The aim of Creating KnowLedge and SkilLs in AddItive Manufacturing (CLLAIM) is to address the Manufacturing & Engineering sector, develop a brand-new European sector-oriented qualification system and body in Additive Manufacturing (AM) through the exchange among EU partners of innovative training curricula. These curricula are designed for currently 4 absent levels of qualification, from operator, designer, specialist to inspector.CLLAIM will develop a recognition and validation of competences process, as well as the assessment of competences in the workplace for workers of the AM supply-chain. EQF and ECVET methodologies are applied to these curricula, as well as work-based learning, targeting the introduction of an Assessment and Recognition of Prior Learning Model among partners that already provide the training but don´t have recognition and validation of the qualifications processes established. Other objectives to be developed are: • Set up the basis for the creation of an innovative industry-led and harmonized training system in AM• The introduction of work-based learning, recognition of prior learning among EU partners in AM sector• Establishing an operational framework to develop a model based on EQF levels, boosting the recognition and transfer of credits by applying ECVET methodology and tools• Enhancing skills and competences in the AM sector by promoting exchange of successful pedagogical methods and practices between VET teachers and trainers • Developing an EU Network to stimulate future cooperation and mobility in the field of education and work and promoting the project results as a best practice to other sectors CLLAIM project is aligned with KA2-SSA aim, contributing to the design and delivery of a joint VET programme, developing teaching and training methodologies, focused on a ground-breaking economic sector for the EU community, with emerging sectoral oriented professional needs.
Training qualifications developed during the project that were identified as more relevant during consultation with industry are totally aligned with EU tools, and thereforewith EQF levels and ESCO taxonomy, with total alignment with the upcoming standards for the qualification of AM personnel, development of a pedagogical kit for the exchange of best practices between IAMQS training providers. Feedback loops towards a continuous improvement of project results ensuring good impact in industry.
CLLAIM project is to create an International AM qualification body and to design an International harmonized qualification system and respective qualifications according to AM market needs, due to a relevant and unpredictable growing future in AM and because of that, job positions are very hard to fill with current training and a shortage of qualified workers in AM technology that can meet the expected high levels of demand for high-performance products.
<< Background >> CLLAIM project is to create an International AM qualification body and to design an International harmonized qualification system and respective qualifications according to AM market needs, due to a relevant and unpredictable growing future in AM and because of that, job positions are very hard to fill with current training and a shortage of qualified workers in AM technology that can meet the expected high levels of demand for high-performance products. << Objectives >> Training qualifications developed during the project that were identified as more relevant during consultation with industry are totally aligned with EU tools, and thereforewith EQF levels and ESCO taxonomy, with total alignment with the upcoming standards for the qualification of AM personnel, development of a pedagogical kit for the exchange of best practices between IAMQS training providers. Feedback loops towards a continuous improvement of project results ensuring good impact in industry. << Implementation >> The qualifications and guidelines were developed in accordance with EU tools to facilitate their integration and implementation, both at national and international levels. To this end, pilot activities were conducted to test the developed qualifications, RPL methodology and tools, which resulted in a positive validation of the system developed during the project and implementation of a cluster meeting with National Qualification Agencies to foster the integration of the qualifications. << Results >> Development of harmonised of AM training /qualifications (Operator, Designer, Supervisor and Inspector in AM) supported by a Quality Assurance System led to the creation of an innovative International AM Qualification System (IAMQS). RPL and LO´s methodology and including CLLAIM qualifications in National Qualification Frameworks was initiated. Development of Mainstreaming Committee to ensure that the guidelines and qualifications developed in CLLAIM are continuously actualized.