An Approach to Qualifications through Negotiated Work Based Learning for the EU

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.

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Supported by the EU Lifelong Learning Programme

What are work based learning qualifications?

Work Based Learning Qualifications (WBLQUAL) is a European, Erasmus funded project working across five countries looking to refine a method of providing qualifications for work based learning that will also produce benefits for employers in performance, behaviour and attitude of learners.

University Education in Partnership with Industry Needs
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Objectives

  • Investigate aims, aspirations, issues, incentives and barriers through the following activities:
  • Conduct research into employer’s views by gathering information from a range of employers in Poland, UK, Italy, Denmark and Latvia
  • Conduct research into learner’s views by gathering information from a range of learners in Poland, UK, Italy, Denmark and Latvia
  • Conduct research into Academic views by gathering information from a range of HEIs in Poland, UK, Italy, Denmark and Latvia
  • Conduct research into application of WBL as a sector specific skills gap solution
    Integrate findings of research and formulate best practice for communicating the benefits of WBL to learners, employers and HEIs
  • Disseminate findings as widely as possible

Continuous Improvement