The Swiss Vocational Education and Training Initiative India
Background, Concept and Results of the Pilot Project 2008-2013
Ursula Renold und Franz Probst
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Ursula Renold, Franz Probst, The Swiss Vocational Education and Training Initiative India (2016), hep verlag, Bern, ISBN: 9783035505061
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Beschreibung / Abstract
The demand for highly qualified professionals with practical vocational edu- cation and training is increasing worldwide. However, many countries do not have
a vocational education and training system comparable to the scheme in Switzerland. Vocational education and training is usually provided in schools, which seldom work together with local industry. Otherwise, it is implemented in individual companies and aligned to the specific needs of those organisations only. Generic, academic and soft skills are rarely provided.
This book describes the Swiss Vocational Education and Training Initiative India, its background, concept and results. The initiative is a response to the requirements of Swiss companies in India, which can only fully exploit their growth potential when they can employ better qualified personnel. A fascinating role concept for implementing the dual vocational education and training system in India was designed, implemented and evaluated together with the participating organisations, regional vocational education and training schools, coordinating organisations and the authorities. The results are very promising for expansion to other regions and occupations. The book also highlights the obstacles that must be overcome in such a project.
a vocational education and training system comparable to the scheme in Switzerland. Vocational education and training is usually provided in schools, which seldom work together with local industry. Otherwise, it is implemented in individual companies and aligned to the specific needs of those organisations only. Generic, academic and soft skills are rarely provided.
This book describes the Swiss Vocational Education and Training Initiative India, its background, concept and results. The initiative is a response to the requirements of Swiss companies in India, which can only fully exploit their growth potential when they can employ better qualified personnel. A fascinating role concept for implementing the dual vocational education and training system in India was designed, implemented and evaluated together with the participating organisations, regional vocational education and training schools, coordinating organisations and the authorities. The results are very promising for expansion to other regions and occupations. The book also highlights the obstacles that must be overcome in such a project.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- The Swiss Vocational Education and Training Initiative India
- Inhalt
- Foreword by the chairman of the Swiss Employers Confederation
- Foreword by the president of Swissmem
- Foreword by the chairman of NSDA and NSDC
- Introduction by the editors
- Gaining the quality edge in competition requires qualiï¬ed personnel
- From company-speciï¬c self-help initiatives to government commitment
- Vocational education and training initiatives from across the world
- Broadening the perspective: a systemic approach to vocational education and training
- Anthology
- Word of thanks for ï¬nancial support
- Literature
- Part I: A comparison of two education systems
- Introduction
- The Swiss education system, with a special focus on vocational education and training
- The Indian education system and the challenges of vocational education and training
- Part II: Background, point of departure and guiding principles
- Introduction
- Vocational education and training in India – a Swiss development cooperation success story
- Dynamic development of Swiss-Indian bilateral economic relations
- The requirements of the Swiss machine and precision mechanics industry
- The situation in India before the start of the project in 2008
- Five guiding principles for introducing elements of the dual vocational education and training system in India
- Part III: Innovative concept with a systemic approach
- Introduction
- Dual vocational education and training in a country without tradition of workplace training – the «role model concept»
- The role of the Swiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce (SICC)
- Part IV: The pilot projects in Pune and Bangalore 2008–2013
- Introduction
- 2008 feasibility study
- Project organisation, planning and ï¬ndings
- Developing a need-based framework curriculum for polytechnicians
- Training the teachers, VET trainers and examination experts
- India†™s point of view – Interview with G. P. Chandra Kumar, Project Director India
- Part V: Proof of concept and conclusions
- Introduction
- Pilot project – Swiss Vocational Education and Training Initiative India – Evaluation
- From a public-private project to a permanent partnership
- Part VI: Conclusions and authors
- Editors†™ concluding remarks
- About the authors
- Part VII: Annexes
- Memorandum of Understanding with State of Karnataka
- Memorandum of Understanding with State of Maharashtra
- Final diploma with marks card of multi-skilled production technician
- Targets and achievements of the pilot project: Overview
- List of abbreviations
- List of ï¬gures