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Topics. General Information Daily routine Liechtenstein and Liechtenstein in figures Vocational Education Training (VET) Overview of the VET system Brief introduction of the Department of VET International activities European Programmes in Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein in figures.

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  1. Topics General Information • Daily routine • Liechtenstein and Liechtenstein in figures Vocational Education Training (VET) • Overview of the VET system • Brief introduction of the Department of VET International activities • European Programmes in Liechtenstein

  2. Liechtenstein in figures Area 160 square km 4th smallest country in Europe Villages/Towns 11 Population total 34’000 Other nationalities 34.4% Lowest point 430m Highest mountain 2599m Frontiers 41.1km with CH 34.9km with A Employees 29’100 Resident employees 19’100

  3. History of Liechtenstein 1342 The county of Vaduz is established 1699 Prince Johann Adam Andreas purchases the Lordship of Schellenberg 1712 Prince Johann Adam Andreas purchases the country of Vaduz 1852 Customs treaty with Austria 1921 New constitution enters info force 1923 Customs treaty with Switzerland & introduction of the Swiss franc 1978 Membership of the Council of Europe 1990Membership of the UN 1991 Membership of EFTA 1995 Membership of the EEA and the WTO 2003 New constitution enters into force 2004 Prince Alois is appointed by Prince Hans-Adam II as his deputy

  4. Government Minister Martin Meyer Minister Rita Kieber -Beck Prime Minister Otmar Hasler Deputy Prime Minister Klaus Tschütscher Minister Hugo Quaderer • Home Affairs • Public Health • Transport and • Telecommunication • Foreign Affairs • Cultural Affairs • Family and Equal • Opportunity • General • Government • Affairs • Finance • Construction • Public Works • Economic Affairs • Justice • Sports • Education • Social Affairs • Environmental • Affairs Land us • Planning • Agriculture and • Forestry

  5. Parliament According to the Constitution, Liechtenstein is a “constitutional hereditary monarchy on a democratic and parliamentary basis.” The Liechtenstein Parliament 25 Members of Parliament • Parliamentary Group of the Progressive Citizens’ Party 12 members (Fortschrittliche Bürgerpartei, FBP) • Parliamentary Group of the Patriotic Union (Vaterländische Union, VU) 10 members • Free List (Freie Liste, FL) 3 member

  6. Liechtenstein in figures / economy Millions- CHF 1) Only firms which are member of the Chamber of Cpmmerce and Industry

  7. Liechtenstein in figures / economy Most important export countries: • US • Germany • Switzerland • France • Italy • Taiwan (Unaxis-Balzers AG) • Japan • Austria

  8. Overview Education System

  9. Educational System of Liechtenstein University Universities of Applied Sciences (Higher Educational Institutions) Gymnasium (16 to19 years) Vocational School at higher level Sheltered Workshop Preparatory Course Professional School Apprenticeship/Vocational School (2, 3 or 4 years) Voluntary tenth school year Gymnasium Secondary School: Realschule, Oberschule (12 to 15 years) Special Upper Schools compulsory school attendance for everyone Primary School (7 to 11 years) Special School Kindergarten (4 to 6 years) Special Kinder garden

  10. Education Institutions Kinder garden Primary School Lower Secondary School Upper Secondary School Gymnasium "formatio" Bilingual Private School Liechtenstein Waldorf School Liechtenstein School of Music Liechtenstein School of Art Voluntary Tenth Year Special Education Adult Education Vocational HighSchool Professional Colleges Universities Research Institutes

  11. Overview Vocational Education Training Organisations

  12. Our Interests • Vocational training (dual system) • high quality in VET • Socialise with experts in the VET field • Enter in the professional life • Organisation of the Vocational Training School • Counselling of immigrants • Further education for teachers/trainers

  13. Liechtenstein Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Association of Liechtenstein Trustees Chamber of Trade and Commerce ) Association of Liechtenstein Employees Association of Liechtenstein Banks Organisation of the VET Government Minister of Education Department of Vocational Training (National Body) Council of Vocational Training

  14. Vocational Counselling Office General Director Werner Kranz Department VET Department of Education National activities International activities Department of Education Minister of Education Hugo Quaderer

