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18 November 2005

Topics

General InformationGeneral Information

Daily routineDaily routine

Liechtenstein and Liechtenstein in figuresLiechtenstein and Liechtenstein in figures

Vocational Education Training (VET)Vocational Education Training (VET)

Overview of the VET systemOverview of the VET system

Brief introduction of the Department of VETBrief introduction of the Department of VET

International activitiesInternational activities

European Programmes in LiechtensteinEuropean Programmes in Liechtenstein

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Liechtenstein in figures

AreaArea 160 square 160 square kmkm

4th smallest country in Europe4th smallest country in Europe

Villages/TownsVillages/Towns 1111

Population totalPopulation total 34’00034’000

Other nationalitiesOther nationalities 34.4%34.4%

Lowest pointLowest point 430m430m

Highest mountainHighest mountain 2599m2599m

FrontiersFrontiers

41.1km with CH41.1km with CH

34.9km with A34.9km with A

Employees Employees 29’10029’100

Resident employeesResident employees 19’10019’100

18 November 2005

History of Liechtenstein

1342 1342 The county of Vaduz is establishedThe county of Vaduz is established

1699 1699 Prince Johann Adam Andreas purchases the Lordship of Prince Johann Adam Andreas purchases the Lordship of

SchellenbergSchellenberg

17121712 Prince Johann Adam Andreas purchases the country of VaduzPrince Johann Adam Andreas purchases the country of Vaduz

18521852 Customs treaty with AustriaCustoms treaty with Austria

19211921 New constitution enters info forceNew constitution enters info force

19231923 Customs treaty with Switzerland & introduction of the Swiss francCustoms treaty with Switzerland & introduction of the Swiss franc

19781978 Membership of the Council of EuropeMembership of the Council of Europe

19901990 Membership of the UNMembership of the UN

19911991 Membership of EFTAMembership of EFTA

1995 1995 Membership of the EEA and the WTO Membership of the EEA and the WTO

2003 2003 New constitution enters into forceNew constitution enters into force

2004 2004 Prince Alois is appointed by Prince Hans-Adam II as his deputyPrince Alois is appointed by Prince Hans-Adam II as his deputy

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Government

Minister Rita Kieber -Beck

Prime Minister Otmar Hasler

Minister Martin Meyer

Deputy Prime Minister

Klaus Tschütscher

Minister Hugo Quaderer

•Home Affairs•Public Health•Transport and Telecommunication

•Foreign Affairs•Cultural Affairs•Family and Equal Opportunity

• General Government Affairs• Finance• Construction• Public Works

•Education•Social Affairs•Environmental Affairs Land usPlanningAgriculture andForestry

• Economic Affairs• Justice• Sports

18 November 2005

Parliament

The Liechtenstein Parliament The Liechtenstein Parliament

25 Members of Parliament 25 Members of Parliament

Parliamentary Group of the Parliamentary Group of the Progressive Citizens’ Party 12 Progressive Citizens’ Party 12 membersmembers(Fortschrittliche Bürgerpartei, FBP) (Fortschrittliche Bürgerpartei, FBP)

Parliamentary Group of the Patriotic Parliamentary Group of the Patriotic UnionUnion(Vaterländische Union, VU) 10 (Vaterländische Union, VU) 10 membersmembers

Free List (Freie Liste, FL) 3 memberFree List (Freie Liste, FL) 3 member

Liechtenstein Parliament

10; 40%

12; 48%

3; 4%

FBP VU FL

According to the Constitution, Liechtenstein is a “constitutional hereditary According to the Constitution, Liechtenstein is a “constitutional hereditary monarchy on a democratic and parliamentary basis.”monarchy on a democratic and parliamentary basis.”

