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Validation for migrants – How to make learning visible with Competence Cards
The document discusses the challenges faced by migrants in Germany regarding validation of their competencies, highlighting that many lack formal qualifications despite significant work experience. It details the development and implementation of competence cards designed to help refugees and low-skilled workers demonstrate their skills to facilitate labor market integration. The project aims to create a practical, visualized tool for assessing and documenting competencies, ultimately enhancing employment opportunities for migrants.
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- 1. Validation for Migrants CompetenceCards for Clearing Situation Dr. Martin Noack & Ramona López Cedefop Conference: How to make learning visible Thessaloniki, 28th November 2016
- 2. The Challenge inGermany: Lack of formal qualifications is a key barrier to labour-market integration of refugees Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 2 81 % do not have a formal VET or HE degree 23 % had less than 5 years of schooling 7 % had no schooling at all (BAMF 2016). BUT: 65% of asylum seekers have substantial work experience 28.11.2016
- 3. Growing number of„low skilled“ with labour shortages at the same time 0,75 Mio. 1,1 Mio. 0 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 2015 2020 Mio. Mio. „Low skilled“ in Germany Skilled labour shortages Souzrces: BIBB-Report 23/14 Tabelle 3; IAB aktueller Bericht 17/2015; eigene Berechnungen; vbw 2012 Tapping the potential of the „low skilled“. Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 3x lower AE participation 4x higher unemployment rate 328.11.2016 Existing „low skilled“ Additional „low skilled“ refugees Anticipated gaps
- 4. Source: Heisig &Solga (2013) Kompetenzen und Arbeitsmarktchancen von gering Qualifizierten in Deutschland Without a VET- or HE- degree even substantial key competences don‘t reduce labour market risks in Germany Numeracy skills of „low skilled“ males age 25-54 ys. (PIAAC) Austria Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation Germany Denmark Nether- lands UK USA Unemploymentratein% 428.11.2016
- 5. Validation of competencesis possible in FIN and F already today – Germany is in this regard a „developing country“ 1. Legal foundations: limited access to „external examination“ 19.000 cases per year 2. Procedures: only non-binding competences passes or exceptionally full recognition 3. Financing: largely unregulated 4. Institutional structures: hundreds of different actors without sufficient common standards 5. Support structures: no comprehensive and accessible infrastructure, existing procedures largely unknown www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/vnfil-in-europe Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 528.11.2016
- 6. Validation for Migrants- Competence Cards for Clearing Situation self-awareness of own capabilities DocumentationIdentification Learning Certification Assessment comparing evidence against reference standard gathering evidence for acquired learning outcomes formal qualification (or partial- qualification) Bertelsmann Stiftung activities cover 3 steps of validation procedure 628.11.2016
- 7. Responsibilities of themajor migration guidance systems in Germany Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 728.11.2016
- 8. But: No toolswere both sound and practical for clearing Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation Too reliant on written language Too time consuming Too complex Incompatible with labour agencies Too theoretical Not more tools but more practical ones are needed! 828.11.2016
- 9. What is neededis a tool that is … Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation Too reliant on written language Too time consuming Too complex Incompatible with labour agencies Too theoretical Visualized Modularised Easy and quick to use CompatiblePractical But: Base new tool on existing ones 928.11.2016
