The aim of the fourth part of the study is to search for an answer to certain questions pertaining to the character of the new European ECVET instrument, in particular with respect to its relationship with the system of technical and vocation education already implemented in the Czech Republic. It should help identify and describe the possible positive and negative influences of ECVET implementation on technical education in the Czech Republic.
In the introductory text, the implementing team draws attention to some broader circumstances of the study, not with the aim to affect the readers' opinion but rather to inform them about the broad context and issues we face.
This section is followed by a draft SWOT analysis. It is compiled in the form of short assessments of the strengths and weaknesses of the initial and continuing technical education, and of the overall context in which the evaluation took place, and of possible positive and negative impacts of ECVET implementation. It is structured as a common SWOT analysis.
The draft SWOT analysis has been prepared by the implementing team and submitted to external experts for evaluation and comments. Based on the proposals received, the draft SWOT analysis was amended correspondingly.
a) Strengths
b) Weaknesses
d) Threats
Actions to Support ECVET Implementation
The fifth section of the study includes 12 proposed actions pertaining to the implementation of ECVET in the Czech Republic. Actions have been proposed by the implementing team and submitted to a group of approx. 50 external experts with a request for assessment.
Some of the relevant conclusions are listed after the subsequent overview of proposed actions.
- Allocation of Credit Points to Partial Qualifications in NQF
- Assignment of Credit Points To a Combination of Knowledge, Skills and Competences in NQF
- Application of ECVET In Such an Extent That Will Allow Utilizing the Results of its Gradual Development in Europe
- Appointment of an Institution That Will Assume Responsibility for the Subject-Matter and Organizational Support of ECVET Implementation in the Czech Republic
- Preparation of Support Projects Within the Programme Framework "ESF-Technical Assistance"
- User Manual for Parties Interested in ECVET Verification
- Utilization of the SWOT Analysis
- Focus on International Mobility
- Creation of a Network of Partners Interested in ECVET Testing
- Creation and Use of a Network of Education Institutions Able to Evaluate Qualification Units
- Formation and Expansion of Information Base
- Development of ECVET Concept at the European Level