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PACE-VET attempts to provide significant contributions to the validation of competences in the live performance and event technology sectors in a European context. The validation and recognition of prior, non-formal and informal learning on a European level via microcredentials should contribute to a more inclusive, resilient, mobile, and sustainable labour market.
The complete documents published as project results can be found at the end of this page (“All Results”). These documents comprehensively document and describe the project process, discussions during design and development, and necessary decisions. Certainly, not all of these details are relevant for the end user of the PACE-VET results. Therefore, below you will find the results of the key PACE-VET results: the PACE-VET app, the developed microcredentials “Light” and “Sound,” and the Assessment Training.
The project provided:
The PACE-VET APP
An application as a mobile-based tool for the storage of learning outcomes in a Learning Record Store and access to mentoring and assessment possibilities.
The PACE-VET Application offers a multitude of possible features to empower individuals in their life-long learning journey and to support labour-market needs. In its’ current release, it cannot neither offer all features nor provide the anticipated quality of user experience needed for successful implementation.
For Developers
- PACE-VET_WP_2_2_PACE-VET_App_Download_Source_Code
- … see also the Documentattion User Guide (wich contains also a Technical Handbook for Developers) and further information in the “All Results” section below
Documentation and User Guideline:
- PACE-VET_WP_3_LRS_Documentation_User_Guide_EN
- PACE-VET_WP_3_LRS_Dokumentation_Benutzerhandbuch_DE
- PACE-VET_WP_3_Annex_1_Quick_Guide_EN
- PACE-VET_WP_3_Annex_1_Quick_Guide_DE
- PACE-VET_WP_3_Annex_1_Quick_Guide_NL
- PACE-VET_WP_3_Annex_2_iOS_Guide_EN
- PACE-VET_WP_3_Annex_2_iOS_Guide_DE
- PACE-VET_WP_3_Annex_2_iOS_Guide_NL
Development of Microcredentials ‘Lighting & Sound’ and Training for Assessor
The assessor training and assessment processes carried out in the project provide sufficient proof that microcredential units of learning outcomes in the live performance and event technology sectors can be assessed and documented. The necessary resources for assessment are currently cost-intensive. These could be greatly minimized by establishing a sufficiently financed entity to build partnerships within the sector and begin implementation.
- PACE-VET_WP_4_2_Annex1_Sound_Unit_A_Overview (PDF)
- PACE-VET_WP_4_2_Annex1_Sound_Unit_A_Overview (Excel)
- PACE-VET_WP_4_2_Annex2_Lighting_Unit_A_Overview (PDF)
- PACE-VET_WP_4_2_Annex2_Lighting_Unit_A_Overview (Excel)
- … for detailled information see also the “All Results” section below or: https://pace-vet.eu/assessor-training/
Implementation of Particial Certification and Best Practice Report
The TeBeVAT project determined sector specific skills, competences, knowledge blocks and transversal skills at the EQF Level 4 using the common denominator ESCO for a general description of seven (7) occupational profiles. Sector specific mentor and assessor profiles were also defined. This was the prerequisite for the creation of microcredentials (competence bundles) and their assessment. PACE-VET has proven that assessment of learning outcomes backed by robust quality assurance for a limited set of microcredentials is possible. At the same time, limits on implementing and maintaining such processes became evident. Earmarked European funding to establish an entity (ETTEC) to roll-out the process, improve the application, and monitor its use would facilitate the need for the recognition of learning outcomes in the sector acquired both inside and outside education.
