We wanted: - to acquire competences in order to modernize practical teaching, see examples of good practice and also the way of organizing the work of the center of competence, cooperation with employers and manufacturers, ways of securing modern equipment for practice as the techology in mechanical engineering technology develpes advances every day. A special interest is the field of mechanical engineering in our school is related to auto mechanics /automechatronics, welding, turning and milling, and the inclusion of students with disabilities in the education and implementation of practice. - to assess whether our students are ready for the labour market in the EU, in which areas new content needs to be introduced, and transfer an example of good practice to everyday activities in the learning process, to develop cooperation with employers and companies in the field of practical training and use of new equipment. Special focus was given to the students who are educated in the professions of locksmith, in the field of reapairing parts of the aircrafts and in the field of aeronautics. - to provide professional practice for students abroad recognized in the total fund of mandatory practical hours during school year, and for CNC operators to get acquainted with modern equipment that they had not the opportunity to see and work on during education in the school - to ensure recognition of acquired learning outcomes abroad. - to achieve the school's goals related to the development and internationalization strategy that involves fostering inclusiveness, giving equal opportunities and providing support through the inclusion of students with disabilities in project activities. - to encourage all participants to teamwork, - to develope responsibilities for their own actions and work, - to promote lifelong learning and activities to contribute to the development of soft skills necessary for further work and development of soft skills, as well as foreign language competences
According to the internationalization strategy the goals are: -Promote excellence and increase the reputation of vocational education and professional skills - Offer teachers a chance to develop professional skills - Give students the opportunity to work in the new country and compare: different working methods, tools, work environment and compare the learning outcomes - Improve cooperation between European companies and educational institutions, recognition of skills and qualifications - Strengthen the links between vocational education and the European world of work - Increase employment opportunities in Croatia and EU countries by raising the level of competences - Positive, innovative and enthusiastic models of European cooperation and communication contribute to the development of our school - Introduce and apply the innovative methods and procedures of work in the teaching process The development of cooperation with new EU partners, as well as the continuation of cooperation with existing ones, provide an opportunity to achieve the goals related to the internationalization and modernization of vocational education.