- 10. 1,5 years ofdeveloping Competence Cards for the clearing situation Online Survey Expert-Interviews + Research-Brochure 08/14 – 02/15 Workshop-Cycle/ Development of Competence Cards 03/15 - 07/15 Test Phase Competence Cards 07/15 - 10/15 10/15 - 12/15 Feedback- und Adjustment Phase AugJul Okt Dez Feb Apr JunSept Nov Jan Mrz Mai Aug SeptJul 2014 2015 Start of project 06/14 Okt Nov Dez Expert-Interviews + Research- Brochure Completion Phase I: brochure 02/15 Steering committee Workshop cycle Steering committee Completion Phase II: draft of competence cards + first user Introduction 07/15 Start of test phase Reflection workshop/ Steering committee Final convention Completion Phase III: end of test phase 10/15 Completion Phase IV: final competence cards with user manual 12/15 End of project Workshop on Qualification Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 1028.11.2016
- 11. The Competence CardsToolbox Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 46 competences 11 Interests 9 x further information documentation templates 7 languages Easy language “cultur-free” key visual Instruction video Guide Client 1128.11.2016
- 12. 10 Social skills Validationfor Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 18 Personal skills Red-framed competences are also used in the profiling of the PES in Germany 1228.11.2016
- 13. 18 Professional- andmethods skills Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 11 Interests 1328.11.2016
- 14. Testimonial Validation for Migrants- Competence Cards for Clearing Situation The full instruction video is to be found here 1428.11.2016
- 15. External Evaluation reportspositive reception (survey of 202 users) Competence cards fill a gap (52 %) Competence cards used in at least every 4th (2nd) counselling session (58 % (20 %)) Got to know clients faster and better (65 %) Better documentation of identified competences (63 %) Using competence cards prepares clients very well for profiling of PES (61 %) More practical counselling is possible (57 %) More flexible arrangement of counselling is possible (48 %) Competence cards offer concrete support, e.g. for compiling applications or CVs (48 %) More time-effective counselling is possible (40 %) Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 1528.11.2016
- 16. „Who would yourecommend to use the competence cards?“ Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 17,7 15,5 22,1 17,7 35,4 56,9 59,1 61,9 70,2 70,2 0 20 40 60 80 100 Ansprechpartnern des Förderprogramms Integration durch Qualifizierung (IQ) Durchführern von Integrationskursen Beratern der Jugendmigrationsdienste (JMD) Beratern der Agenturen für Arbeit oder der Jobcenter Beratern in der Migrationsberatung für Erwachsene (MBE) Ja, würde ich weiterempfehlen Ja, habe ich bereits empfohlen Angaben in % Quelle: Online-Befragung Migrationsberatung (Kompetenzkarten), n = 181 16 in % Source: Online-survey regarding competence cards: n = 181 Migration counsellors Guides at public employment services Counsellors in youth migration services Trainers in integration courses Contact persons in the IQ-network (recognition of foreign degrees) Yes, I would recommend them Yes, I have recommended them already 28.11.2016
- 17. Reach of thecompetence cards Currently 5th edition out since 10.11.2016 (more than 9.000 sets ordered & distributed) Since 01.08.2016 sets (in English and German) are open content (CC BY SA 4.0) Multiple requests for adaption of the cards from Germany and other EU-member states Since 22.09.2016 competences are described in 2 additional languages: Farsi & Tigrinya www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/competence-cards Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 1728.11.2016
- 18. Real life cases Validation forMigrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 1828.11.2016
- 19. Waheed: mechanical engineerfrom Syria, in Germany since Jan 2015 20 years of professional experience Responsible for 200 employees Integration course (B2 after 18 months) Formal degree recognized (after 10 months) Enrolled in a 3-semester university course Benefit of using Competence Cards: Realistic picture of match with German labour market Help with applications and job interviews Better fitting job recommendations Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 1928.11.2016
- 20. Waheed‘s Competence Profile(selection) Personal Skills Level Diligence/ Precision +++ Flexibility +++ Creativity +++ Motivation/Commitment +++ Decision-making +++ Holistic thinking ++ Willingness to learn ++ Resilience ++ Multitasking + Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 20 Methods Skills Level Customer orientation +++ Analytical skills/ problem solving +++ Independent work ++ Organisational skills ++ PC work + Pedagogical Skills + … SocialSkills Level Communication skills +++ Leadership skills +++ Interculturality +++ Teamwork Skills ++ Conflict- Management ++ Sensitivity/Empathy + … 28.11.2016