PACE-VET_WP_5_3_Best-Practice_Report
Example Assessment Procedure “Lighting Unit A”
Bergen ob Zoom, May 2024
All Results:
ProjectResult 1: Learning Record Store Conceptualisation and Specification of Application and Data
- PACE-VET_WP_1_1_Introduction
A concise summary of the PACE-VET project and the objectives of PR1 – Learning Record Store – Requirement Analysis. The work packages and their contents are presented.- PACE-VET_WP_1_1_Annex1_Focus_Group_Guidelines_EN
Instructions for conducting focus groups in the project. - PACE-VET_WP_1_1_Annex2_Results_Focus_Group_1
Protocol of the first Focus Group “Recruiting Perspective”
- PACE-VET_WP_1_1_Annex1_Focus_Group_Guidelines_EN
- PACE-VET_WP_1_2_Requirement_Analysis
The outcome document for WP 1.1. The Requirement Analysis based on the TeBeVAT-Process and the three done Focus Groups (“Recruiting Perspective”, Educators Perspective and “Learners Perspective”) is presented. - PACE-VET_WP_1_3_Technical_Features
Technical Requirements are formulated on the basis of WP 1.2 results. - PACE-VET_WP_1_4_Data_Collection_and_Structuring
Data Collection and Structuring took stock of information and data available from within (LLDT, sectoral layer) and outside (ESCO, Europass, ETTE, Cedefop) the project. - PACE-VET_WP_1_5_Note_of_Concept_Specifications
An aggregation of the work done so far – extracting the definition of technical requirements and specifications and necessary features of the application.
ProjectResult 2: Learning Record Store – Application Development of the PACE-VET App
- PACE-VET_WP_2_1_Technology_Choices_Backend_API
In the development of our app and backend, selecting the appropriate technology stack was essential to meet our project’s specific requirements and ensure long-term success. Each choice was guided by factors such as performance, scalability, ease of maintenance, and compatibility with our existing systems. This paper outlines and defends the technology decisions we made, explaining how they align with our objectives and provide a robust foundation for future growth. By examining the key considerations behind our choices, we demonstrate why this stack is the optimal solution for our app and backend. - PACE-VET_WP_2_2_PACE-VET_App_Download_Source_Code
This document delivers the links to the Download of the PACE-VET App (Apple and Android) and the Source Code (on Git-Hub). - PACE-VET_WP_2_3_Software_Usability_Test
This document provides an overview of the implementation of the “Software Usability Test.” The focus is on the methodology used. The project partners agreed to base the study on the 10-item System Usability Scale (SUS), developed by Brooke. The SUS is probably the most used questionnaire to measure perceived usability across products and websites.- PACE-VET_WP_2_3_Annex_1_SUS_Feedback_Forms
The used feedback forms for the Software Usability Test - PACE-VET_WP_2_3_Annex_2_SUS_Web_Page
The PACE-VET Website with the call for participation on the Software Usability Test
- PACE-VET_WP_2_3_Annex_1_SUS_Feedback_Forms
- PACE-VET_WP_2_4_Results_Software_Usability_Test
The Results of the Software Usability Test are presented, displaying question wise results, the final SUS Score and the Sector Acceptance measured by additional questions. Results were compared across studies in other industries and for everyday products.
ProjectResult 3: Learning Record Store – Documentation and User Guideline PACE-VET Aoo
- PACE-VET_WP_3_LRS_Documentation_User_Guide_EN
The Document gives a complete overview of all manuals for the PACE-VET App: the Manuel for End Users, the Guide for Institutions and Authorities, the Technical Handbook as well as Quality management and Future areas of application of the LRS Tool (PACE-VET App). - PACE-VET_WP_3_LRS_Dokumentation_Benutzerhandbuch_DE
Das Dokument gibt einen ganzheitlichen Überblick über die Anleitungen für die PACE-VET App: das Handbuch für Endnutzer, der Leitfaden für Institutionen und Behörden, das Technische Handbuch für Entwickler sowie dem Qualitätsmanagement und den Künftigen Anwendungsbereichen des LRS Tools (PACE-VET App).- PACE-VET_WP_3_Annex_1_Quick_Guide_EN
PACE-VET_WP_3_Annex_1_Quick_Guide_NL
PACE-VET_WP_3_Annex_1_Quick_Guide_DE
A short Manual for the Registration for the PACE-VET App in English, Dutch and German. - PACE-VET_WP_3_Annex_2_iOS_Guide_EN
PACE-VET_WP_3_Annex_2_iOS_Guide_NL
PACE-VET_WP_3_Annex_2_iOS_Guide_DE
A short Manual for Setup of the PACE-VET App for Apple in English, Dutch and German.