18 November 2005

Liechtenstein in figures / economy

Gross Value Added by economic sectors

25%

40%

5%

30%

Industry Services

Finance agricculture

Employment since 1950

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Industrial exports since 1950 1)

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1) Only firms which are member of the Chamber of Cpmmerce and Industry

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Liechtenstein in figures / economy

exports by group of countries (2003)

2000; 43%

595; 13%

2051; 44%

Switerland EWR other countries

Most important export countries:Most important export countries:

1.1. USUS2.2. GermanyGermany3.3. SwitzerlandSwitzerland4.4. FranceFrance5.5. ItalyItaly6.6. Taiwan (Unaxis-Balzers AG)Taiwan (Unaxis-Balzers AG)7.7. JapanJapan8.8. AustriaAustria

18 November 2005

Overview Education System

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Gymnasium Secondary School: Realschule, Oberschule (12 to 15 years)

Gymnasium(16 to19 years)

Apprenticeship/Vocational School (2, 3 or 4 years)

Voluntary tenthschool year

ShelteredWorkshop

Preparatory Course

UniversityUniversities of Applied Sciences (Higher Educational Institutions)

Primary School (7 to 11 years)

Kindergarten (4 to 6 years)

SpecialSchool

SpecialKinder garden

Special UpperSchools

Vocational Schoolat higher level

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Educational System of Liechtenstein

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Education Institutions

GymnasiumGymnasium

Liechtenstein School of Music Liechtenstein School of Art

Professional CollegesUniversitiesResearch Institutes

"formatio" Bilingual Private School Liechtenstein Waldorf School

Special Education

Kinder garden Primary School Lower Secondary School ower Secondary School Upper Secondary School Upper Secondary School

Adult Education

Voluntary Tenth Year

Vocational High School

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Overview Vocational Education Training

Organisations

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Our Interests

Vocational training (dual system)Vocational training (dual system)

high quality in VEThigh quality in VET

Socialise with experts in the VET fieldSocialise with experts in the VET field

Enter in the professional lifeEnter in the professional life

Organisation of the Vocational Training SchoolOrganisation of the Vocational Training School

Counselling of immigrants Counselling of immigrants

Further education for teachers/trainersFurther education for teachers/trainers

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Organisation of the VET

Department of Vocational Training

(National Body)

Government Minister of Education

Council of Vocational TrainingLiechtenstein Chamber

of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)

Association of Liechtenstein Employees

Association of Liechtenstein Trustees

Chamber of Trade and Commerce )

Association of Liechtenstein Banks

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Department of Education

Minister of Education

Hugo Quaderer

Department of Education

General Director Werner Kranz

Department VET

Vocational Counselling Office

International activities

Nationalactivities

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Vocational Training

Sabine WilleCounsellor

Adolf FrickCounsellor

General Director Werner Kranz

Department VET

Maria LässerCounsellor

Silvia Risch-WirthMobility

Manfred BereiterMobility

EUROPASS CEDEFOP EQF

Stefan A. Sohler EU-VET

Leonardo da Vinci

Carmen Felah Secretary

18 November 2005

Vocational Education Act

General InformationGeneral Information

Vocational Education Act (1976)Vocational Education Act (1976)

A revision will follow (2008)A revision will follow (2008)

Legal frameworkLegal framework Organisation of vocational educationOrganisation of vocational education

Initial vocational trainingInitial vocational training

Continued educational and re-trainingContinued educational and re-training

Financial mattersFinancial matters

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Tasks of the VET Department

Support the government and the Council of Vocational EducationSupport the government and the Council of Vocational Education

Supervise VET schools and enterprises where apprentices are Supervise VET schools and enterprises where apprentices are

trainedtrained

Advise apprentices, parents and trainersAdvise apprentices, parents and trainers

Monitor the compliance of an apprenticeship with all legal and Monitor the compliance of an apprenticeship with all legal and

contractual conditionscontractual conditions

Monitor the quality of training placementsMonitor the quality of training placements

Issuance the certificationsIssuance the certifications

Is in charge of the budget for VET-SystemIs in charge of the budget for VET-System

A revision will follow (2007/2008)A revision will follow (2007/2008)

