The aim of the project is to develop a curriculum and syllabuses that meet the requirements of the business to the specialists working in the textile and clothing industry (TCI).The project responds to the tremendous need for engineers, especially those who can work with CAD, CAM, CAE and PLM systems requiring a higher level of ICT proficiency.The curriculum of Application of ICT in Design of Textile and Clothing will provide knowledge and skills for design and production of textiles and clothing, as well as basic ICT and entrepreneurial skills. Both target groups are young people: those looking for their professional realization in TCI, and those who already work in TCI but need to improve their qualification.In order to meet the new requirements, a preliminary survey among European companies to specify their needs is foreseen. The long-term training experience of the partners as well as the obtained results of the survey will allow the development of a curriculum, the content of which will be in line with the determined requirements. Prior to its final approval, it will be discussed with industry chambers and associations in partner countries.The syllabus will be structured in modules. Some of them will be suitable for all kinds of production, for example, Introduction to ICT, Quality Control, Entrepreneurship, etc., others will be targeted at a particular production, such as Design and Production of Knitwear, etc.Individual modules will be developed by university lecturers, with the active involvement of consortium associations, a cluster, companies and a continuous training centre. It will be done in separate work packages, with a leading partner for each package depending on the specifics of the module and participant’s expertise.The new courses will be entirely practical, interactive and suitable for distance learning, which is an advantage for people already working.Course materials will be available through both the AUTEX site and the project website.
Develop a curriculum and syllabuses that meet business requirements in TCI; Stimulate entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial skills of higher education teaching staff and professionals in TCI; Respond to partner institutions’ needs for new education and training modules in EU studies; Strengthen the internationalization of education in participating universities through the establishment of new networks of researchers in TCI higher education; Encourage intercultural communication.
The main purpose of the project is development of learning materials that will support to introduce entrepreneurial and digital skills within the three types of target learners into the textile and clothing industry. These groups are students, staff and teachers/researchers. The learning materials are publically available online supported by the training mobilites and workshops.
<< Background >> The main purpose of the project is development of learning materials that will support to introduce entrepreneurial and digital skills within the three types of target learners into the textile and clothing industry. These groups are students, staff and teachers/researchers. The learning materials are publically available online supported by the training mobilites and workshops. << Objectives >> Develop a curriculum and syllabuses that meet business requirements in TCI; Stimulate entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial skills of higher education teaching staff and professionals in TCI; Respond to partner institutions’ needs for new education and training modules in EU studies; Strengthen the internationalization of education in participating universities through the establishment of new networks of researchers in TCI higher education; Encourage intercultural communication. << Implementation >> The implementation process is based on a preliminarily approved program. The implementation of the project activities includes the development of training materials, organization of the workshops, and performing training mobilities. The process of implementation was observed by selected by the project consortium Management committee, Quality control committee, Education and training committee, and Dissemination committee. << Results >> Jointly developed and implemented new curricula in Textile and Clothing production; Validation, dissemination and practical application of the main outputs with the support of EU Universities and Business associations; An appropriate and validated framework for ongoing training and competence provision to the TCLF professionals; A digital and entrepreneurial TCLF quality training certification scheme; Fostered regional cooperation in education between partner universities.