DualVET European Network
Associated Member Protocole
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Introduction
TheDualVETEuropean Network aims to create a community of experts and institutions
interested on dual training approaches with the goal of sensitizing companies, policy
makers and society towards the attractiveness of qualified vocational education and
training. In detail, this network aims to bring together players in dual training systems,
such as companies, chambers of commerce and industry and vocational and training
institutions to transfer knowledge, expertise and good practices on dual training
systems.
This document was designed by the DualVET partnership to act as a Protocol for future
members of the DualVETNetwork, to be carried out within the scope of this European
Project. It will set the basis for cooperation of all members of the DualVETNetwork
and, as such, it will provide a definition of the mission statement and the network
structure, its objectives by presenting the actions and the codes of conduct and the
specific guidelines for making use of the DualVET project information. This document
shall be signed by all future members joining the network as a proof of their
commitment and acceptance of the principles guiding the DualVETNetwork.
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Summary
This document is an agreement between the DualVET partnership and its network
members.
In order to establish the DualVET Network as part of the key-results of the
DualVETProject, financed with the support from the European Commission, under the
Lifelong Learning Programme – Transfer of Innovation (Grant Agreement number20131-ES1-LEO05-66544), this protocol is to be respected by the project partners and by
the members of the DualVET Network and entails five main elements:
 Mission Statement
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Core Actions
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Beliefs within the DualVET Network
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Codes of Conduct
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Good Practices Procedures and Bad Practices to be avoided.
Each member of our network is committed to adopt, on a voluntary basis, the
DualVETProtocol. Failure to comply with the following elements of the
DualVETNetwork may result in the exclusion from the Network.
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The DualVET Network Protocol
Mission Statement
TheDualVETEuropean Network aims to create a community of persons and
organizations interested on dual training approaches with the goal of sensitizing policy
makers and society towards the attractiveness of qualified vocational education and
training as key drivers of both National and European employments.
Core Actions
The DualVET network will strive to achieve the following specific objectives:
Objective 1: To promote the DualVET concept, share knowledge about dual
training systems and transfer successful practices and guidance for
implementingdual training in European companies, especially from the
automotive and tourism sector.
Objective 2: To grant access to associated members to targeted information
about dual training systems, including successful practices and guidance for incompany implementation purposes;
Objective 3: To bring together at National and European level, players involved
or contributing to dual systems, such as chambers of commerce and industry,
small and medium enterprises and vocational and training institutions, to
network and share knowledge and expertise about dual training systems;
Objective 4: To be a recognised institution and/or company by the
DualVETproject and benefit from the possibility to be presented to other
similar players in Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal and other countries across
Europe, while actively contributing to the diminishing of youth unemployment
and to the promotion of entrepreneurship competitiveness.
Objective 5:To raise awareness of the European community, particularly in the
field of automotive and tourism, about the importance of dual training
approaches in companies;
The success of the DualVET network will be based on the capacity both from the
DualVET project partners and the Associated Members to successfully accomplish the
following results:
 Setting up the DualVETnetwork;
 Discuss as a group important issues related with vocational education and
training;
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Share knowledge and best practices both at National and European level about
dual training systems, in the perspective from the training provider and from
the company;
Promote activities, results, information related with dual training systems
through the DualVET means (such as events, website, twitter and other media);
Take advantage of the possibility to participate and to be involved in the events
of the partnership, taking place in Spain, Portugal, Austria and Germany;
Provide all members with the opportunity to network and get acquainted with
“role-model” companies and organizations across Europe involved in dual
training systems and gain visibility through the project’s activities;
Guarantee presence of the members on the DualVETNetwork webpage as
Associate Member with a direct link to its official webpage;
To be invited to participate in the DualVETFinal Conference in Spain and
benefit from the possibility to present a project about dual training and submit
an article for the Conference, thus ensuring visibility of their own
projects/initiatives;
Benefits for DualVET Network Members
All members of the DualVET Network will benefit from exclusive access to a
comprehensive portfolio of resources, including networking events, research and best
practices. In detail, members will enjoy:
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Active cooperation with a wide network of players across Europe that includes
chambers of commerce, companies, training providers, VET schools and
business associations;
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The possibility of sharing know-how, experiences and best practices on Dual
Training systems (including issues such as recruitment, in-company training,
standards, problems…);
The opportunity of receiving updated information’s about European & National
VET policies/strategy;
The possibility of being promoted and showcased as a “success-case” through
the DualVETactivities and events, across Europe.
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Note: Associate members will not be compensated for any costs.
Requirements from Associate Members
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To subscribe the DualVETNetwork Protocole;
To inform the DualVET Network members about relevant public events
promoted by its organisation;
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To provide contacts for enlarging and developing the DualVETnetwork;
To support the DualVET network dissemination activities among its network of
contacts.
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Beliefs within the DualVET Network
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The network is based on voluntarism, honesty and transparency of all
members, open communication between the members and positive approach
towards the work;
Each member is a valuable resource and committed to reach the aim of the
network;
Every member undertakes and understands the key principles the DualVET
project and provides accessibility to information and resources for the
network and its stakeholders.
Codes of Conduct
The adoption of Codes of Conduct is increasingly becoming recognized as a key means
to increase transparency and Good Practices. Codes of Conduct are important to set
the background and rules for professional and ethical behaviour for all those who are
involved in the network and to indicate to third parties the standard to be expected
from the DualVET Network.
 Integrate motivated and suitable Associated Members;
 Be professional: serious, responsive and committed;
 Reply promptly;
 Provide complete and correct information;
 Maintain an up-to-date status;
 Contribute to the continuous development of Excellence in the network;
 Provide complete and correct information on time;
 Share Best Practices.
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Good Practices Procedures and Bad Practices to be avoided
The following practices are recommended to the members of the DualVETNetwork
and serve as procedures that help standardize and professionalize the way members
make use of theDualVET information:
- Always reply to e-mails from the DualVET network and provide information
whenever requested;
- Make regular and consistent animation of the network trough dissemination of
accurate information and report the activities in a consistent way;
- Promotion of the DualVET Network in events is highly appreciated and requires
previous notice to marta.pinto@inovafor.ptwith, at least, 15 days in advance.
Potential future developments
The parties (both partners and associated members) recognise that many
opportunities exist for future developments and may well include activities of the
following types:
I.Ensuring the DualVET network sustainability: that is, making sure it continues
to deliver benefits to the beneficiaries and/or other constituencies for an
extended period after the end of the project.
II.Establishing fruitful collaborations with other projects/initiative revolving
around the topics of transfer of experienced knowledge on dual training
systems focusing on training companies trainers on transversal skills and
competences. In practice this means creating synergies with other entities,
which can pass by the co-organisation of events or workshops, but also through
a deeper exploitation of the network through new funded initiatives.
I have read theDualVETNetwork Protocol and by signing this form I agree to support it
as stated in the Core Actions for Membership (Subject to change.)
(Name and Signature)
(Date and Place)
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