Success factors
The dual system, the central element of the German VET system, is internationally seen as a successful system which enjoys high demand all over the world. Many countries are interested in adopting parts of the dual model for their own VET systems. As a result, Germany is experiencing high demand for consulting services on the dual system. But what are the success factors of the German dual VET systems? The most important of them are outlined in the following section:
What are the success factors of the German dual VET System?
Cooperation of government and industry
By working together, the state and trade and industry can secure the basic conditions under which vocational education and training can take place. These range from sharing funding to developing and implementing curricula and extend to include the testing and certification of competences which have been acquired.
Learning within the work process
The aim of German vocational education and training is to create comprehensive employability skills - the ability to work autonomously. A combination of learning within the real work situation and school-based learning is the best way of developing the professional, methodological and social competence required to achieve this.
Acceptance of national standards
Inter-company occupational standards and uniform examination standards guarantee the quality of qualifications. Comparable training qualifications and certificates form the basis for employability, mobility and social acceptance and foster lifelong learning.
Qualified vocational education and training staff
The training which teaching and training staff undergo is a central quality component. An integrated VET concept requires teachers and in-company trainers to combine the qualities of pedagogue and skilled worker within the same Person.
Institutionalised research and consultation
Educational and labour market research enable ongoing adaptation of vocational education and training to meet technical, economic and social development.