- 21. Gülcan: Single momof two from Turkey, 6 years of formal education Since age 8 moving between Germany and Turkey Worked in small cleaning jobs Took an internship in a senior residence Got a job at the residence Benefit of using Competence Cards: Building up self-esteem Identifying the right job Encouraging internship application Preparing for job interview Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 2128.11.2016
- 22. Gülcan‘s Competence Profile PersonalSkills Level Sense of responsibility +++ Reliability +++ Determination + Handling of money + Diligence/ Precision + Resilience + Motivation/ Commitment + Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 22 Methods Skills Level Care skills +++ Improvisational ability +++ Pedagogical Skills ++ Technical and manual skills ++ Analytical skills/ problem solving + Time management + SocialSkills Level Social commitment +++ Sensitivity/Empathy +++ Interculturality +++ Helpfulness +++ Interpersonal/ networking skills + Teamwork Skills + 28.11.2016
- 23. Validation for Migrants- Competence Cards for Clearing Situation Learning Assessment comparing evidence against reference standard Video-based assessment of professional competences 2328.11.2016
- 24. The Federal EmploymentAgency (BA) and the Bertelsmann Stiftung are developing a new instrument to assess vocational competencies Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation Computer-based • Using pictures and videos • Translated into 5 different languages • Conceived for a large number of potential beneficiaries • Easy and cost-efficient implementation Compatible with German VET • Specific tests for 30 reference occupations • Oriented towards real working and business processes • Does not aim for formal recognition of qualifications • Provides employers with a practice- oriented competence profile • Indicates training/qualification needs Integrated into the BA placement process • Nation-wide standardized implementation • Job counselling before and after testing • Allows for a targeted placement in employment and further training Vocational competence tests for refugees and low-skilled workers 2428.11.2016
- 25. Validation for Migrants- Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 25 The measuring instruments have low language requirements and use pictures and videos to assess occupational „action competencies“ ASCOT research initiative (BMBF funded, 2011-2015) Video and simulation-based approaches allow for a valid and reliable assessment of professional competencies 28.11.2016
- 26. Videos show concreteoccupational action situations in real-life settings… Example: Automotive mechatronics technician, competence area „standard service“, action situation „oil service“ Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 2628.11.2016
- 27. …represent occupational areas/assignments in firms …areclearly separable …are oriented towards existing partial qualification models …in sum represent the full vocational proficiency (as established in VET regulations) Measuring instruments are based on a pragmatic competence model Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 27 Occupational competence model Measurement in 5-8 competence areas, which… Test result indicates possible job assignments and further training needs 28.11.2016
- 28. Test result showsdifferentiated evaluation for each competence area Description of typical tasks and relevant competences • Preparation of workplace (e.g.. following cleanliness prescriptions) • Recognition of youth protection laws (e.g. knowing the regulations and judging necessity for an identification) • Offering diverse payment methods (e.g. knowing procedures for cash-free payment) • ... Example: Salesperson Competence area 1: Sales and customer advice Competence area 2: Cashier Competence area 3: Customer service Competence area 4: Marketing Competence area 5: Logistics Measurement on a three-level scale Highly competent Partially competent Low or no competence Derived statement Assignment in relevant area possible Assignment only partially possible – further training required Assignment in area not recommended Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 2828.11.2016