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High Quality - Training Places

An enterprise applies for a apprentice training permission

Based on the new Vocational Training Act a periodically auditing and monitoring will take place

Inspection of the company

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Special monitoring during the first Phase of the apprenticeship

Training for Trainer

Licence / PermissionYES

Investigation / Evaluation•Skilled in the applied profession•Infrastructure is assessable•Profession experience

Key figures provider Key figures provider of training placesof training places

Total approx. Total approx. 700 700

Active Active

450 450

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A trade association develops the concept for a new profession

All departments of VET are responsible for the implementation

Pilot project phase

OPET approves the profession

YES

Swiss Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET).

Evaluation of the concept / clarification of the demand

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At the same time the OPETapproves a profession it is alsorecognised in Liechtenstein

Validation of a new Profession

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Polymechanic and key Figures Vocational Education Training

in Liechtenstein

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Dual Training System

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Harmonised Ability System

Special School

Basis moduleVocational

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Dual Training System in Figures

Approximately 700 enterprises where apprentices are trainedApproximately 700 enterprises where apprentices are trained

1100 apprentices in total 1100 apprentices in total

Each year 350 school leavers start their apprenticeshipEach year 350 school leavers start their apprenticeship

Professional education is offered in more than 100 professionsProfessional education is offered in more than 100 professions

All vocational training schools are located in Switzerland All vocational training schools are located in Switzerland

(Buchs, Sargans, St. Gall, Zurich,…)(Buchs, Sargans, St. Gall, Zurich,…)

18 November 2005

Most popular Professions

Top 5 professions (2005)

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248

commercial adm.poly mechaniccomputer scientistelelctriciandesign engenieer

Key figures 2005Key figures 2005

1130 apprentices in total1130 apprentices in total

22% (248) commercial admin.22% (248) commercial admin.

6% (67) plolymechanics6% (67) plolymechanics

5% (59) computer scientiest5% (59) computer scientiest

total 101 different professionstotal 101 different professions

395 companies and small firms395 companies and small firms

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Largest Provider of apprenticeship places

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Company name N° apprentices %UNAXIS BALZERS AG 77 6.8%HILTI AG BEFESTIGUNGSTECHNIK 73 6.5%HOVALWERK AG 28 2.5%LLB 28 2.5%LANDESVERWALTUNG 26 2.3%THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA 26 2.3%IVOCLAR VIVADENT AG 24 2.1%VPB 24 2.1%LGT BANK 19 1.7%HILCONA AG 18 1.6%LKW 18 1.6%RISCH ELEKTRO 14 1.2%LAK 13 1.2%PRÄSIDIAL-ANSTALT 13 1.2%VOGT A. AG 13 1.2%Total of 15 largest training place provider 414 37%

18 November 2005

Overview European Initiatives and Programmes

18 November 2005

Overview EU-Programmes

... Stands for:

• Mobility in Europe

• Innovation in VET

• Int. networks

• Technology exchange

... Stands for:

• European VET Centre

• Study visits

• Network activites

• Knowledge transfer

• ... Stands for:

• Recognition of international practical training

• Transparency in VET

• Cooperation between companies and education organisations

18 November 2005

„Leonardo-Team“ Liechtenstein

Leonardo Office : Karin Lama Castro

Tel: (+423) 236 72 22e-mail: [email protected]

Program informationEvent Organisation AdministrationWebsite Leonardo da Vinci

Agency Leader: Dipl.-Ing. FH Werner Kranz


Deputy Agency Leader: Dipl.-Ing. FH Stefan A. Sohler, MBA


Counselling and monitoring of projectsAll financial issues and audits Public workReportsEvent OrganisationCEDEFOP Study visitsEUROPASS-Vocational Training

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Leonardo da Vinci Product

www.4yf.org

Project objectives:

• Support for the choice of occupation

• Online-tool

• Fancy design

• Increase the social competences

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• 10 modules

• Total 150 questions

• Six characters can be chosen

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