Web-based Laser Safety Modules for Vocational Education/Training Erasmus Project

Project Title

Web-based Laser Safety Modules for Vocational Education/Training

Project Key Action

This project related with these key action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Project Action Type

This project related with this action type : Strategic Partnerships for vocational education and training

Project Call Year

This project’s Call Year is 2018

Project Topics

This project is related with these Project Topics: New innovative curricula/educational methods/development of training courses

Project Summary

The LASER SAFETY (LS) project aims to support the EU’s New Skills Program (NEW SKILLS PROGRAM FOR EUROPE, 10June 2016) and to help develop photonics and laser technologies, which are a priority of the European economy and a prerequisite for increasing its competitiveness.
Project objectives
The project proposal aims to improve the professional skills for laser safety through online training.
The project team aims to develop, test and validate three innovative training modules in line with the needs of the European photonics and laser technology field.
The project is aimed at:
-Supporting the EU strategy by developing new skills and competencies in the field of laser safety.
-Developing training to build a culture of protection for workers, which helps to minimize the risk of laser radiation on human health and to create safe and healthy conditions.
-Increasing the competitiveness of European technology companies by ensuring a high level of safe and healthy working conditions.
-Increasing the interest of young people in professional training in the field of photonics and laser technologies .
-Dissemination of project results at all levels.
-Summary of the activities .
To achieve these goals, a training product of 3modules and a specialized multilingual dictionary on LS for those working in the laser technology sector were created.
Based on the results of the analysis of the needs for training in Laser Safety in the partner countries, the content of the training modules was determined. The developed modules have been translated into the languages of the partner countries. A specialized manual for working with online training modules has been created.
The future LS trainers took part in a 3-day training, which took place at RTA, Latvia. The main goal of the training was to improve the knowledge, skills and experience of trainers in the field of LS. 13trainers (3LV,7BG,2DE,1RO) were acquainted with the methodology and tools for working on the electronic platform. They got acquainted with the content of each module-case studies, exercises, tests and teaching materials.
The training activities contributed to:
Seamless work with the electronic platform;
Theoretical and practical upgrading of knowledge on laser safety;
Establishing professional contacts with colleagues from partner countries.
The participants who successfully completed the training received a certificate from the project team.
The developed innovative modules were pilot tested. The purpose of the pilot testing was to assess the quality of the learning content of the modules and the effectiveness of the learning process. Pilot testing of the modules was conducted in 4EU countries (LV,BG,RO,DE). Representatives of the target group actively participated in it. Participants provided feedback on the quality of the training modules using questionnaires.
The participants confirmed that the information in the platform is adequate, easily accessible, the self-assessment tests are appropriate for the level of the study material. The analysis of the results of the pilot tests showed high efficiency of the training and that the developed modules meet the expectations and needs of the workers with laser installations.
Based on the suggestions of the participants in the pilot testing, the modules were supplemented and updated.
A transnational partnership was established to achieve the project objectives. The partnership consists of 7institutions coming from 5different countries (LV,DE,BG,HU,RO). The partners were 3universities, 2vocational training centers, an IT services agency, an education and innovation center. Successful teamwork, combining the competencies and profiles of the partners, contributed to the results of this project.
Six transnational partner meetings were held during the project. During the meetings the achievements of the project for the given stage were discussed and analyzed in detail and the forthcoming activities were planned.
Effective dissemination of the project results among laser operators, high school students, trainees, representatives of the laser sector, teachers, trainers, school managers and representatives of public institutions was achieved by organizing multiplier events in LV,BG,DE,RO, which was attended by over 250participants.
In conclusion, we can say that the training modules developed under the project are attractive, expand the knowledge of those working with laser systems, activate the interest of students and trainees in the widespread penetration of laser technology in European industry.
Expected long-term benefits
-Modules developed during the project can be used permanently after the project is completed.
-Vocational training concepts implemented during the project will offer a high level of transfer to other providers of education and training opportunities.
-Field of photonics and laser technology plays the role of a pilot area but can also affect other areas where such solutions can be developed.

Project Website

http://lasersafety.rta.lv/

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 157854,8 Eur

Project Coordinator

REZEKNES TEHNOLOGIJU AKADEMIJA & Country: LV

Project Partners

• iTStudy Hungary Számítástechnikai Oktató- és Kutatóközpont Kft.
• UNIVERSITY OF RUSE ANGEL KANCHEV
• European Center for Education, Science and Innovation
• SWA Bildungsakademie GmbH
• Veda Consult
• UNIVERSITATEA DIN PITESTI