- PACE-VET_WP_3_Annex_1_Quick_Guide_EN
ProjectRresult 4 : Development of Micro-Credentials “Lighting & Sound” and Assessor Training
- PACE-VET_WP_4_1_Formalization_of_Credentialization
The document discusses the Formalization of Credentialization for the Development of Micro-Credentials “Light & Sound”. - PACE-VET_WP_4_2_Content_Bundling_Lighting_Sound
The documents present the Microcredential Assessment Units, the Microcredential Unit “Lighting”, the Microcredential Unit “Sound” and the ECVET Credentials.- PACE-VET_WP_4_2_Annex1_Sound_Unit_A_Overview (Excel)
PACE-VET_WP_4_2_Annex1_Sound_Unit_A_Overview (PDF)
The Document gives an overview about the sectoral layer and Skills/Knowledge of the Sound Unit. The Excel-Version is for better further use. - PACE-VET_WP_4_2_Annex2_Lighting_Unit_A_Overview (Excel)
PACE-VET_WP_4_2_Annex2_Lighting_Unit_A_Overview (PDF)
The Document gives an overview about the sectoral layer and Skills/Knowledge of the Lighting Unit. The Excel-Version is for better further use. - PACE-VET_WP_4_2_Annex3_Autonomy_Attitude (Excel)
PACE-VET_WP_4_2_Annex3_Autonomy_Attitude (PDf)
Autonomy and Attitude were defined as transversal skills and competences by the project partners for the selected skills in the assessment units. The Excel-Version is for better further use.
- PACE-VET_WP_4_2_Annex1_Sound_Unit_A_Overview (Excel)
- PACE-VET_WP_4_3_Preparation_Assessment_Process
The document presents all activities for preparation of the assessment process for the organized assessor training in Bergen op Zoom. The document contains of the Assessor Handbook (Version 1.0, final version could be find in the annex2 of WP 5.2), assessment methods, the observation in a simulated environment and on site, post box exercise, the criterion based interview and roleplay as well as the assessment competencies and the hole preparation, documentation and deliberation.
ProjectResult 5: Implementation of Partial Certification and Best Practice Report
- PACE-VET_WP_5_1_Assessor_Training
The document presents all activities in the assessment process of the organized assessor training in Bergen op Zoom. The document contains of the Training Plan the Selection of Candidates, related ESCO Competences and Conclusions.- PACE-VET_WP_5_1_Annex_1_ASSESSOR_Overview (Excel)
PACE-VET_WP_5_1_Annex_1_ASSESSOR_Overview (PDF)
The document presents an overview of the skills, knowledge blocks and transversal competences of the assessor. The Excel-Version is for better further use. - PACE-VET_WP_5_1_Annex_2_Assessor_Handbook
The Assessor Handbook, here in the final version, updated after the organized Assessment in Bergen op Zoom, presents all information needed by the Assessor for the Assessor training. - PACE-VET_WP_5_1_Annex_3_Criterion_based_Interview_Procedure_Manual
The Criterion Based Interview (CBI) Procedure Manual presents all information needed for conducting CBI. - PACE-VET_WP_5_1_Annex_4_LIGHTING_A_Procedure_Manual (Excel)
PACE-VET_WP_5_1_Annex_4_LIGHTING_A_Procedure_Manual (PDF)
The Manual for Assessment Lithing Unit A presents all information needed for assessment of the Lighting Unit. The Excel-Version is for better further use.
- PACE-VET_WP_5_1_Annex_5_SOUND_A_Procedure_Manual (Excel)
PACE-VET_WP_5_1_Annex_5_SOUND_A_Procedure_Manual (PDF)
The Manual for Assessment Sound Unit A presents all information needed for assessment of the Sound Unit. The Excel-Version is for better further use.
- PACE-VET_WP_5_1_Annex_1_ASSESSOR_Overview (Excel)
- PACE-VET_WP_5_2_On-Premise_Assessment
The document contains of a report about the organized Assessment training in Bergen op Zoom.- PACE-VET_WP_5_2_Annex_1_Assessor_Certificate
The Certificate of Participation Assessor Training Lighting Unit.
- PACE-VET_WP_5_2_Annex_1_Assessor_Certificate
- PACE-VET_WP_5_3_Best-Practice_Report
The Best Practice Report represents a final resume of the PACE-VET activities. It reflects the Path to PACE-VET and its Potential, Microcredentials and Recognition of Non-formal and Informal Learning. Finally, the PACE-VET was evaluated by the Cedefeop Main aspects of Validation.
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