  15. Vocational Training General Director Werner Kranz Department VET Carmen Felah Secretary Maria Lässer Counsellor Sabine Wille Counsellor Silvia Risch-Wirth Mobility Stefan A. Sohler EU-VET Adolf Frick Counsellor Manfred Bereiter Mobility EQF EUROPASS Leonardo da Vinci CEDEFOP

  16. Vocational Education Act General Information • Vocational Education Act (1976) • A revision will follow (2008) • Legal framework • Organisation of vocational education • Initial vocational training • Continued educational and re-training • Financial matters

  17. Tasks of the VET Department • Support the government and the Council of Vocational Education • Supervise VET schools and enterprises where apprentices are trained • Advise apprentices, parents and trainers • Monitor the compliance of an apprenticeship with all legal and contractual conditions • Monitor the quality of training placements • Issuance the certifications • Is in charge of the budget for VET-System • A revision will follow (2007/2008)

  18. Skilled in the applied profession • Infrastructure is assessable • Profession experience Investigation / Evaluation Measurements for improvements Inspection of the company Successful? NO YES Licence / Permission Training for Trainer Special monitoring during the first Phase of the apprenticeship High Quality - Training Places An enterprise applies for a apprentice training permission Key figures provider of training places Total approx. 700 Active 450 Based on the new Vocational Training Act a periodically auditing and monitoring will take place

  19. Swiss Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET). concept has to be revised Evaluation of the concept / clarification of the demand Approval NO YES OPET approves the profession Pilot project phase All departments of VET are responsible for the implementation Validation of a new Profession A trade association develops the concept for a new profession At the same time the OPET approves a profession it is also recognised in Liechtenstein

  20. Polymechanic and key Figures Vocational Education Training in Liechtenstein

  21. Up to 7 weeks during the apprenticeship 3 to 4 days a week 1 to 2 days a week Training Centres Enterprise Vocational School Ploymechanic Dual Training System

  22. Special School Harmonised Ability System Advanced module Basis module Vocational High School 3 or 4 years Qualifications Pre-Vocational Training up to 2 years Requirements

  23. Dual Training System in Figures • Approximately 700 enterprises where apprentices are trained • 1100 apprentices in total • Each year 350 school leavers start their apprenticeship • Professional education is offered in more than 100 professions • All vocational training schools are located in Switzerland (Buchs, Sargans, St. Gall, Zurich,…)

  24. Most popular Professions Key figures 2005 • 1130 apprentices in total • 22% (248) commercial admin. • 6% (67) plolymechanics • 5% (59) computer scientiest • total 101 different professions • 395 companies and small firms

  25. Largest Provider of apprenticeship places The 15 largest companies provide over 1/3 of all apprenticeship places in Liechtenstein

  26. Overview European Initiatives and Programmes

  27. ... Stands for: • Mobility in Europe • Innovation in VET • Int. networks • Technology exchange • ... Stands for: • European VET Centre • Study visits • Network activites • Knowledge transfer Overview EU-Programmes • ... Stands for: • Recognition of international practical training • Transparency in VET • Cooperation between companies and education organisations

  28. „Leonardo-Team“ Liechtenstein Deputy Agency Leader: Dipl.-Ing. FH Stefan A. Sohler, MBA Tel: (+423) 236 72 21 e-mail: stefan.sohler@abb.llv.li Counselling and monitoring of projects All financial issues and audits Public work Reports Event OrganisationCEDEFOP Study visits EUROPASS-Vocational Training Agency Leader: Dipl.-Ing. FH Werner Kranz Tel: (+423) 236 72 10 e-mail: Werner.Kranz@abb.llv.li Leonardo Office : Karin Lama Castro Tel: (+423) 236 72 22 e-mail: karin.lama-castro@abb.llv.li Program information Event Organisation Administration Website Leonardo da Vinci

  29. www.4yf.org Project-Team Contact: harry@ardimedia.com Leonardo da Vinci Product • Project objectives: • Support for the choice of occupation • Online-tool • Fancy design • Increase the social competences • Project features: • 10 modules • Total 150 questions • Six characters can be chosen • Duration approx. 45 minutes

  30. Leonardo da Vinci Product http://www.leonardotts.com/web/

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