The general objective of METVET is to tackle the existing skills gap in training for Aluminium & Metal Constructions technicians, by creating a demand driven training in order to meet the growing demand for new skills of Aluminium & Metal Constructions technicians in the current construction industry. This is being realized through the development of a detailed professional (qualification) profile, the designing of a core curriculum targeted for level 5 (EQF) and the corresponding VET program, including innovative teaching methods. Briefly, the following results have been achieved so far. WP1: Project Management. Necessary actions to enable the smooth operation of METVET have been undertaken. WP2: Definition of joint skills demands-Need analysis. The list of existing skills has been released. A questionnaire regarding the green skill needs has been prepared and mutually agreed by all partners to proceed to the survey. The adequate number of questionnaires has been collected from Greece, Germany and Italy. Results have been presented during the first thematic workshop in Germany. WP3: Creation Profile. This cornerstone Deliverable is still in progress. After gathering the methodologies followed in Greece Germany and Italy, in order to develop a new Professional Profile, a joint methodology was discussed and decided. WP4: Creation of Curriculum and Syllabus, Qualification standard, evaluation and certification. The curriculum for Aluminium & Metal constructions technicians is currently in progress, based on the results provided from WP2 and WP3. WP5: Dissemination and awareness raising. A dissemination strategy has been designed and currently followed. A dissemination report covering all pertaining actions has been issued. A stakeholder’s data base has been created. WP6: The Memorandum of Understanding and the Learning Agreements are now being prepared. WP7: External Evaluation; Quality Management and Sustainability. The external evaluation plan is currently operational and the corresponding report has been delivered.
To overcome the skill mismatch and improve employability in Industry 4.0, the project focused on Mechatronics industrial manufacturing as well as on post-secondary VET curricula. The NEW METRO Alliance for Mechatronics aimed to: develop an innovative European framework of Competences focused on Mechatronics Engineering Technician, design a European VET Curriculum, develop modular learning contents, design and develop a shared framework to assess skills matching the labour market requirements.
Mechatronics combines different state-of-the-art knowledge and skills to design, implement, and maintain devices and systems used industrially and in our everyday life. Manufacturing and services, agriculture, healthcare, automotive, aerospace and other sectors' competitiveness are strongly dependent on mechatronics. In Europe, there is a skills shortage that could be an obstacle to the full development of Europe's industrial potential. At the same time, mechatronics will increase employability
<< Background >> Mechatronics combines different state-of-the-art knowledge and skills to design, implement, and maintain devices and systems used industrially and in our everyday life. Manufacturing and services, agriculture, healthcare, automotive, aerospace and other sectors' competitiveness are strongly dependent on mechatronics. In Europe, there is a skills shortage that could be an obstacle to the full development of Europe's industrial potential. At the same time, mechatronics will increase employability << Objectives >> To overcome the skill mismatch and improve employability in Industry 4.0, the project focused on Mechatronics industrial manufacturing as well as on post-secondary VET curricula. The NEW METRO Alliance for Mechatronics aimed to: develop an innovative European framework of Competences focused on Mechatronics Engineering Technician, design a European VET Curriculum, develop modular learning contents, design and develop a shared framework to assess skills matching the labour market requirements. << Implementation >> The cooperation among Partners including Technological Universities in PO, LV, GR, Universities specialised in training design in AU, EQF 5 VET providers in IT, public administration and VET school in ES, and sectoral representative bodies in IT and DE allowed the integration of different points of view and to outline a framework of competencies and learning methodologies highly flexible and adaptable to different EU contexts. The project lives beyond its duration thanks to network cooperation << Results >> All NEW METRO Mechatronics Alliance results are OER, available on the project website and e-learning platform. These include Surveys to optimise the European curriculum for a higher mechatronics technician 5 EQF, shared with regulatory frameworks of different countries, a model of 17 core competencies for mechatronics and the e-learning platform collecting all training material related to the identified skills. All products were validated by over 100 stakeholders from IT, PO, DE, ES, GR, LV, AU