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APL in processing industry:
focus on assessments
Sanne van Rijswijk, VAPRO-OVP
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Program
• Introduction on VAPRO-OVP
• Competencies according to VAPRO-OVP
• APL in the processing industry
• Example
Introduction on VAPRO-OVP
• VAPRO Foundation: National Institute for Vocational Training in the Processing Industries and Laboratories.
• OVP Foundation: Training Fund.
• VAPRO-OVP Ltd.: HRD Consultancy and Learning Resources.
VAPRO-OVP group
Vocational education: 2 routes
BBLBOL
Combined work and learning
Level 1 to 5
70% on the job
6-8 hours a week at school
School-based Work-based
Learning at school (ROC)
Level 1 to 5
25% practical
2 placements for 6 months
Vocational education: 5 levels
Level 1: assistant operator
Level 3: senior operator
Level 4: all-round operator
Level 2: operator
Level 5: associate degree
Main Tasks VAPRO-OVP (1)
VAPRO foundation
• Developing transparent qualification structures and training programs for (future) employees, based on competencies
• Nation wide assessment and certification
OVP foundation
• Training Fund for Continuous Training of workers
• Agency for ESF and for the Ministry of Social Affairs
Main Tasks VAPRO-OVP (2)
VAPRO-OVP ltd • Consultancy in the field of HRD in companies
• Developing curricular and educational materials
• Developing training-on-the-job systems
• International projects: Projects in EU-countries, office in Belgium, customized training for companies abroad
Processing Industries
• Chemical industries
• Pharmaceutical industries
• Plastic and rubber industries
• Paper industries
• Glass- and ceramics industries
• Food industries
Key Facts and Figures
• 110 employees (technical and educational specialists)
• 700 processing companies; 750 labs
• 15000 students: 9000 adults; 6000 youngsters
• 65 schools: 30 public, 35 private
• Turn over: 14 million Euro (25% Min. Ed.)
Competencies according to VAPRO-OVP
Competencies
Knowledge
Behavioral skills
Working attitude based on:
Self image
Conventions and views
Personal characteristics
Motives
Professional competency profile• Competencies: professional competency
indicators
• The processing operator demonstrates that he is able to operate the processing machinery.
• Criteria for success:– Operates the machinery according to the
operating procedures.– Takes samples to monitor quality– Communicates results of samples with quality
department
Competency-based examination
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Starting points• employability of employees;• different learning-experiences
can lead to qualifications.
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Goal • to prevent an operator from learning things
he already knows
Target group operators:• Possible students for work based route• Working in the processing industry for at
least 5 years • In the company for at least 2 years
Examination vs. APL
• What are the main differences?
Examination vs. APLRegular exam
10
0
Starting point is 10
With every mistake you deduct some points
Sample of the study material, representative for the total
There’s only success or failure
Examination vs. APLAPL
10
0
Starting point is 0
With every good answer you add up some points
No sample, assess every subject
There’s (almost) always success
APL procedure (1) quick scan
(2) Written evidence: Learning experienceJobexperienceOther experiences
(3) Jobexperience (internal assessment)- interviews- observations
(4) External assessment
PORTFOLIO
(5) Appraisal and (6) advise
Quick scan
• Determine feasibility of the APL procedure.
• Inform candidates about the APL-procedure.
(1) quick scan
Written evidence
Experience from:-Learning-Working-other
Work experience
Company internal assessment
(4) External assessment
PORTFOLIO
Appraisal and advise
Portfolio
• Personal data
• Learning experience
• Work experience
• Other experience
(1) quick scan
Written evidence
Experience on-Learning- working- other
Work experience
Companu internal assessment
(4) External assessment
PORTFOLIO
Appraisal and advise
Company internal assessment
• At the workplace
• Work experience– Interviews– Observations
• Two assessors
(1) quick scan
Written evidence
Experience on-Learning- working - other
Work experience
CompanyInternal assessment
(4) External assessment
PORTFOLIO
Appraisal and advise
External assessment
• Transfer• Maintenance• Safety, health and
environment• Professional knowledge• Process analyzing
(1) quick scan
Written experience on
-Learning- working- other
Work experience
CompanyInternalassessment
(4) External assessment
PORTFOLIO
Appraisal and advise
Appraisal and advise (1) quick scan
(2) Written evidence: Learning experienceJobexperienceOther experiences
(3) Jobexperience (internal assessment)- interviews- observations
(4) External assessment
PORTFOLIO
(5) Appraisal and (6) advise
• Based on portfolio, company internal assessment and external assessment
• Professional competency profile
• Translated into advise
Example
Example APL candidate
• Male• 45 years• 20 years experience processing industry
(paper industry)• reorganization• since 3 years working at company (food
industry)• need for education because of regulation
Example APL candidate
• APL performed in September 2005• Quick scan resulted in APL on level 3• Results
– Portfolio: hobby is repairing cars -> very good at maintenance
– Company internal assessment: he has almost all the practical components of competencies
– External assessment: he lacks knowledge of process analyzing and quality control
Example APL candidate
• Advise – Process analyzing, quality control – Regular examination
• Recognition of experience and informal learning
• Motivation enlarged• Education time reduced by 70%
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