1. Short overview of VET System in Croatia Nino Buić, Head of Project Implementation Section 16 October 2013

2. Content Introduction Strategic and legal framework of VET in Croatia Structure of VET System in CroatiaRecent achievements Work placements in VET in CroatiaQ&A

3. Education in Croatia Primary Education: 350.000 students Secondary Education: 183.000 students 70% in VET Higher Education: 148.000 students

4. Strategic and legal framework of VET in Croatia Framework: 2008 – VET System Development Strategy the principles and goals of VET System reform in Croatia 2009 – VET Act Legal framework of VET in Croatia EU: Copenhagen Process

5. Structure of VET System in Croatia

6. Overview of VET in Croatia 68,17% of Secondary Education Students (122.782 students in 290 schools) Secondary Education VET Education

7. Activities: 32 occupational and qualification standards and VET curricula Unit based QS Competence and LO based C Recent achievements

8. E-kvalifikacije: On line VET qualifications data base Occupational standards Qualification standards Units of Learning Outcomes (app. 886 ULO) Curricula Search, print options, transfer, etc. Recent achievements

9. Sector Profiles: First time in one place all macroeconomic data from various sources, employers survey, VET provision, HE institutions, employment analysis, etc. for the purpose of planning of development of VET qualifications and VET that is responsive to LM needs (evidence based policy making)

10. Recent achievements Croatian framework of Quality Assurance in VET 6 fields of Quality (less that 10 in EQAR) All 6 fields are described through criteria School implement self-evaluation (pilot in 24 VET schools) Schools gather evidence and do self-evaluation Part of wider QA system in VET To be linked with external (pedagogical) evaluation by AVETAE

11. Recent achievements E-kvaliteta On-line tool to support self-evaluation of schools It helps and guides schools through self- evaluation Generates reports (and Action plans) Schools can compare one with another Agency gathers and analyses Reports as basis for external evaluation Discussion Forum 250 schools submitted Report

12. Work placements in VET in Croatia Description: Defined by VET Act as one of forms of VET in Croatia (Art. 24-32) Present in all program types but with different scope and duration 3-yrs. craft programs most present (app 900/1500 hrs per year) It is obligation of founders and VET schools to ensure work placements (except for 3-yrs. craft programs) Work placement is governed by Contract on work-placement

13. Work placements in VET in Croatia Contract on work-placement (minor differences in Apprenticeship Contract): Defined by VET Act and signed by VET school, employer and student Employer must have suitable premises and equipment Must appoint mentor to the student Must ensure conditions for learning and work safety „Must” pay reward to the student (10%, 20%, 25%, etc.) VET teachers monitor and grade students There is no licencing of employers, except in craft qualifications (CCC)

14. Thank you! Your questions?