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DELIVERABLE n°6 – Sustainability Plan for previous project results 1

METALOG PROJECT

Deliverable n°6:

Sustainability plan for previous project results

WP2 – SYNTESIS OF PREVIOUS PROJECT RESULTS

Jonathan Rossetti – ITL

April 2014

METALOG PROJECT April 2014


Summary

Summary ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

List of Figures............................................................................................................................................... 3

List of Tables ................................................................................................................................................ 3

1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Methodology for a Sustainability Plan .................................................................................................. 5

3. Previous project results - Summary Table ............................................................................................. 6

4. Developing a Sectorial Qualifications Framework ................................................................................. 7

5. Sustainability Plan for previous project results ....................................................................................10

5.1. Core work processes and work related categories ...................................................................10

5.2. Work processes structure (“skill” levels) ..................................................................................13

5.3. Occupational and Competence Standards ................................................................................13

5.4. Referencing SQFs and NQF - EQF .............................................................................................15

5.5. Referencing SQFs and ECVET tools ...........................................................................................18

5.6. Learning Model........................................................................................................................19

5.7. Competence Standard for Vocational Qualifications ...............................................................19

5.8. Job descriptions .......................................................................................................................20

5.9. Logistics Skills Network ............................................................................................................20

6. Conclusions .........................................................................................................................................23

Sources .......................................................................................................................................................26



List of Figures

Fig.1 – Methodology for the definition of a Sustainability Plan

Fig.2 – Level Structure of a Sector related Qualification Framework

Fig.3 – Employability Grid

Fig.4 – Flowchart for the definition of Occupational Standards

Fig.5 – Occupational Standard for ETL certification

Fig.6 – Competence Matrix for the area of foreign trade

Fig.7 – Typology matrix

Fig.8 – SWOT Analysis on Referenceability SQF to EQF - NQF

Fig.9 – Comparison Matrix

Fig.10 – Framework of competencies

Fig.11 – Quality Standards

Fig.12 – Open ENLoCC Logo

Fig.13 – NETINVET Logo

List of Tables

Tab.1 – Categorization of previous project results

Tab.2 – “Sustainability Plan” Synthesis Table



1. Introduction

The METALOG project work is based on existing results, concepts and approaches that are to be adapted,

transferred, embedded into new developments and sustainably established at European level. The work

plan applied in this project follows a four-stages process:

5.1. identification of relevant and transferrable results - WP2

5.2. adaptation and development of the existing approaches/results for the development of sectorial

qualifications frameworks for Logistics (Logistics Qualifications Framework) – WP3

5.3. testing of results and finalization of project products – WP4

5.4. sustainability process, by embedding and integrating project results in European and national systems

and networks – WP5.

The WP2, “Synthesis of previous project results”, aims to collect and select the main and most important

results/products of previous Leonardo projects in order to identify common basis for the subsequent

development of a logistics qualification framework and a skills network.

The approach is two-fold: identifying, on the one hand, approaches and methods for the development of a

sectorial qualifications framework as well as results specific to the logistics sector such as work process

analyses and profiles in order to feed the development of a logistics qualifications framework. On the other

hand, good practices and interesting initiatives hitherto developed for the sector will be collected in order

to inform and feed a Logistics Skills Network.

More in general, the WP2 addresses issues concerning the evolving of the VET system at European level

and specifically in European projects. This document, deliverable n.6 “Sustainability plan for previous

project results“, as “final” report of WP2 activities, identifies trends and perspectives in terms of methods

and tools elaborated by European Leonardo projects, it selects and analyzes some specific results that are

interesting for a further development of a common European VET environment for the logistics and

transport sector. Existing gaps as possible synergies are considered and analyzed in order to define a

Sustainability Plan of previous project results that includes indications on actions that should be

implemented in order to achieve the expected goal of the project.

The deliverable n.5 “Detailed synthesis report of previous project results to be used and/or transferred in

this project” summarizes the more relevant studies that has been developed at European level and

financed by the European Commission. Project products and results are collected and analyzed in order to

assess their exploitation in the context of METALOG project. Results of this assessment process are here

presented.



2. Methodology for a Sustainability Plan

The starting point for the identification of a Sustainability plan for previous project results is the common

understanding of the elements that composed a Sectorial Qualification Framework, of the aims to which it

is addressed and the issues that it should tackle and solve.

Among the several project results that has been analyzed in the previous deliverable, one emerges as

essential for the development of a Logistics Qualifications Framework: the CAReasyVET methodology for

the definition of Sectorial Qualification Framework in the automotive sector.

