1. APL in processing industry: focus on assessments Sanne van Rijswijk, VAPRO-OVP

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3. Program Introduction on VAPRO-OVP Competencies according to VAPRO-OVP APL in the processing industry Example

4. Introduction on VAPRO-OVP

5. VAPRO Foundation: National Institute for Vocational Training in the Processing Industries and Laboratories. OVP Foundation: Training Fund. VAPRO-OVP Ltd.: HRD Consultancy and Learning Resources. VAPRO-OVP group

6. Vocational education: 2 routes BBL BOL Combined work and learning Level 1 to 5 70% on the job 6-8 hours a week at school School-based Work-based Learning at school (ROC) Level 1 to 5 25% practical 2 placements for 6 months

7. Vocational education: 5 levels Level 1: assistant operator Level 3: senior operator Level 4: all-round operator Level 2: operator Level 5: associate degree

8. Main Tasks VAPRO-OVP (1) VAPRO foundation Developing transparent qualification structures and training programs for (future) employees, based on competencies Nation wide assessment and certification OVP foundation Training Fund for Continuous Training of workers Agency for ESF and for the Ministry of Social Affairs

9. Main Tasks VAPRO-OVP (2) VAPRO-OVP ltd Consultancy in the field of HRD in companies Developing curricular and educational materials Developing training-on-the-job systems International projects: Projects in EU- countries, office in Belgium, customized training for companies abroad

10. Processing Industries Chemical industries Pharmaceutical industries Plastic and rubber industries Paper industries Glass- and ceramics industries Food industries

11. Key Facts and Figures 110 employees (technical and educational specialists) 700 processing companies; 750 labs 15000 students: 9000 adults; 6000 youngsters 65 schools: 30 public, 35 private Turn over: 14 million Euro (25% Min. Ed.)

12. Competencies according to VAPRO-OVP

13. Competencies Knowledge Behavioral skills Working attitude based on: Self image Conventions and views Personal characteristics Motives

14. Professional competency profile Competencies: professional competency indicators The processing operator demonstrates that he is able to operate the processing machinery. Criteria for success: –Operates the machinery according to the operating procedures. –Takes samples to monitor quality –Communicates results of samples with quality department

15. Competency-based examination

16. Accreditation of Prior Learning

17. Starting points employability of employees; different learning-experiences can lead to qualifications.

18. Accreditation of Prior Learning Goal to prevent an operator from learning things he already knows Target group operators: Possible students for work based route Working in the processing industry for at least 5 years In the company for at least 2 years

19. Examination vs. APL What are the main differences?

20. Examination vs. APL Regular exam 10 0 Starting point is 10 With every mistake you deduct some points Sample of the study material, representative for the total There’s only success or failure

21. Examination vs. APL APL 10 0 Starting point is 0 With every good answer you add up some points No sample, assess every subject There’s (almost) always success

22. APL procedure (1) quick scan ( 2) Written evidence: Learning experience Jobexperience Other experiences ( 3) Jobexperience (internal assessment) - interviews - observations (4) External assessment PORTFOLIO (5) Appraisal and (6) advise

23. Quick scan Determine feasibility of the APL procedure. Inform candidates about the APL- procedure. (1) quick scan Written evidence Experience from: -Learning -Working -other Work experience Company internal assessment (4) External assessment PORTFOLIO Appraisal and advise

24. Portfolio Personal data Learning experience Work experience Other experience (1) quick scan Written evidence Experience on -Learning - working - other Work experience Companu internal assessment (4) External assessment PORTFOLIO Appraisal and advise

25. Company internal assessment At the workplace Work experience –Interviews –Observations Two assessors (1) quick scan Written evidence Experience on -Learning - working - other Work experience Company Internal assessment (4) External assessment PORTFOLIO Appraisal and advise

26. External assessment Transfer Maintenance Safety, health and environment Professional knowledge Process analyzing (1) quick scan Written experience on -Learning - working - other Work experience Company Internal assessment (4) External assessment PORTFOLIO Appraisal and advise

27. (1) quick scan (2) Written evidence: Learning experience Jobexperience Other experiences (3) Jobexperience (internal assessment) - interviews - observations (4) External assessment PORTFOLIO (5) Appraisal and (6) advise Based on portfolio, company internal assessment and external assessment Professional competency profile Translated into advise

28. Example

29. Example APL candidate Male 45 years 20 years experience processing industry (paper industry) reorganization since 3 years working at company (food industry) need for education because of regulation

30. Example APL candidate APL performed in September 2005 Quick scan resulted in APL on level 3 Results –Portfolio: hobby is repairing cars -> very good at maintenance –Company internal assessment: he has almost all the practical components of competencies –External assessment: he lacks knowledge of process analyzing and quality control

31. Example APL candidate Advise –Process analyzing, quality control –Regular examination Recognition of experience and informal learning Motivation enlarged Education time reduced by 70%

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