MUNUS 2Recognition of non-formal

learning Institution responsible for this thematic field:

TSC NOVA GORICA

A CANDIDATE WHO APPLIES FOR THE RECOGNITION OF NON-FORMAL LEARNING MATEJ

CONFIRMATION

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROCESS CONCERNING THE RECOGNITION OF NON-FORMAL LEARNING • Which are our tasks?• Description of the process concerning the

recognition of non-formal learning;• Which bodies are responsible for the recognition of

non-formal learning?• The procedure for the recognition; • Which are the criteria?• The necessary documentation;• Which are the ways of dealing with this field in the

enterprises?

THE ANALYSIS:DEALING WITH NON-FORMAL LEARNING

Description of the analysis as regards non-

formal learning in the enterprises and dealing with it

A MODEL FOR THE RECOGNITION OF NON-FORMAL LEARNING

Programme of vocational and technical

education and training GASTRONOMY

Technician of gastronomyProfessional module: M8

Culinary arts and wines in Slovenia and in the world

Presentation of a candidateJANEZ

• In 1994, Janez acquired the education qualification title “waiter”.• In order to be assigned to a new post, he must complete the education programme (Fifth level) in the field of accommodation and food service. • He wishes to continue his education in the field of vocational and technical education – in the programme gastronomy (technician of gastronomy).• He applies for the recognition of previously acquired knowledge and skills obtained in formal and non-formal

learning.

Steps in the procedure leading to the recognition:

1. A counseling interview

• An introductory interview• Further counseling interviews

• PORTFOLIO• PDP ; a form• SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (F.E. , N.E., W.E. )

Steps in the procedure leading to the recognition:

2. An application for the recognition of non-formal learning

APPLICATION; application form

The application submitted by Janez

After having examined the documents demonstrating knowledge and skills obtained through non-formal learning and on the basis of a sound understanding of the catalogues of knowledge and skills for the professional modules in technical and vocational education and training - in the programme of gastronomy, the counsellor advises Janez to complete the self-evaluation questionnaire for the professional module M8 Culinary arts and wines in Slovenia.

The questionnaire enables both, the counsellor and the candidate, to find out whether the candidate’s competences, knowledge and skills are appropriate and in line with the criteria, as indicated in the catalogue.

- An overview of competences, knowledge and skills, summarized from the catalogue of knowledge and skills for the professional module M8: Culinary arts and wines in Slovenia.

- Self-evaluation questionnaire for the professional module M8: Culinary arts and wines in Slovenia.

Steps in the procedure leading to the recognition:

3. The commission examines the application submitted by the candidate and evaluates his knowledge and

skills.

• The commission evaluates the candidate’s knowledge and skills. If necessary, a test is carried out.

• If necessary, the commission holds an interview with the candidate.

• The commission issues a decision about the recognition or non-recognition of non-formal learning (either in whole or in part).

The application submitted by Janez is examined by the Commission.

In his application for the recognition of non-formal learning within the module M8 “Culinary arts and wines in Slovenia and in the world”, Janez submitted the following supporting documents:

• 1. Sommelier diploma;• 2. Diploma issued after the successful completion of the examination for the Food & Beverage

manager; • 3. Sommelier diploma(2nd degree);• 4. Certificate which proves a successful completion of the skill test for the wine tasters, in the

field of organoleptical assessment of wine, must and other grape and wine products; • 5. Completion of training for wine tasters in the field of organoleptical assessment of wine, must

and other grape and wine products;• 6. Participation in the seminar entitled Johnnie Walker Mentorship or the acquisition of the title

whiskey Johnnie Walker expert;• 7. Confirmation which proves a successful completion of the education and training programme

for the employees in the field of food hygiene;• 8. Confirmation of the employment and confirmation of work experience.

The commission evaluates whether the supporting documents provided by Janez are appropriate; the following criteria and measures are taken into account:

1. authenticity

2. up-to-dateness up-to-date appropriate less appropriate

3. relevance / suitability

high appropriate low

Evaluation of documents submitted by Janez

The commission evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired through non-formal learning, as demonstrated in

the supporting documents submitted by Janez.

1. The commission acquired the information – the data about the programme for:

a) Training for a sommelier I and II (The training is in compliance with the standards of professional knowledge and skills for the national vocational qualification of the sommelier).

b) Training for a Food and beverage manager.

2. The knowledge and skills acquired by Janez through non-formal learning are evaluated by the commission according to the standards of knowledge and skills required for the professional module M8: Culinary arts and wines in Slovenia and in the world.

Minutes of the commission

The decision of the commission

The commission responsible for the recognition of non-formal learning issues a decision on the recognition.

The decision of the commission, issued to Janez The commission has recognized the knowledge

and skills acquired by Janez through non-formal learning in whole, because he obtained them within the training programmes.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

- The procedure leading towards the recognition, which has been presented above, is only a working draft of the recognition model and has not been carried out completely. This is due to the fact that the candidate resigned because he found a new employment. The example is based on the real supporting documents, all belonging to one candidate.

- In this presentation, the name of the candidate has been changed and the official titles of the institutions – the education providers have been removed.

author: dr. Andreja Božič Horvat

CO-ORDINATION

Co-ordinatorBlaž Weber blaz.weber@tsc.si

Members of the groupAndreja Božič Horvat andreja.bozic-horvat@guest.arnes.siMarjan Pustatičnik marjan.pustaticnik@guest.arnes.siZlatko Zepan zlatko.zepan@guest.arnes.siDavorka Polič Jošt davorka.polic-jost@guest.arnes.siAndreja Čelan andreja.drevensek@guest.arnes.siBeti Vučko beti,vucko@ guest.arnes.si Adelija Perne adelija.perne@guest.arnes.siBarbara Kunčič Barbara.kuncic@cpi.siEdvard Gal edvard.gal@iskra-ae.comNeža Pavzin neza.pavzin@tsc.si

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTION.