Project Information

INLearning 2009-2011
(Validating Learning for an Inclusive Society)

This project will produce a number of outputs as a result of the activities the consortium will be engaged in:

Research Study - on the validation system of informal and non-formal learning in each country of the consortium.

Research Study in understanding the occupational demands of a number of jobs in 7 different sectors, namely printing, agribusiness, construction, hospitality, transport, security and childcare.

Seminars/Stakeholders Meetings – local meetings for stakeholders in each partner country. These will form part of the research study regarding knowledge, skills and competences of the different jobs within the sectors considered. These meetings will also promote social inclusion, through the participation of different groups, thus recognizing the values of different voices.

Project Website – an interactive portal with the objective of disseminating work being done in the project and the results of the project, promoting the validation of informal and non-formal learning using the EQF level approach, providing a qualified consultancy support and promoting the Lifepass and the validation methodological framework across Europe.

Project Meetings – 4 meetings that will be held at different phases of the project, for decisions to be taken.

Validation Methodological Framework – the development of the methodology for the validation process with respect to the use of the Lifepass, which will spell out the major steps to be followed in this process.

Lifepass (portfolio pen drive) – consisting of a template on pen drive, in which individuals can insert evidence and testimonials of their learning, using ICT tools.

Validation Manual – accompanying the portfolio pen drive for both assessors and individuals, based on the experiences during the piloting phase of the Lifepass, This manual will provide a guide for all those who intend to use the Lifepass for the process of validation of informal and non-formal learning.

Dissemination Material – to promote the project.

Final Project Conference – marking the end of the project, where work done and outputs produced during the project will be disseminated to interest groups.

Target Groups

 The short-term targets are:

• Learners (skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers, the unemployed, persons with a disability, disadvantaged groups, voluntary workers, adult learners) – who wish to have their knowledge, skills and competences validated

• Employers who wish to know the competences of their workforce better and to identify any gaps in skills supply.

• Trade Unions promoting workers’ rights and capabilities.

• Accreditation Bodies ready to implant the EQF model into their awarding system of qualifications.

• Awarding bodies willing to test the EQF format to existing and emerging qualifications.

 

The long-term targets are:

• European Commission officials involved in promoting the validation of informal and non-formal learning

• European Commission Cluster on the validation of informal and non-formal learning

• Ministries of Education in European Countries

• National Qualifications Bodies

• Vocational Institutions

• Non-governmental Organisations

• International Organisations interested in the validation of informal and non-formal learning.