The methodology developed within CAReasyVET projects identifies the characteristics and the elements of

a Sectorial Qualifications Framework and describes the steps in order to develop it. Some general rules and

considerations, as common definitions are highlighted. Moreover, the conceptual link between a Sectorial

Qualification Framework and the European Qualification Framework it is considered and analyzed.

Taking into consideration all the aspects and issues concerning both the development of a Logistics

Qualifications Framework, both the establishment of a Logistics Skills Network, each of the products

selected in the deliverable n.5 (see Chapter 4) is analyzed in order to assess:

What is the technical gap

What are the synergies

What are methodological differences, if presents

How it can be used for the development of a LQF and/or LSN

The “compatibility analysis” (figure 1) consider not only technical and methodological aspects of each single

products in comparison to the elements necessary for the development of a LQF, but evaluate the

compatibility of results among them with the aim to “take” a picture of all the contents, methods and

approaches available at this stage, without considering products that have been further innovated or

results that are redundant. In few cases, two methods are suggested and proposed for a future utilization,

it will be task of the next project activities selecting the appropriate solutions for the implementation of the

project.

It is worthy to say that in this document it is not provided a detailed analysis of the methodology and

processes for the development of a Sectorial Qualification Framework. It is aim of the Work Package 3 to go

in deep of the technical aspects composing a Sectorial Qualification Framework as to plan the next

development of a Logistics Qualification Framework. The Work Package 2, according to the analysis of

projects and products, provide some indications and considerations, as open questions to be solved during

the project implementation.

Elements for a Logistics Qualifications Framework

Previous Project Results

Core work processes Results n°1

Skills Levels Results n°2

Description of work processes

Results n°3

…. Results n°4

Fig.1 – Methodology for the definition of a Sustainability Plan (ITL Elaboration)

ANALYSIS of

COMPATIBILITY



3. Previous project results - Summary Table

The following table resumes the results/products selected from the analysis at chapter 7, deliverable n°5. The Table is here presented in order to give a clear

overview of the projects and the products that has been considered.

CENTRAL EUCOLOG PROLOG NOVALOG

Euro Trans Log

ProfDRV Matching

Frames Car Easy

VET NQF-SQF Know IN

euVET support

TRIFT

S.Q.F.

Work Process An. 17 22

Job Classification 19

Qualifications

Qualif. Framework 18 20 23

Certification

Learning Models

L.Q.F.

Work Process An. 3 13

Job Classification 1 8

Qualifications 2 9 11 14 25 26 30

Qualif. Framework 10

Certification 4 12 27 31

Learning Models 5 7

Other 15 28

L.S.N

Best practices 6 16 21 24 29

Tab.1 – Categorization of previous project results (DEL.5, MetaLog – ITL Elaboration)



4. Developing a Sectorial Qualifications Framework

This paragraph mainly refers to the results of CarEasyVET project1, that will be here summarized and

presented. All the following issues and aspects will be further deeply considered during the next work

packages of the project. The aim of this deliverable is to give a clear overview of the conceptual idea, as of

the technical elements composing a Sectorial Qualification Framework.

A qualification framework is understood as structures for the development, the description, and the

systematization of the relations between qualifications which interlink all formally recognized qualifications

of an educational system as well as the relevant world of work. In this process, qualifications are structured

as scrutinized and/or verified bundles of competencies that are not confined to a certain way of learning (cf.

Sloane 2007, pg.25).

The criterion that should be used in order to develop a Qualification Framework and to relate the different

levels of vocational qualifications to each other, is the criterion of the domain-specific employability. The

differences between the qualifications levels do not result from the degree of expertise, but from the range

and depth of the professional knowledge and skills characteristics for a particular domain or occupation.

This is what the extent of qualifications is based on, and this extent manifests above all in the amount of

time spent on the training. (ITB-U.Bremen, CarEasyVET project)

Fig.2 – Level Structure of a Sector related Qualification Framework (source: ITB – University of

Bremen, CarEasyVET project)

1 “ECVET – Compatibility of Competences in the Automotive Sector”, ITB – Univ. Bremen, CarEasyVET project, 2011)



According to the CarEasyVET methodology, the following characteristics are in use for the description of a

qualification framework:

Core work processes: comprises various forms of competences necessary for completing work tasks

in a certain work field of a sector

Context-related descriptions: related to the work process (work tasks) as well as to actions that can

be carried out (“can do, can perform, is able to)

Work related categories as context characteristics (detailing of core work process): objects of

skilled work; tools, methods and organization of skilled work; requirements for skilled work and

technology

Occupational standards – dimensions for the description of the development competencies – e.g.

ability to perform independent work tasks, to deal with complex situations, to deal with quality

standard demands, to deal with dynamic situations.

