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  • On validation at the VPL Biennale in Berlin

    On validation at the VPL Biennale in Berlin

    The VPL Biennale is the largest conference in Europe on the validation of non-formal and informal learning. It took place this year on May 7 and 8 in the German capital. During the two-day event, 33 experts from around the world shared their experiences and good practices in validating previously acquired knowledge. During the Biennale, the Berlin Declaration on the Validation of Prior Learning was also adopted, which is intended as a document defining the direction of policy development in the field of validation. Many experts, stakeholders, politicians and representatives of the public sector from 40 countries were involved in its development.

    An enthusiastic reception for the Polish team

    The day before the Biennale, on Monday, May 6, a meeting of the European Qualifications Framework Advisory Group was held. This group was established to support the European Commission in implementing qualifications frameworks as a policy instrument for lifelong learning. IBE representatives presented a report to this international body on the implementation of solutions in Poland for the validation of non-formal and informal learning. The report discusses the Integrated Qualifications System and the effects of Poland’s education reforms, which provide new opportunities for confirming learning outcomes. The presentation by the Polish team was received with much enthusiasm and was widely commented on by the international group of experts.

     

  • New qualifications in the IQS

    New qualifications in the IQS

    The following market qualifications were included in the IQS by a decision of the Minister of Internal Affairs:

    1) Designing fire protection – sound warning systems;

    2) Designing fire protection – fire alarm systems and operating fire protection devices;

    3) Designing fire protection – fixed gas extinguishing devices;

    4) Installation and maintenance of fire protection systems – sound warning systems;

    5) Installation and maintenance of fire protection systems – fire alarm systems and operating fire protection equipment;

    6) Installation and maintenance of fire protection systems – fixed gas extinguishing devices;

    7) Installation and maintenance of autonomous detectors: carbon monoxide, smoke, heat and gas.

    The announcement on the inclusion in the IQS of the market qualifications for the design, installation and maintenance of fire protection systems as well as the installation and maintenance of autonomous detectors is available at: http://monitorpolski.gov.pl/MP/2019/446.

     

  • Droniada 2019 – on qualifications in Industry 4.0

    Droniada 2019 – on qualifications in Industry 4.0

    Nine teams from six Polish polytechnic universities will participate in the competition. „We expect innovative solutions in the field of robotics, infocommunications and aviation, which in the future will be able to be used in business or crisis response,” said Sławomir Kosieliński, president of the Mikromakro Institute Foundation board and director of the Centre for Studies on the Future at Collegium Civitas. The event will be opened by a seminar devoted to related professions and the situation in the labour market. The competition itself will start on Thursday, June 6. On the same day, Droniada guests will have the opportunity to listen to a debate on the Integrated Qualifications System, which will be conducted by experts from the Educational Research Institute.

    See you in Katowice!

    Droniada will be held on June 5-8 at the Silesian Aeroclub at the Katowice-Muchowiec Airport. The event is addressed, among others, to scientific communities, local government organisations, public benefit organisations, uniformed services, as well as representatives of the ICT, drone-robotics, space, air, energy and mining, agri-food, construction, transport, logistics and automotive sectors. You are cordially invited to attend!

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  • Qualifications in the fashion industry. You are invited to a seminar!

    Qualifications in the fashion industry. You are invited to a seminar!

    During the seminar, experts from the Educational Research Institute will present the tools designed to support the fashion sector. They will show how the Sectoral Qualifications Framework for the fashion industry can be used in the areas of employee recruitment, qualifications management or the identification of competency gaps, as well as discuss the benefits of describing market qualifications and including them in the IQS. A discussion panel is also planned, during which key representatives of the sector will share their opinions on the future of the industry in the context of its human resource development.

    The seminar is addressed to all representatives of the fashion industry: employers, employees, representatives of industry organisations, trade unions and training companies, as well as representatives of the central administration, local governments and all those interested in this subject.

    The seminar will be held on June 4, 2019, between 09:30 and 15:15 at Hotel Focus, ul. Łąkowa 23/25 in Łódź. Participation in the seminar is free, and participants from outside of Łódź can have their travel costs reimbursed. You are cordially invited to attend!

    SEMINAR PROGRAMME 

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  • Watch the recording of the first public debate about the IQS

    Watch the recording of the first public debate about the IQS

    Dr. Piotr Stankiewicz, Director of the Educational Research Institute, opened the conference with a speech. Subsequently, participants had the opportunity to listen to, among others, Prof. Ewa Chmielecka from the Warsaw School of Economics, Tadeusz Pisarek from the Social Dialogue Council and Urszula Martynowicz, Director of the Strategy, Qualifications and Vocational Training Department at the Ministry of National Education. Many important issues relating to the Integrated Qualifications System were addressed, and the panelists also answered questions from the audience.

    We invite you to watch these proceedings!  

    2019 is the year of the public debate about the IQS

    This conference inaugurated a series of ten meetings that will take place throughout 2019. The meetings will be an excellent opportunity to summarise and reflect on the activities undertaken in the context of developing and implementing the IQS and those planned in the coming years. We will keep you informed about the dates of the next meetings.

    „The IQS – a bridge connecting education and the labour market” | Recording from the debate

     

     

  • Seminar on the IQS for the media

    Seminar on the IQS for the media

    The seminar will be an excellent opportunity to present information on the Integrated Qualifications Register (ZRK) from the perspective of institutions implementing the system and in the context of processes relating to describing, including and attaining qualifications. Seminar participants will learn the basic assumptions of the system and the benefits of its implementation. They will also have the opportunity to participate in an open debate that will conclude the event.

