Source: National Institute of Technical and Vocational Education

The basic purpose of the National Institute of Technical and Vocational Education /NUOV/ is to complexly assist in the development of vocational education and training (VET).

The principal framework that comprises the Institute basis is a concept of lifelong learning and a gradual integration of the Czech Republic into the European Union.

The National Institute of Technical and Vocational Education intends to be an open and accessible information source in VET for the public, central bodies, employers' representatives and other social partners.

• develops a concept and strategy of VET development
• develops, innovates and evaluates curricular documents
• supports the implementation of curricular documents into the educational system
• coordinates the sphere of education and labor market
• engages in career guidance
• prepares and implements PHARE programs in the field of economic and social solidarity and prepares the usage of structural funds
• participates in international cooperation

Framework educational programs define the basic requirements for the level of competence graduates are expected to achieve. They also set out the curriculum which is designed to satisfy these requirements. This is the means of ensuring that graduates achieve a similar level of education and qualification at a given stage of education.

The general educational program for each particular branch of study comprises two parts:

• The general part sets out the requirements for the general education and VET focused on general aspects,
• The professional profile(s) defines basic vocational requirements and professional competences necessary for performing one or more jobs.

Framework educational programs are a starting point for school educational programs, which are developed on the level of individual schools to meet their own purposes and the needs of the region. Schools, which do not aspire to make their own educational program, will be offered centrally prepared model educational programs.

Framework educational programs enable the transition to the two-level development of educational programs and thus enforce the schools' autonomy and responsibility for the quality of school educational programs.

Framework educational programs also create the conditions for the application of the latest trends in secondary VET.

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