Core Work Processes

Core Work Processes are comprehensive tasks which consider the entire context of work and are dealt with

by persons working in the respective occupational profile. Thus, they’re always related to:

Work processes rather than to individual work tasks

Competencies necessary for the mastering of such work processes rather than to de-contextualized

competencies which would still have to be transferred to the concrete core work task.

Work related categories

Work related categories are strictly linked to the competencies needed to the work-place and are

formulated in a process oriented way. These categories are crucial for really characterizing the environment

of Vocational Education and Training, as specific for the context of work. Due to their process oriented

nature they identify educational objectives that are not dependent from the cultural and socio-economic

situation of an individual country.

The CarEasyVET project has developed a structure/model for the definition of Work Related Categories that

will be further discussed in the next activities of METALOG project.

Occupational standards

The Occupational standards describe the required qualification profile for an occupation. The Vocational

education curricula describe the way the qualifications can be imparted. Thus, standards do not replace

curricula and should not be mistaken for them. The Occupational standards should form a basic platform

for the development of both curricula and tests for the testing of the respective qualifications. However,

the format and the presentation of the standards play a crucial factor in order to determine the path to be

followed – up to the development of the vocational curriculum on the one hand and up to development of

skill testing on the other hand.

Work process-based occupational standards are explicitly designed within occupational profiles which

follows the work-process concept. Due to some main current trends in the socio-economic situation, as the

globalization of markets and the rapid evolving of technology, the definition of occupational standards is

not simple and it has not permanent value. The deep link between the occupational standards and work-

processes, asks for a continuous updating of standards.



For this reason, a work process analysis is the basis for setting up modern occupational standards. The

CarEasyVET project identifies a method for the definition of “modern” occupational standards that will be

further analyzed.

Referencing SQFs to NQFs – EQF

According to the definition of the European Commission “a European Qualification Framework should help

to relate national and sectorial qualifications frameworks and systems. Thus the transfer and the

recognition of the qualifications of the individual citizens will be facilitate”. The EQF is the meta-framework

to which each sector has to refer and it should serve as a transnational “organization system”, as a

framework of references.

Anyway, whether is appropriated to link a Sectoral Qualification Framework directly to the European

Qualification Framework, or indirectly through the correspondent National Qualification Framework is an

issue discussed in many European and National projects. Some aspects have to be considered and analyzed

in order to decide how a Sectoral qualification approach has to be referenced to EQF. The topic is deepened

in the chapter 5 “Sustainability Plan for previous project results”.

Referencing SQF and ECVET tools

ECVET is an information system with the aim of improving the transparency and recognition of

qualifications, with the main aim to enhance and promote mobility. Based as it is on learning outcomes, the

proposed unitbased credit system is compatible with all the qualifications systems, learning contexts and

learning approaches.

As a tool for transparency provided by the European Commission, each VET-system has to be referenced

not only to the EQF but also to the ECVET system. Learning Outcomes Unit has to be defined, as credit-

points have to be assigned.



5. Sustainability Plan for previous project results

This chapter aims to show how results achieved through previous European projects are appropriate for

the development of a Logistics Qualification Framework and a Logistics Skills Network.

The previous chapter gives important indications on the characteristics and the steps for defining a

Sectorial Qualifications Framework. In the following paragraphs it is assessed if and how previous project

results can be used (at least partially) for the main goals of MetaLog project.

5.1. Core work processes and work related categories

Crucial element for the definition of a Sectorial Qualification Framework it is clearly the identification of the

core work processes characterizing the reference sector. This action is very relevant because “the core

work processes are the basis for the structuration in levels within the sector framework as they comprise

holistic dimensions and the respective qualitative, factual requirements” 2.

Among the several results analyzed in the deliverable n°5, one it seems to be more appropriate for the

identification of core work processes: the CENTRAL project classification of job and activities. CENTRAL

identifies functional areas for logistics and road transport and sub-functions, that can be taken as reference

for the definition of work processes. We use the term “reference” because, as any other relevant project

considered in this analysis, CENTRAL is not focused on the definition of work processes, but it aims to

describe all the jobs existent at European level for the field of road transport and logistics. CENTRAL has not

performed a Work Process Analysis, thus the identification of core work processes is clearly not detailed.

Here, the proposed classification by CENTRAL:

Functional areas for logistics and road transport

logistics function

o Formulating & implementing supply and waste chains strategy

o Resource Management

o Production Planning and Control

o Warehousing

transport function

o Conceiving transport solutions

o Managing and monitoring transport solutions

o Haulage

support function

o Compliance functions : regulations, standards and contracts

o Other administrative functions

freight forwarding function

o Freight forwarding

As work processes are not clearly defined in other previous projects, also the work related categories are

not available.

