Conference paper Gold Open Access 2019

Review of Legislation Framework in the Field of Work-based Learning

Procedia Manufacturing
Conference · Vol. 32 · pp. 302-308
Abstract

This paper reports the review of legislation framework in the field of work-based learning, apprenticeship and a comparative analysis between formal regulations in 6 European partner countries. It is part of the Erasmus+ project "Work-based training approach in the field of Industry 4.0 for competitive European Industry"- iNduce 4.0. Based on the findings of the legislation review the recommendations for performing of evidence-based policy in the field of WBL are made: introduction of specific legislation concerning work-based learning (WBL) initiatives; setting of specific requirements for companies wishing to participate in WBL initiatives; establishment of public registers for companies that are entitled to provide dual training; implementation of quality assurance systems of the of the WBL programmes; introduction of formal incentives for employers participating in WBL initiatives. © 2019 The Authors.

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work-based learning Industry 4.0 Manufacturing legislation framework

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Author Affiliations
Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu Mures, Targu Mures, Mures, Romania
Funding & Acknowledgements
European Commission, EC
Funding text 1: Supported by the iNduce 4.0 grant financed by the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use, which may be made of the information contained therein.; Funding text 2: There is funding and grant legislation under the European Social Fund (ESF) which directly addresses WBL initiatives. Companies involved in internships programmes are also entitled to a financial contribution from Institute of Employment and Training (IEFP). 65% of the trainee’s monthly allowance is funded, which can be increased to 80% if it is a non -profit organization, a company with national economic strategic interest status or a company with less than 10 employees that’s applying for the first time. If the trainee belongs to certain social groups (refugees, ex-convicts, etc), another 15% is added to the former value. Companies that hire trainees within 20 days after the internship is over, will be awarded a grant of twice as much the monthly allowance agreed on the contract.
European Social Fund, ESF
Funding text 1: Supported by the iNduce 4.0 grant financed by the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use, which may be made of the information contained therein.; Funding text 2: There is funding and grant legislation under the European Social Fund (ESF) which directly addresses WBL initiatives. Companies involved in internships programmes are also entitled to a financial contribution from Institute of Employment and Training (IEFP). 65% of the trainee’s monthly allowance is funded, which can be increased to 80% if it is a non -profit organization, a company with national economic strategic interest status or a company with less than 10 employees that’s applying for the first time. If the trainee belongs to certain social groups (refugees, ex-convicts, etc), another 15% is added to the former value. Companies that hire trainees within 20 days after the internship is over, will be awarded a grant of twice as much the monthly allowance agreed on the contract.
References 10 References
1 Induce 4 0 Project Website
2 Vocational Education and Training in Europe Romania Cedefop Refernet Vet in Europe Reports, (2016)
3 Vocational Education and Training in Europe Germany, (2016)
4 System of Education in Poland in Brief Polish Eurydice Unit, (2015)
5 Apprenticeship Type Schemes and Structured Workbased Learning Programmes Poland Cedefop S Refernet, (2014)
6 Vocational Education and Training in Europe Portugal Cedefop Refernet Vet in Europe Reports Dgert, (2016)
7 Vocational Education and Training Vet, (2016)
8 Vocational Education and Training in Europe Bulgaria Cedefop Refernet Vet in Europe Reports Navet, (2016)
9 Domino Project Website
10 Vocational Education and Training in Cyprus Short Description Luxembourg Publications Office of the European Union 2012, (2012)
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