Completed project · 2013–2014
Preparation for the external examination as a form of subsequent qualification
In the pilot project “Preparation for the external examination as a form of subsequent qualification”, the possibilities of the external examination for subsequent vocational qualification are for the first time developed, tested and used across the board for the subsequent qualification of semi-skilled and unskilled workers in the network of the partners of the Bremen Agreement.
The basis of the project is proposal no. 18/274-L for the meeting of the state deputation for economy, labour and ports on 28 November 2012 (state programme “Training and Youth with a Future”: subsequent qualification leading to a recognised vocational qualification via the external examination – a joint project of the partners of the Bremen Agreements). The work phases are: screening of potential participants, group and individual discussions with candidates, determination of prior vocational experience and competences and individual case counselling, bringing about the individual decision and supporting the individuals in the process, and taking the external examination. For the individual work phases, the ITB will carry out an evaluation and the transfer of scientific research results on the external examination, on the recognition of informal knowledge and skills, and on competence assessment procedures. It also identifies screening criteria for selecting the target group. Competence assessment is supported by the development of practice-related competence characteristics and the identification of competence assessment procedures suitable for the target group of semi-skilled and unskilled workers.