2 “ECVET – Compatibility of Competences in the Automotive Sector”, ITB – Univ. Bremen, CAReasyVET project, 2011)



According to the CarEasyVET methodology, each of the work related category should be described in terms

of:

objects of (skilled) work

tools, methods, organization of (skilled) work

requirements for (skilled) work and technology

The description of work related categories is not available in these terms in other considered projects, but

some of them identifies at least the description of some specific work processes and activities.

EUROTRANSLOG project, for example, defines a common reference scheme for qualifications of the 5th EQF

level in Transport and Logistics. Moreover are described:

(a) Definition of the occupation

(b) Technical and economic environment of employment

(c) The jobs concerned

(d) Types of company

(e) Position within the organisations

(f) General employment conditions.

All these contents can be useful in order to describe some of the work processes, for example those

concerning freight forwarding functions.

Fig.3 – Employability Grid (source: NQF-SQF project)



In order to perform a work process analysis, two previous project results are appropriate and usable:

the NQF-SQF project, among various goals, identifies a methodical approach for a holistic and

functional description of work processes. The deliverable “Employability grid” describes an

approach to develop a holistic model of abilities required for working and the related learning

objectives by mirroring the work process (figure 3)

the CAReasyVET methodology, that proposes a model for the definition of a WPA aiming at

identifying Occupational Standards (figure 4)

Fig.4 – Flowchart for the definition of Occupational Standards (Source: Spottl/jax, ITB/GIZ))



5.2. Work processes structure (“skill” levels)

Work processes have to be structured according to their “degree of difficulty”. The “degree” of difficulty,

or “skills” level is expression of the activities that has to be performed, of the knowledge and the skills

requested, of the degree of responsibility and autonomy.

The CENTRAL classification underlies a structuration into “skills” levels, but as previously said the analysis of

core work processes is not performed as necessary for the goals of METALOG Project, that are clearly

different. Thus, also in this case as for work processes, CENTRAL results might be taken as reference to

develop further METALOG activities. After the definition of core work processes it will be possible to

compare them in order to define levels and relations among them.

5.3. Occupational and Competence Standards

CarEasyVET project proposes a method for the definition of Occupational Standards as a part of a whole

work processes analysis. The flowchart for the development of occupational standards (figure 4)

summarizes the steps for defining Occupational Standards. A more complete description will be provided, if

necessary, in the next MetaLog activities.

Fig.5 – Occupational Standard for ETL certification (Source: EuroTransLog project)



EUROTRANSLOG project for example defines a competence framework for 5th EQF level qualifications

dealing with Transport and Logistics. Are deeply described and detailed all the professional activities

dealing to the concerned qualifications, some main aspects are defined:

(a) Operating conditions

(b) Resources (information)

(c) Means

(d) Functional links

(e) Authority/responsibility

(f) Expected results

EUROTRANSLOG provides the occupational standards for the 5th level qualifications in transport and

logistics, as shown as example in figure 5.

ProfDRV project defines the competence standards of professional driving jobs of different levels. The

ProfDRV profile has been prepared based on the actual work tasks and processes of a professional driver in

order to have a Europe-wide comparable reference to rely on when defining a standard for a European

profile and/or to compare qualifications in Europe based on this profile. It is a rather detailed profile

containing 6 subject-specific tasks/ core work processes and 4 cross-cutting tasks and it is EQF-comparable

and EQF-based.

The TRIFT project developed a competence matrix (figure 6) for the field of foreign trade which allows

comparability and transparency of competence profiles of different courses of education as well as those of

single persons. Core work tasks or competence areas has been elaborated, they characterize and structure

the work in the professional field of foreign trade. To each of these core work tasks/competence areas are

assigned competence development steps. These competence development steps depict the development

of competences in a certain competence area, usually from simple to more complex – they are based on

each other. Competence areas and assigned competence development steps together form a competence

matrix for a certain field of work, in this case the professional field of foreign trade. Ideally, the competence

matrix compasses the entire area of education from secondary to tertiary education. Within the

competence matrix, competence profiles can be developed by putting together different competences

within different competence areas and on different competence development steps. Competence profiles

may contain competence requirements of entire initial vocational training and further education but also

competences of specific employees or requirements for employers.

The KNOW-IN project has elaborated a new professional figure for the Road Freight Transport Sector: the

European Road Transport Manager (EU-RTM) who will have the management skills, tools and interventions

needed to overcome the challenges the sector faces, enabling them to succeed and to be competitive.

Occupational standards and occupational competency are defined by a work-processes oriented method,

similar to those developed by CAReasyVET project.



