Training in Agriculture and old Crafts Erasmus Project

Project Title

Training in Agriculture and old Crafts

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 2017

Project Topics

This project is related with these Project Topics: Agriculture, forestry and fisheries; Access for disadvantaged; Open and distance learning

Project Summary

The use of synergetic effects in vocational education and training is the main target of this Project. We work in the field of Agriculture, horticulture, nutrition and traditional craft techniques. The aim is to find common standards for the Vocational qualifications of professions with similarities. A benefit for the participants is to experience the various territorial, cultural, economic and ethnic structures in the rural regions of the partner countries. The different practical & theoretical experiences in vocational education and training, the other approach, with the same objective, supports European professional profiles and degrees. We use the ECVET system. The partners have 20-year of experience in mobility of vocational training and use this experience for the project. We all work in rural areas.
The aim of the project is to create harmonized modules for the vocational training in a European context. We will make the results measurable. The participants in the project will survey options for the, vocational education and training in the green professions, the food processing and traditional crafts. The training will be made visible and sustainable. To this end, training modules are being created with practical use in the training for old handicraft techniques, sustainable agriculture, horticulture and nutrition. It especially supports small companies and Farmers. Applications for a Training in similar professions in rural areas are developed. We will develop training materials and e-learning modules for agricultural and craft technics. The participants on the learning activities are trained intensively about the country’s and their cultural peculiarities. Also, the development of the language skills is an imported element of the Participants. Learning Outcomes are listed as per the ECVET model and are acheivable and measurable
The participants come from 6 European countries & are working in the vocational training of their region. They are qualified trainers & have their own practical experience in their professions. They will extend their educational horizons by the mobility and ensure that the experiences and results will be used in the vocational education and training of their Country. Vocational teachers, trainers and specialists are involved in the preparation, implementation and evaluation for the project.

activities
– Demonstration in working farms in Kato Drys, Santa Olalla, Rimet, Lisov Slovakia & in Cross Lanes.
Presentation of vocational training with its characteristics, structures and economic possibilities.
– Practical implementation of sustainable, ecological production & introduction into vocational training.
– Explanation and practical demonstration of the use of indigenous food and natural resources
– Adding value to the products & distribution with the goal of profitable marketing.
– Ensuring and building community initiatives to strengthen the rural economy.
– Training and modernization of old craftsmanship.
In the rural regions of Slovakia, Spain, Romania, Great Britain, Cyprus & Germany, the participants learn about the special features of the territorial, traditional & contentual educational structures. In workshops, demonstrations and practical exercises the content, methods & goal of the vocational training are explained. The Content and methodical differences in education and the knowledge transfer are elaborated in the courses and possibilities for introduction into the existing in-country training are worked out. The exchange of knowledge and training methods is the focus.
The project is designed to extend & complete theoretical & practical knowledge in vocational education and training. Learning modules accredited with ECVET points are developed. In the participating countries forums, exhibitions and publications, there will be organized actions and there is publication in different media. In the WEB blog of the project, the results are published & the partners exchange experiences between the institutions. The results of the project contribute to the standardization of professional training. The synergies of Forestry, Farming, horticulture, food processing, and traditional crafts help to standardize training methods.
The target to achieve comparable training in a high-quality which is practically applicable in vocational training will be reached.The methodology & approach is result-oriented.

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 139400 Eur

Project Coordinator

Bildungshaus Heideland HVHS & Country: DE

Project Partners

• Grampus Heritage and Training Limited
• Asociatia “Satul verde”
• Kato Drys Community Council
• FUNDACION MONTE MEDITERRANEO
• Obec Lisov