Module 4: technical and vocational education and training (TVET) development - entrepreneurial leadership in innovation

BIBBS role is to provide an advisory services for a comprehensive understanding of TVET and it adopts a holistic approach. Technical and vocational education and training provides a preparation for working life as well as aiding personal development. Initial and continuing training promote employability and also foster the willingness and ability to participate actively in societal processes. The objective of initial and continuing training is the development of employability skills. TVET that takes place in accordance with the principle of self-contained activity encourages autonomous and independent work. It encompasses initial and continuing training and comprises parts of lifelong learning. The development of learning competence and learning how to learn is an important aspect. Vocational qualifications are recognised equally as academic qualifications under the legal framework of Germany, providing an entitlement to participate in further education and training courses. The recognition of informal and nonformal learning opens up considerable areas of potential for qualified skilled workers.