Fig.6 – Competence Matrix for the area of foreign trade (Source: TRIFT project)

5.4. Referencing SQFs and NQF - EQF

The NQF-SQF project deeply analyzes the issue concerning the referenceability of a Sectoral Qualification

Framework to the European Qualification Framework and to the correspondent National Qualification

Framework.

According to the EQF Advisory Board recommendations, the “SQFs should not be referenced directly to the

EQF, but passing through the NQFs. This guarantees a direct link between National Agencies for the

Qualification Frameworks and the European Commission also providing a uniform and shared reading

schema of qualifications stated at National level and a simplified organization of relationships.

Although the relationship between SQFs and work processes seems obvious according to their sector-

orientation, it is not self-evident that this relationship is properly expressed in a way that sectorial

qualification becomes comparable with similar qualifications embedded in NQFs and in EQF. In order to

decide how sectoral qualification approaches could best be referenced to EQF – directly or over the NQFs – it

is also important to know what the relationship of sectoral systems to national systems is, if their existence

mirrors a critical position of sectoral stakeholders against NQFs, or if they can – in a wider sense – be

considered supplements of the national systems”3.

One of the main tools for the conceptual linking of an SQF with the EQF is provided by NQF-SQF project: the

employability Grid. The Grid shall show the implicit logic of EQF levelling (as far as it exists) that is based on

3 Referenceability Report on Sectoral Qualification Approaches, SQF-NQF project



a relationship to work, and thereby become usable as a yardstick for assessing referencing of frameworks

(resp. qualifications) to the EQF. Using the employability grid as methodological instrument, typologies of

frameworks were carried out and SWOT analyses produced for specific Sectoral Qualifications Frameworks

(one case study is referred to the Logistics Sector, in France).

According to the project’s conclusions (NQF-SQF project):

“The study has also shown as a common feeling that SQFs should not be referenced directly to the EQF, but

through the NQFs, as it was also stated by institutional bodies of the Commission. It is not only a political

correct way for building the link, since it contributes effectively to decrease the complexity of the overall

system of referenceability providing a direct link between National Agencies for the Qualification

Frameworks and the European Commission.

Referencing SQF to NQF, assumed that once declared by a country it respects all the criteria indicated by the

Commission, is also useful to make a qualification aligned with local, national and transnational

perspectives and to implement a target setting and a quality-assurance tool for training providers. The

latter plays a basic role making mutual trust sustainable at all levels, being the validation got at the higher

layer the means to strengthen the mutual trust pursued at the lower one.”

The figure 8 show the comprehensive SWOT representation that analyzes the issue of referenceability of

SQFs to National and European Frameworks for Qualifications.

Fig.7 – Typology matrix (source: NQF-SQF project)



Fig.8 – SWOT Analysis on Referenceability SQF to EQF - NQF (source: NQF-SQF project)



The MatchingFrames project has defined a tool for comparing SQFs to the European Qualification

Framework. The partners of the MatchingFrames project argued that national qualifications frameworks

were less helpful. They recommend sectorial qualifications frameworks have a direct reference to the

European Qualifications Framework (EQF), because it provides comparability across national borders. This

means being able to compare sectorial frameworks with the EQF.

Fig.9 – Comparison Matrix (Source: MatchingFrames)

5.5. Referencing SQFs and ECVET tools

The methodology developed by CarEasyVET project includes also important guidelines and good practices

for referencing the results of a sector related analysis into the European transparency tools ECVET and EQF.

Considerations concerning ECVET cannot be separated to issues regarding the EQF, both the tools are

indeed strictly linked.

CarEasyVET provide an example of application of the ECVET concepts for the Automotive Sector. The

identified procedure can be adopted within MetaLog activities in order to reference the next Logistics

Qualification Framework to ECVET, thus defining Learning Outcomes Units and distributing credit-points to

each concerned unit.



5.6. Learning Model

According to the results of the study “Detailed synthesis report of previous project results to be used and/or

transferred in this project”, the SOLOS Learning Model is suggested as procedure for learning and

measuring competencies.

The aim of the SOLOS model is to promote the development and enhancement of logistics systems

competencies in all areas and actors in logistics systems. This can be achieved through a form of learning

that relates to the actual tasks of a workplace. Forms of learning are required to refer to an actual situation

(as the starting point and aim of a learning process) at the center of a learning activity and utilize it to

source learning input.

The structure is provided through the four fields of activity of logistical work. These are: Information,

documentation, communication and cooperation. These are found in all logistical processes; the logistical

work can be reproduced utilizing the fields of activity. The quality of logistical work is defined to a major

degree by the quality of relations between these fields of activity.