    The seminar will be attended by representatives of three sectors: public, social and private, which will enable an exchange of experiences and a presentation of the discussed issues from different perspectives. It will also be an opportunity to find an answers to the question of how to best inform potential users about the Integrated Qualifications System, so that the premises of the system and the benefits of becoming involved in its operation are transparent and understandable to everyone.

    The seminar will take place on Wednesday, 22 May 2019 at the Ogrodowa 58 Business Centre in Warsaw (London Room, 4th floor). Registrations can be made up to 5 business days before the event, that is until May 17. Participation in the seminar is free. You are cordially invited!

    LINK TO REGISTRATION

    DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAMME

     

  • On qualifications at the European Congress of Local Governments

    On qualifications at the European Congress of Local Governments

    The Congress of Local Governments is a platform for the exchange of views organised by the Institute for Eastern Studies and a meeting place for local government officials. This year’s event was attended by over 2,000 people – local government officials, representatives of state administration, business, culture, non-governmental organisations, as well as the media from many countries of central and eastern Europe. Among the guests of the Congress were, among others: Deputy Prime Minister Beata Szydło, Minister of Investment and Development Jerzy Kwieciński and President of Kraków Jacek Majchrowski.

    The IQS for local governments

    The programme of the Congress had seven thematic tracks, covering over 80 different events: programme segments, reports, panels, workshops, lectures and presentations. Among the issues discussed were social resistance to certain local government investments, relations between the state and local government, financing the tasks of townships and counties, international cooperation among regions, and developing local labour markets.

    As part of the thematic segment devoted to education and the labour market in the regions, Natalia Kopeć-Panek from the Educational Research Institute gave a presentation entitled „The Integrated Qualification System – a bridge connecting education and the labour market”. The participants of the Congress could also learn about the IQS at IBE’s information booth.

    Please see our report from the Congress!

     

     

  • The next open workshop on including qualifications is already planned for April 18

    The next open workshop on including qualifications is already planned for April 18

    During the meeting, participants will learn how the qualifications awarded upon completion of postgraduate studies are included in the IQS, the guidelines for correctly formulating learning outcomes in the IQS, and how to properly determine the Polish Qualifications Framework level for a given qualification.

    The workshops will be conducted by trainers from the Educational Research Institute involved in designing and implementing the Integrated Qualifications Register.

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    The workshop will take place on 18/04/2019 at the „Ogrodowa 58” Business Centre (ul. Ogrodowa 58 in Warsaw).

    These is a one-day workshop (planned duration: 09:00–16:00). We provide overnight accommodation and travel expenses to non-residents of Warsaw.

    Registration is open until April 15, 2019.

    If the required number of participants do not register, the organiser reserves the right to cancel the workshops.

    If you have any questions, please contact: Anna Ołtarzewska, tel. 22 241 71 61, e-mail: a.oltarzewska@ibe.edu.pl

    We cordially invite you to attend!

    LINK TO REGISTRATION

    Attachments:

    Information about the rules of reimbursing travel costs

    Application for the reimbursement of travel costs

     

  • The bartending qualification is already in the IQS!

    The bartending qualification is already in the IQS!

    A person with the qualification „Mixed Drinks and Alcohol Service” prepares mixed alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to ready-made recipes and creates original recipes. In a word, obtaining a certificate confirming the attainment of this qualification thus confirms that its holders have the competences of a bartender, which will help them find employment in bars, pubs and restaurants, as well as hotels or casinos.

    The awarding body of this qualification is the „Jerzy Czapla Training Centre for Bartenders” and the external quality assurance entity is the „Wielkopolska Academy of Science and Development”.

    More information is available from the Integrated Qualifications Register:

    www.rejestr.kwalifikacje.gov.pl

     

  • About the IQS at the largest automotive trade fair in central Europe

    About the IQS at the largest automotive trade fair in central Europe

    During its four-day run from March 28-31, the 2019 Poznań Motor Show gathered several hundred motor industry representatives – including car and tire manufacturers, dealers, petrochemical and car paint companies. People from the automotive sector as well as motoring enthusiasts were warmly welcomed at the Show.

    Ferrari, contests and… qualifications

    Everyone could find something for themselves in the programme of events. As every year, the Motor Show premiered the new models of many global brands and concept cars. Business representatives could take part in numerous discussion panels devoted to industry topics, and the remaining guests – in contests with attractive prizes. The exhibitors prepared numerous attractions for Motor Show guests: you could take a picture of yourself with such models as Ferrari or Lamborghini, view an impressive collection of Oldtimers, watch an extreme riding show of motorcycles, or drive a full electric Audi e-tron. The attractive program of the Show attracted real crowds! One of the exhibitors at the Fair was the Educational Research Institute, whose stand also enjoyed considerable interest from the participants of the event. The presence of IBE at the Fair was linked to the development of the Sectoral Qualifications Framework for the moto industry.

    Qualifications in the automotive industry

    At IBE’s stand, guests could talk about the Integrated Qualifications System or read printed materials about the system’s operation. In addition, on Saturday 30 March, a debate was held on the Integrated Qualifications System with representatives of the industry and IBE. The meeting discussed the needs of the labour market in the automotive industry, the situation in sectoral schools and the benefits that the IQS can bring to the sector by preparing better qualified personnel. During the debate, participants sought to answer the question of whether formal education today responds to the needs of the labour market. The subject of the complementarity of market qualifications and those attained through formal learning was also discussed.

    A more comprehensive account of this event can be found on the organiser’s website.We also encourage you to follow our website and social media, where new information from the Show will be published soon.

    LINK TO A SUMMARY OF THE EVENT