Case Studies

Germany

Germany - increasing the number of teachers and trainers in further training

The great emphasis on cooperation between schools and companies in the German initial VET system also applies to the further training of teachers

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Germany - analysing the impact of quality assurance

For several years, the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen has piloted a quality management system which strengthens the autonomy of vocational schools. A forthcoming evaluation of the system (called Q2E – see case study Germany - quality management in vocational schools) will examine the effect of Q2E from the viewpoint of the people involved

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Germany - regional support

For several years, the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen has piloted a quality management system which strengthens the autonomy of vocational schools. An evaluation of the system (called Q2E – see case study Germany - quality management in vocational schools) set out to answer the question of “why some schools are more successful than others in establishing and maintaining a quality management system?”

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Germany - quality management in vocational schools

In Hesse, 17 vocational schools are working with a quality management system based on evaluation combined with development. The model (called Q2E) includes the establishment of a culture of routine feedback. The VET schools are given greater responsibility for quality assurance alongside the requirement to establish greater quality control. The pilot programme, established in 2005, is supported by Hesse’s Ministry of Cultural Affairs

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Germany - supporting employability

In Germany, based on the social legislation, rehabilitation is an essential part of the vocational qualification system. The centres for vocational rehabilitation provide opportunities for individuals who have been injured at work to maintain restore and improve their employability

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Germany - the chambers of commerce

In Germany all the responsible organisations, including the ministries, the chambers of commerce and the social partners are involved in developing VET

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Germany – developing an annual plan

Germany's Federal Ministry publishes an annual report on the supply and demand of VET in order to support planning of training provision

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