5.7. Competence Standard for Vocational Qualifications

Many of the projects analyzed in the deliverable n°5 provide a description, detailed most of the times, of

the Standard Competencies for some specific vocational qualifications.

Standard Competencies are defined for:

the Freight Forwarding Agent (CENTRAL)

the Warehouse Operator (CENTRAL)

the European Transport Road Manager (KNOW-IN)

the ProfDRV profile (ProfDRV)

Foreman / woman (PROLOG)

Warehouse supervisor (PROLOG)

Dispatcher (PROLOG)

Moreover, NOVALOG project defines the competence standards for six jobs dealing with warehousing and

assistance functions: forklift driver, order pickers, warehouse operators, logistics analyst, logistics engineer

and logistics controller. Competencies are not defined in terms of KSC descriptors and Learning Outcomes,

but through a “task and competencies” analysis.

Fig.10 – Framework of competencies (source: NOVALOG project)



For what concern the CENTRAL project, the qualifications (Freight Forwarding Agent and Warehouse

Operator) are defined using the set of descriptors Knowledge, Skills and Competencies. Moreover Learning

Outcomes and LU units are defined as ECVET points for each of them. The project has elaborated also the

curricula for the training of the concerned qualifications.

The European Transport Road Manager profile, developed within KNOW-IN project, documents the basic

knowledge, skills and competencies needed by Road Transport Managers in the Logistics and Transport

Sector. The profile (EU-RTM) is detailed using the terminology of the European Qualification Framework

(EQF) which is based on learning outcomes, level descriptors, knowledge, skills and competencies.

5.8. Job descriptions

Last but not least, a general description of all the logistic and road transport jobs has been performed by

the CENTRAL projects. However, in this case the description is intended at a general level and is not

addressed a specific elaboration of the Competence Standards.

5.9. Logistics Skills Network

In order to develop a Logistics Skills Network, some best practices have been identified.

The ProfDRV project identifies EQF-compatible quality standards for Europe-wide transparent and

comparable implementation of professional driver qualification. The quality standards/ recommendations

include considerations on aspects such as embedding of a Europe-wide qualification into national

legislation, training and teaching considerations, evaluation and assessment, requirements on training

providers, etc.. These standards might be used in the context of METALOG as basis/reference for the

development of a Transport and Logistics Skills Network.

Fig.11 – Quality Standards (Source: ProfDRV project)



The euVETsupport project has developed a virtual environment for EQF and ECVET implementation in

transport and logistics as basis for an upcoming network in this context. The euVETsupport portal is the

major result of the project and builds the basis for the euVETsupport support services for VET and HR

professionals in transport and logistics on the practical implementation and application of the EQF and

ECVET within their daily praxis. The platform is usable as an already existing virtual reference for the LQF

and the related network. It can be easily extended and adjusted to the needs of the METALOG project.

Within EUCOLOG project activities has been elaborated a platform for coordinating European efforts in the

area of logistics projects and initiatives through a project cluster and for enhancing efforts towards the

establishment of a sectorial dialogue in logistics.

In order to establish a Logistics Skills Network it seems necessary to make reference to two important

networks already existing at European Level:

Open ENLoCC

NETinVET.

Open ENLoCC

Open ENLoCC (European Network of Logistics Competence Centers) was established as a follow up of the

“ENLoCC”-project and is an open network of regional logistics competence centres in the field of logistics,

run by public authorities or similar bodies.

The main task of the network is the international exchange of experience and knowledge between its

participants and the promotion of a higher level of cooperation with European institutions.

The members of Open ENLoCC work together on common projects with the aim to develop the regional

economy by solving infrastructural, organizational and technological problems of logistics and transport.

The dissemination of the results of the network activities and the best practices take place on a wide scale,

involving all the key bodies at EU level.4

Fig.12 – Open ENLoCC Logo (Source: http://www.openenlocc.net/)

ITL – Institute for Transport and Logistics, through Alberto Preti (Head of ITL Bologna offices), holds the

presidency of the European Network of Logistics Competence Centers.

Are members of the Open ENLoCC network:

ALOT S.C.A R.L. - Agency of East Lombardy for Transports and Logistics (IT)

Carinthian Government, Department of Infrastructure (AU)

Centre for Maritime Studies, University of Turku (TU)

CRITT Transport and Logistics (FR)

HOLM - House of Logistics and Mobility GmbH (GE)

i-Trans & i-Fret Innovation Platform (FR)

4 Source: Open ENLoCC website, http://www.openenlocc.net/

http://www.openenlocc.net/

http://www.openenlocc.net/



ILIM - Institute of Logistics and Warehousing (PL)

ITL - Institute for Transport and Logistics (IT)

KLOK - Logistics Cooperation Centre e.V. (GE)

Logistics in Wallonia (BE)

Logistik Cluster Schwaben (GE)

Malmö University, Urban Studies (SW)

MOBI of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (BE)

MoWiN.net - Regionalmanagement Nordhessen GmbH (GE)

Pannon Business Network Association (HU)

University of Maribor, Faculty of Civil Engineering (SL)

WRS - Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation GmbH (GE)

NETINVET

NETINVET is a European network of training centers and companies, where mutual trust has been

established in order to provide young people with mobility opportunities during their training pathway. It

pertains to training programs in the field of international trade, but it is inclined to extend to other training

courses within the trade and services sector.