- 29. www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de Besuchen Sie unsauch auf Dr. Martin Noack Senior Expert Program Learning for Life Bertelsmann Stiftung Phone: +49 5241 81-81476 martin.noack@bertelsmann-stiftung.de Thank you for your attention! Ramona López Salinas Job Coach for Migrants Project COMMA PLUS AWO Interkulturell SH Phone: +49 431 519 2266 ramona.lopez@awo-sh.de
- 30. www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de Besuchen Sie unsauch auf Backup
- 31. 31 Metal Engineer/Metalwork Specialist 5 Electronics Technician(trade)3 Farmer4 Automotive Mechatronics Technician 2 Hotel and Catering Industry Expert Carpenter 7 8 Skilled Building Construction Worker 10 Skilled Interior Construction Worker 9 Cook6 Geriatric Nurse Expert for Furniture, Kitchen and Moving Services HairdresserSalesperson Plant Mechanic for HVAC and Sanitary Engineering Alterations Tailor Industrial Electrician Skilled Civil Engineering Worker Computer Science Expert for System Integration Building and Object Coaters Skilled Warehouse Operator Driver Baker Machine and Plant Operator Process Technician for Plastics and Rubber Engineering Plumber Food Salesperson (Bakery) Food Technology Expert Chemical Production Technician Building Cleaner Landscape Gardener Housekeeper Expert in Courier, Express and Postal Services 1 11 12 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 24 23 22 21 20 25 28 27 26 29 30 Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 3128.11.2016
- 32. 9 cards withadditional information + 3 enhancers Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation Working with the PC Musical Instruments Basic materials Information on language tests Classification of economy branches Links to different Profiling/Pass systems … 3228.11.2016
- 33. Manual comprised ofjust 1 page Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 3328.11.2016
- 34. „What is yourprognosis regarding your own future use of the cards?“ Validation for Migrants - Competence Cards for Clearing Situation 57,1 24,0 15,3 Ich gehe davon aus, dass ich das Kartenset in Zukunft häufiger als bislang einsetzen werde Quelle: Online-Befragung Migrationsberatung (Kompetenzkarten); n = 196; Werte < 3% werden nicht aufgeführt Angaben in % Ich gehe davon aus, dass ich das Kartenset in Zukunft seltener als bislang einsetzen werde Ich gehe davon aus, dass ich das Kartenset in Zukunft im selben Umfang wie bislang einsetzen werde keine Aussage möglich keine Angabe 34 no reply Don‘t know I assume, I will be using the cards more rarely in the future I assume, I will be using the cards about as often in the future I assume, I will be using the cards more often in the future 2,6 1 in % Source: Online-survey regarding competence cards: n = 196 28.11.2016
Editor's Notes
- #3 Without it 4x higher unemployment risk 3x lower AE participation Graph by Maximilian Dörrbecker (Chumwa) - Own work, using data and information from these web sites:Eurostat dataset migr_asyappctzm (direct download)Eurostat dataset tps00001 (direct download)FRONTEX Migratory Routes MapThis base map by alexrk, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=43280936
- #4 Was ist die Herausforderung?
- #5 Wo genau liegt das Problem?
- #6 Wo stehen wir? 19.200 bestandene Prüfungen aufgrund von Berufserfahrung in 2015 14.500 erfolgte Gleichwertigkeitsbescheide in 2015
- #7 Wie funktioniert das?
- #11 Nur kurz anreißen
- #12 1,5 Jahre Entwicklung mit welfare organisations und multiple practitioners workshops
- #16 Additional User Groups Public employment services Further public offices Refugee coordination Education management Welfare management Education providers Adult education centers (e.g. German as a second language, education counselling) Volunteer initiatives
- #17 Nur anreißen
- #25 Sichtbarmachung non-formal und informell erworbener beruflicher Kompetenzen formal geringqualifizierter Asylsuchender, Flüchtlinge und inländische Geringqualifizierte Entwicklung von Testverfahren zur Erfassung und Bewertung am Arbeitsmarkt verwertbarer Kompetenzen („berufliche Standortbestimmung“) standardisierte technologiebasierte Kompetenztests bild-/videobasiert und mehrsprachig Abdeckung 30 verschiedener Referenzberufe Ausrichtung der Kompetenztests an beruflich relevanten Handlungssituationen Integration in Beratungs- und Vermittlungsarbeit der Bundesagentur für Arbeit
- #26 Only closed Itemformats (Multiple choice, single choice,…) About 120 Items per test (max. duration 4 h) Automatic analysis and reporting of the test result
- #27 Two mistakes To grease the O-ring (before putting it on the filter) - To use a