course.
The foundation course will cover areas in Business and Humanities, Science and Technology, Art and Design. They will be modular in design, allowing participants to gain qualifications through the accumulation of credits and certificates at their own pace and according to their requirements. For accreditation purposes, previous experience will be taken into account. The courses will be organised on two sites and will provide video-conferencing and inter-site communication via the internet. Placements will be found as a means to fostering language skills and gaining insights into European craft and engineering practices.
The project will include a guidance element to help participants identify appropriate paths for career advancement and personal development.
Impact
The project will promote new routes to higher education, raise the level of qualification among the workforce and create an interest in life-long education.
Contract number : IRL/97/2/01045/PI/II.1.1.c/CON
Domaine : Life long learning
Contents :
Investment in training by entreprises
Vocational qualifications
Vocational/ Careers guidance
Products :
Certification frameworks/ systems
Description of new occupational profiles
Semi-autonomous/ flexible training
Public :
Less-qualified
Workers in companies
Older workers
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Coordinator
Waterford
Ireland
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