The network’s coverage today extends to 9 countries: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands,

Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, and Spain. For each of these countries, competent authorities (Ministries,

National Agencies, professional/trade organizations) have been associated to encourage and support the

network set-up. The network is composed of some fifty training centers (number in growth) and over 150

related companies.

Fig.13 – NETINVET Logo (Source: http://www.netinvet.eu/)

http://www.netinvet.eu/



6. Conclusions

Some evidences emerge from the compatibility analysis of previous project results:

(a) Thanks to previous projects, are available the basic and essential products for the establishment of a

Logistics Qualification Framework. Results have to be adapted in some cases, but most of the times

they provide methodologies and techniques to perform the missing analysis and tasks in order to

develop a SQF

(b) The CarEasyVET project provide the methodology of the procedures for the development and

implementation of a Sectorial Qualifications Framework. The basic concepts, methods and elements

composing a SQF are analyzed and discussed.

(c) A work process analysis is essential for the definition of a work process oriented Sectoral Qualification

Framework. Some projects have elaborated work process analysis for specific fields of activity (driving,

foreign trade) or specific qualification level (5th EQF for Transport and Logistics), as ProfDRV, TRIFT and

EuroTransLog projects.

CENTRAL classification of functions and sub-functions it is a first step toward the elaboration of work

process analysis for the transport and logistics sector. The whole range of work processes

characterizing logistics requires a classification of logistics and transport activities. The classification

supports the definition of homogenous groups of activities to which apply a work process analysis.

(d) Projects like NQF-SQF and Matching Frames provide relevant products/results concerning the

referenceability of a Sectorial Qualification Framework to the European Qualification Framework and

to the National Qualification Frameworks. Tools like the Employability Grid, in particular, and the

Comparison Matrix have to be utilized in order to better define the characteristics of the Logistics

Qualification Framework and solve the issue of referencing it directly to the EQF, or indirectly through

the National Qualification Frameworks as suggested by the EQF advisory Board.

(e) Several professional profiles have been analyzed and the occupational standards have been defined:

Freight Forwarding Agent, Warehouse Operator, European Road Transport Manager, Professional

Driving Jobs, Foreign Trade Jobs. These profiles are ready to be included in a SQF.

The establishment of a Logistics Skills Network supporting the dialogue among stakeholders can be

enhanced through:

The identification of appropriate and shared EQF-compatible quality standards for qualifications.

Standards includes training and teaching considerations, evaluation and assessment, requirements

on training providers, learning agreements. ProfDRV project products provide guidelines for the

definition of quality standards.

The promotion and utilization of already existing IT tools for the collection, dissemination and

exploitation of knowledge and best practices related to VET. An example is the euVETsupport

platform.

In particular, it seems appropriate to assess a collaboration/cooperation with other important

networks at European level, such as ENLoCC - European Network of Logistics Competence Centers

of which ITL holds the presidency, and the NETinVET network (of which AFT is key member).



The following “Sustainability Plan” Synthesis Table (table 2) summarizes the main products identified for

the further development of MetaLog activities, together with a proposal for their valorization in achieving

the expected project results.

RESULT PROJECT Proposal for Exploitation in MetaLog project

Methodology for establishment of Sectoral Qualification Framework (including the methodology for work process analysis)

CarEasyVET

Methodology to be used in order to develop a Logistics Qualification Framework. Methods and procedures for the identification of work processes, competence and occupational standards, skills levels are provided. Moreover, guidelines for an appropriate work process analysis are indicated. Technical aspects for the establishment of a Sectoral Qualification Framework will be deepened in the WP3. The reference partner is ITB – University of Bremen, as partner of the CarEasyVET project.

Methodology for work process description

NQF-SQF The methodical approach for a holistic and functional description of work processes

Jobs Classification for Transport and Logistics (esp. classification of functions)

CENTRAL

The classification of functions for transport and Logistics, which is the base for the definition of the job classification, is useful in order to define a first classification of “macro” work processes characterizing the transport and logistics operations.

