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Work placement expertise

For many years, TÜV Akademie has beenorganizing practical work experience forits students at various levels:

both national and international both technical and managerial both for young people and for adults

Among the most significant conditionsof success were: excellent preparation continuous monitoring due certification

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Work placements Preparation

Going international:

Establishing close contact with partners in the host country Intercultural training Language training

Special language courses at TÜV Guest trainers from the host country Accompanying language skill development courses during the placement

General organization:

Discovering the funding source Booking travel and accommodation Finding opportunities for local transport and for food Preparing contracts with companies Thinking of health insurance etc. Not forgetting about leisure activities

Ensuring the main purpose of the placement:

Definition of learning aims

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Work placements Monitoring

Possible means of work:

Monitoring visits to the host organization Ongoing dialogue with partners in the host country Contact with the students Interim reports

Aims:

Ensuring the general objectiveof the placement

Providing and ensuring evidencefor the funding body

Contributing to our own reference lists Quick „trouble shooting“

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Work placements Certification

Examples from practical work:

• NCFE - Northern Council for Further Education (a long established CEDEFOP compatible vocational Awards Body in the UK)• EUROPASS Training