Examining the conceptual basis of transparency and transferability tools in the EU
Informed by European experiences, this article examines the conceptual basis of transparency and transferability tools in the EU and underlines the importance of distinguishing between qualifications and competencies and how this can be achieved by precisely applying learning outcomes terminology.
Due to technological changes in the world of work, continuous competence development is increasingly important. This article examines the prevalence of competence management in companies and investigates whether it influences the participation of low-skilled employees in non-formal CVET.
Labour market and vocational education and training
In times of societal transformation, the interaction between the labour market and VET is facing considerable challenges. This issue of BWP asks how VET can be structured in a way which enables it to keep pace with the speed of the transformation.
The examination system is being altered by reforms and by digitalisation. The pressure to modernise is considerable. This issue sets out the current challenges and presents research results and approaches towards the further development of the examination system which have been adopted in practice.
How is digitalisation changing occupational learning? This issue of BWP looks at learning contents, at the competencies that need to be imparted and at methodological and didactic questions.
