1. Skills - key to quality and
productivity PROSKILLS
05/2013 – 10/2014

2.  Two learning outcome-based qualifications were developed and
piloted (Hotel Receptionist / Reinforcing and Concreting works) in
co-operation between working life and VET colleges.
 Qualification descriptions covering working functions and
assessment criteria were issued for two pilot qualifications in line
with the recommendation and model for occupational standards
(NARK)
 Tutors and assessors were trained to provide them with skills to
assess learning outcomes in a competence-based system.
 A compendium of European and Russian regulations and policies
and legislation in the Federation of Russia supporting validation and
life long learning procedures was compiled.
 Russian experts in VET and representatives of Russian companies
and employer organisations were introduced to the Finnish
competence-based system
VALO project 2011 – 2012
Key achievements

3.  Training programme design for trainers and tutors in work-based
learning and assessment in a competence-based qualification
system was initiated.
 A new type of cooperation in VET between the companies,
employer organisations, authorities and schools was conceived.
 Companies involved have started adopting the qualification
standards as part of their HR policy (recruitment, assessment of
training needs).
 Quality of service in the pilot organisations in the hotel sector is
improving as a consequence of the project.
 Learning-outcome (competence) based approach for the design
of occupational standards was introduced in a high-level VET
Conference organised by NARK in Moscow. Interest at Federal
level to adopt the model of competence-based education
standards for the design of appr. 800 occupational standards by
2015.
VALO project 2011 – 2012
Key achievements

4.  to strengthen the supply of skilled and competent
employees in Russian and Finnish companies
operating in Russia, and improving the quality and
productivity of work and services
PROSKILLS - Overall objective

5. 1. Strengthening and institutionalising cooperation between
employers and education in the pilot sectors
2. Modernising vocational education and training (VET), by
increasing flexibility and better respond of VET to the real
needs of the working life
3. Increasing work-based learning and bringing enterprise
into the classroom
4. Developing the assessment, validation and recognition of
learning outcomes, including those gained outside of the
formal education and training system
PROSKILLS - Specific objectives

6. 1. A model for cooperation between companies and
vocational education and training (VET) has been
designed and piloted
2. Description of vocational qualification requirements
based on learning outcomes and designed in
cooperation with the companies in the pilot sectors has
been accomplished
3. A model for work-based learning has been designed
4. Description of the validation procedures (the model) has
been made
5. Dissemination mechanisms
PROSKILLS – Expected results

7. The innovative model of cooperation between educational
institutions and companies in the assessment and recognition /
validation of skills and competences has been developed and
piloted.
 10 competence tests were arranged successfully
 16 candidates demonstrated and validated their skills and
competences
 More than 60 representatives of stakeholder parties –
companies, educational institutions, candidates, professional
unions and associations, education authorities – discussed the
results of competence tests and perspectives of using new
experience during the International Forum. Participants of the
Forum agreed on the Memorandum which verified the
necessity of wide dissemination and implementation of the
project practices and results in VET and business environment
PROSKILLS - Results

8. Description of vocational qualification requirements based
on learning outcomes and designed in cooperation with the
companies in the pilot sectors has been accomplished
 In addition to the initial project plan of VALO and
PROSKILLS project three additional qualification
requirements have been described in learning outcomes
and piloted at competence tests: “Administrator, level 5”,
“Restoration Decorator, level 4” and “House painter, level
4”. This verifies the relevance and transferability of the
project results.
 All qualification requirements developed and described in
the project have been presented in the Publication
“Innovative forms of practical training and cooperation
with employers” as competence maps.
PROSKILLS - Results

9. A model for work-based learning has been designed
o New forms of work-based learning have been piloted.
o The procedure of the work-based competence and skills
assessment as well as methodological documents for
competence tests have been developed and piloted.
o Russian experts have developed the publication
“Innovative forms of practical training and cooperation
with employers”.
PROSKILLS - Results

10. Description of the validation procedures (the model) has been
made
o The model for the validation procedures has been developed and
piloted.
o Pilot schools in cooperation with partner companies and with
experts’ support have developed and piloted methodological
documents required for work-based learning and validation
processes. The model, universal formats and examples of
developed documents are presented in project publication .
o Group of experts for validation (22 persons) has successfully
finalized the project training course and obtained project
certificates.
o Russian experts have developed the publication “Validation of
prior learning in the system of qualification assessment and
certification”.
PROSKILLS - Results

11. Project web site http://valo.nwaip.ru/
o All training material used in different project
activities
o Video materials supporting the implementation
of the project and dissemination
o Project publications
PROSKILLS - Results

12. What validation gives to the working life:
 Saves time in staff training
 New forms of staff further training in cooperation with VET
institutions
 Procedures of staff assessment and evaluation
 Procedures of competence assessment before the recruitment
What validation gives to employees:
 Defining of the qualification level, self-assessment
 Work-based learning with guidance
 Opportunity for salary rising
 Competitiveness on the labour market
PROSKILLS Results

13. What validation gives to students / candidates:
 Makes competences visible and certified
 Increased awareness of one’s own competences
 Improved access to education
 Flexible learning paths
 Motivation to further learning
 Increased employment opportunities
 Better opportunity to retain employment (when qualified)
 Guidance in all forms of learning
 Work-based learning
 Knowledge of the requirements of qualifications
PROSKILLS Results

14. What validation gives to the education system:
 Evaluation of education quality in accordance to
employers’ requirements
 Active updating of educational programs content
 Development of work-based learning forms
 Further training for teachers and vocational trainers in the
form of work-based learning
 New forms of cooperation with the working life
All project participants and stakeholders who participated in
the final conference underlined, that the project gives them
valuable experience, which they are going to implement in
their future work and development.
PROSKILLS Results

15. Reference of project results to
Russian Federal level development
outlines
 promotion of social partnership between the VET sector and the
world of work
 closer and regular cooperation between VET organizations and
working life in order to develop VET and human resource
management in companies
 realization of on-the-job learning
 new financing possibilities for VET
 creation of competence-based (learning outcomes) professional
standards regulating the qualification requirements both at
work and VET institutions => better match between the
competences and qualification of graduating students and
adults at work

16.  more flexible and modular based training
programmes and wider introduction of distance
learning
 new routes to qualification as well as validation and
certification of qualification
 creation of certification centers
 possibility for individual training and learning
pathways
 improvement of guidance and counseling services
Reference of project results to
Russian Federal level development
outlines

17.  Finland:
 AMKE International Oy
 Joint Authority of Education in Espoo Region, OMNIA
 Savo Consortium for Education / EUedu - Centre for
European Educational Policy
 TTS Work Efficiency Association, Education
 Russia:
 North West Agency for International Projects
 St. Petersburg Education Committee
 Leningrad Region Education Committee
 VET schools, companies, hotels, employer associations
Main project partners and
stakeholders