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E K E P I S NATIONAL ACCREDITATION CENTER FOR CONTINUING VOCATIONAL TRAINING. EKEPIS Identity. Foundation year: 1997 Operation: under the supervision of the Minister of Employment & Social Protection
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EKEPIS NATIONAL ACCREDITATION CENTER FOR CONTINUING VOCATIONAL TRAINING "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
EKEPIS Identity Foundation year: 1997 Operation: under the supervision of the Minister of Employment & Social Protection Allocation: Athens Financial European and national funds resources: Service fees "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
EKEPIS Objectives • Contribute to improvement of Lifelong Learning and Training • Establishan effective National Accreditation System • Link Continuing VET System to Initial VET System • Promote Recognition of vocational qualifications "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
EKEPIS Main Activities Accreditation, Monitoring & Evaluation Systems: • Training Providers • Adult Trainers • Support Services Professionals for Vulnerable Social Groups • Job Profiles • Training Programs "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Continuing Vocational Training System Training Providers: • Vocational Training Centers (KEK) accredited by E.KE.PIS. • Training Foundations, under the supervision of different Ministries e.g. Ministry of Health, Tourism, Merchantile Marine e.t.c. in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Training Providers Accreditation System Criteria: • Management & experience, Quality of Training services • Human Resources • Accessibility for people with disabilities "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Training Providers Accreditation System • Categories of Providers • Training Centers (KEK) • Specialized Training Centers for individuals with disabilities • Specialized Training Centers for ex- drug addicts "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Training Providers Accreditation System Evaluation Accreditation Criteria conformity Results Index Accreditation Renewal "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Trainers of Adults Accreditation System Developing in 3 stages: • Trainers Register • Training of Trainers • Accreditation of Trainers "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Trainers of Adults Accreditation System Trainers Register Criteria: • Academic Qualifications • Professional Experience • Teaching Experience "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Trainers of Adults Accreditation System Accredited Training Program 300hours 225 hours distance learning 75 hours face to face "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Trainers of Adults Accreditation System Accreditation Process A 20 min. Teaching Sample of a group of adults, is presented to a Special Committee of Assessors "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Accreditation System of Support Services Professionals Developing in 3 phases • Professionals Register • Training Course • Accreditation Process "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Training Programs Accreditation System Accreditation of Job Profiles Accreditation of CVT Programs Accreditation of Knowledge , Skills & Competencies "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Accreditation of Job Profiles Innovation: • Definition and update of skills and competencies • Engage Social Partners • Link training to labor market needs "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Accreditation of Job Profiles Criteria: • Description of occupation • Definition of occupational Standards • Required knowledge, skills & competencies • Learning paths (formal, informal learning) "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Accreditation of Job Profiles Stakeholders eligible to submit Job Profiles: • Collaborating bodies where the Social Partners are represented • Only for Key Competencies other Institutions are eligible (Universities, Human Resources Institutions) "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Accreditation of Job Profiles Accreditation Committee • 1 EKEPIS • 1 Organization for Vocational Education and Training (OEEK) • 1 Labor Observatory (PAEP SA) • 1 Employers delegates • 1 Employees delegates "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Training Programs Accreditation System Objectives • Development of Occupational Standards • Enhance of VET reliability • Quality assurance of CVET Programs "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Training Programs Accreditation System INNOVATION • Link CVET Programs to Job Profiles • Evaluation Process • Accreditation of knowledge, skills, competencies of Trainees "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Training Programs Accreditation System INNOVATION • Recognition of Vocational Qualifications in the labor market • Leading role of social partners in the process "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Training Programs Accreditation System Stakeholders eligible to submit VET Programs: ONLY VET PROVIDERS ACCREDITEDBY EKEPIS "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
Training Programs Accreditation System Structure of VET Programs: Program’s description Program’s content Methodology of knowledge, skills and competencies Evaluation "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006
EKEPIS NATIONAL ACCREDITATION CENTER FOR CONTINUING VOCATIONAL TRAINING "CERTIFIED" kick off meeting 2 & 3 November 2006