Checklist of components of WBL-TOI planning process

When planning the transfer process of good work-based learning practices, we should consider the following components: inputs, the transfer channel, resources, possible obstacles, outputs and feedback measures.

An example of components of the planning process of WBL-TOI.

1. The things that are considered inputs in this process are:

a. National context/local context
b. The experiences of the countries related to good practices (GP) of work-based learning (WBL)
c. GP of the WBL identified
d. National experiences related to the EQARF
e. Relevant stakeholders’ expectations
f. National legislation related to quality assurance in VET and WBL

2. The transfer channel components are:

a. Mentoring process
b. Benchmarking process
c. Dissemination activities
d. Schools/Training Centers/VET Providers/Workplaces

3. Resources refer to:

  • mentoring and other support methods and tools,
  • financial resources,
  • personnel involved,

4. Obstacles refer, for example, to:

a. under-experienced mentors
b. difficulties training mentors
c. national legislation/culture related to WBL and
quality assurance in VET not developed
d. the feedback mechanism is not working

5. Outputs expected:

a. to be familiar with the good work-based learning practices, transfer of innovation
b. increased awareness of the national VET community related to the TOI of of good WBL practices
c. methods and instruments used for QA of WBL
d. a strategy of the transfer process
e. students with increased specific knowledge and skills
f. local and national experience specific to WBL

6. Feedback based on:

a. measuring the quality of the TOI of good
work-based learning practices
b. self-assessment of how project objectives
have been achieved
c. measure expected results