Main objective of this project is: Contributing to the quality assurance in VET and AE, by adaptation of private VET/ AE providers to the sustainable model of certification based on micro credentials, and introduction of digital tool for issuing digital certificates, compatible with the Europass Digital Credentials Infrastructure (EDCI), with full implementation of the standards, modules and credits for qualifications and trainings they provide. SO1 Adopting common principles and methodologies in regular work of AE/VET providers, to enable interoperability of qualifications; SO2 Improve quality standards at AE/VET providers on European level; SO3 Introduce digitalization in systems for certification; and SO4 Facilitate validation of non-formal and informal learning. Target group are VET and AE providers (non-formal) across the Europe, beneficiaries of their services, practitioners and policy makers in the field of VET and AE and wider all stakeholders active in those fields. The project aims, VET and AE providers to go digital, minimize the need for paper documents and issues all documentation directly to the learners’ portfolio.
To contribute at interoperability of qualifications, and respond to the new world of globalization and technology, by: - Developing and adopting common methodology for modular learning, based on learning outcomes and micro-credentials - Participate in European Digital Credentials Infrastructure, developing under Europass platform Both needs are identified as one of its 12 flagship actions In the NEW European skills agenda, published on 1 July 2020, to support the quality, transparency and uptake across the EU: Action 10: A European approach to micro-credentials Action 11: New Europass platform And are parts of Communication for achieving the new European Education area by 2025. This project contributes at standardization and quality, in the field of VET and AE education.