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THE FACES OF ERASMUS+. Programme summary 2014–2020. Volume I
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From the launch of Erasmus+, there has been growing interest among vocational schools in the ECVET system and its use to improve the quality of mobility as part of programme projects. Every year, the institutions have been supported in proper understanding ECVET principles and the benefits of the system for students, teachers and schools Based on: Program Erasmus+ w Polsce. Raport 2015
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CVET stands for European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training. For many years, it was one of the European Union’s policy tools developed to facilitate the acquisition of professional qualifications and to support mobility and lifelong learning. The aim of the initiative was also to promote mechanisms for the recognition of achievements gained in one country by institutions operating in others. The ECVET principles have been implemented in many European countries since 2009. In Poland, the national authorities are supported in this activity by the National Team of ECVET Experts established in 2012. At the start of the Erasmus+, expert activities became an integral part of the programme. ECVET was a tool for careful planning, monitoring and evaluation of the learning process. It supported the organisation of mobility and ensured its quality. It thus contributed to greater student mobility not only between educational institutions, but also between companies offering professional training in many European countries. Between 2014 and 2020, the composition of the team changed, but its goals remained unchanged: » disseminate information about ECVET to stakeholders, » provide advice on the use of the system in mobility projects,