Typology Matrix and Employability Grid for comparing SQF-NQF-EQF

NQF-SQF

Employability grid shall show the implicit logic of EQF levelling. Using it as methodological instrument, typologies of frameworks can be identified. One of the considered case studies is related to the Logistics sector. Within the MetaLog project the tool is useful for comparing the new Logistics Qualification Framework to National Frameworks and to the EQF.

SQF-EQF Comparison Matrix

Matching Frames

The matrix is a tool for comparing SQFs to the European Qualification Framework. Within the MetaLog project the tool is useful for comparing the new Logistics Qualification Framework to National Frameworks and to the EQF.

Methodology for referencing SQF and ECVET

CarEasyVET

The methodology identifies and suggest procedure for referencing a Sectoral Qualification Framework to ECVET, in order to guarantee the transparency of qualifications and learning.

Competence Matrix for competence profiles

TRIFT

The matrix allow the comparability and transparency of competence profiles of different courses of education as well as those of single persons. The tools might be adapted in order to fulfil MetaLog objectives.



Reference scheme for qualifications of the 5th EQF level in Transport and Logistics

EuroTransLog

The reference scheme includes, among others, occupational standards and competence standards for 5th level qualifications in Transport and Logistics. These standards can be adopted within the future Logistics Qualification Framework, clearly for what concern a specific skill level that will be defined (and correspondent to the 5th EQF level).

Occupational and Competence Standards for professional driving jobs

ProfDRV

Occupational and competence standards of professional driving jobs of different levels. These standards can be adopted within the Qualification Framework for Logistics, with reference to professional driving jobs.

Occupational and Competence Standards for the field of foreign trade

TRIFT

Occupational and competence standards for the field of foreign trade. These standards can be adopted within the Qualification Framework for Logistics, with reference to the concerned jobs of the foreign trade field.

Occupational and Competence Standards for the EU-RMT

KNOW-IN

Occupational and competence standards for a new professional figure for the Road Freight Transport Sector: the European Road Transport Manager (EU-RTM). These standards can be adopted within the Qualification Framework for Logistics, with reference to the EU-RTM

SOLOS Learning Model PROLOG - EUCOLOG

The model is useful for learning and measuring competencies. It might be part of the LQF as model suggested for developing specific competencies within the companies.

Framework of competencies

NOVALOG

Methodology for task and competencies analysis. The tools is useful for the definition of occupational and competence standards for the all the jobs concerning Transport and Logistics

Web-platform for EQF and ECVET implementation

euVETsupport Virtual Environment for EQF and ECVET implementation in Transport and Logistics

Methodology for the identification of EQF-compatible quality standards

ProfDRV

The methodology for the definition of quality standards/ recommendations. It includes considerations on aspects such as embedding of a Europe-wide qualification into national legislation, training and teaching considerations, evaluation and assessment, requirements on training providers, etc.

EUCOLOG project Cluster EUCOLOG

The Cluster aims at coordinating EU efforts in the area of logistics projects and initiatives and at enhancing efforts towards the establishment of a sectorial dialogue in logistics.

Tab.2 – “Sustainability Plan” Synthesis Table



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project (2011)

Referenceability Report on Sectoral Qualification Approaches, Politecnico di Torino, NQF-SQF project

(2012)

EuroTransLog guide – EuroTransLog project

Matching Qualifications with Qualification Frameworks – a Guideline, ITB - University of Bremen Matching

Frames project

Typology of SQFs based on their referenceability to work processes, Politecnico di Torino, NQF-SQF project

(2012)

The Employability Grid, DEKRA Akademie, NQF-SQF project (2012)

Development of a Sector Related Qualification Framework (SRQF) - Practical Example: Car Sensitive Sector,

Georg Spöttl, Susanne Kühn, Gert Loose, CarEasyVet Project (2009)

The SOLOS Model - ProLog results – Brochure 1, Dr. Karin Bockelmann, Thomas Ressel – IG Metal, PROLOG

project (2008)

The SOLOS Model - Competence profiles and competence requirements in logistics – Brochure 3, Dr. Karin

Bockelmann, Thomas Ressel – IG Metal, PROLOG project (2008)

The SOLOS Model - Learning causes and learning guidance in the SOLOS model Brochure 2, Dr. Karin

Bockelmann, Thomas Ressel – IG Metal, PROLOG project (2009)

Case study – Logistics, Marijke Mesdag, NQF-SQF project (2012)

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professional drivers in Europe, DEKRA Akademie, ProdDRV project (2012)

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Harmonisation of Jobs in the European Union – A Logistics case, Zoltán Kovács, Beáta Sz G. Pató, Jean-André

Lasserre, NovaLog project

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