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The dual system
The dual training system in Germany
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Dual Training in Germany
Training is mainly provided in the
company – supported by teaching in part-
time vocational school
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• 3-4 days per week
• on the basis of training regulations
• within the framework of a training contract
Partner at the enterprise
Learning at the company
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Vocational training school partners
• 1-2 days per week on average
• on the basis of a framework curriculum
• general & vocational knowledge is taught within the framework of compulsory education
Learning at the vocational training school
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Collaboration between learning locations
Training in the workplace Vocational training school
Legal basis: Vocational Training Act
Legal basis: School legislation in the federal states
Contractual obligation: Training contract
Contractual obligation: Compulsory vocational school attendance
Vocational training regulations – Regulated at a national level
Framework curricula in federal states – Nationally coordinated
Three to four days per week in the workplace
One to two days per week or block sessions in specialised classes
Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) exam
Partner interaction
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Role of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)
monitors advises
collaborates
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Advantages of the dual system
For businesses:• Tailored occupations for every sector• Trainees’ work adds value• Secures supply of specialist staff
For trainees:• Practical training secures employment• Acquisition of specialist and social skills in the workplace• Motivational combination of learning and earning
For the state:• Eases public budgets• Keeps youth unemployment low
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Challenges
• Demographic changes: Fewer (“mature”) applicants; young high-achievers choose university and full-time education
• Vocational training regulations are often too burdensome for businesses: unable to manage all requirements
• Increasing demands in the world of work: Many fields require a high level of training, but lower-achievers must also be integrated which is hard
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Public financed and supported vocational training
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Vocational training in a dual system
(off-market)training facility,using special
staff and methods
Federal government: (SGB)
Labour office: Local analysis of local need
Non-profit projects:
Economy:
lack of competence
and ressorces
• Private non-profit companies i.e. Bildungsmarkt
• Public (regional) call for bids. Approx. 3-5 years contracts
Vocational training for youth with extra needs (SGB II/III + SGB IX)
The “necessity” must be 100% confirmed” by psychologists and counseller for each indivicual before starting VET
Supporting the individual learner….(Binnendifferenzierung)
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- Supporting Theory(Stütz- und Förderunterricht)
- Supporting personal development(Förderplan)
- Preparing for professional work(Übergangsmanagement)
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- Selbstmanagement- Kulturtechniken - lebenspraktische Fertigkeiten
(Alltagsorganisation)- Umgang mit Behörden - Lebensplanung- Gruppenentwicklung- Gruppenbindung
(Arbeitsklima/-atmosphäre)- Teamfähigkeit- Kommunikationsfähigkeit
Focussing on….
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- Konfliktfähigkeit- Leistung- Zeitmanagement- Motivationstraining- IT- und Medienkompetenzen- Drogen und Alkohol- Schuldenprävention- Mobilität- Übergang in Beschäftigung
Focussing on….
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