VET in Croatia

In high schools („regular education”) In adult education institutions (some of

them in „regular education”) Trening programs in adult education

institutions 199 programmes

VET in Croatia

2012/2013 – 183.402 in total 443 high schools

◦ 29% gymnasium◦ 3% art schools (music, dance, visual arts and

others)◦ 68% VET schools

More than 500 adult education institutions◦ Number of students?

High school education in Croatia

One-year and two-year programmes of lower professional qualifications in 23 education programmes. ◦ 1,000 pupils 0.7% of the total number of pupils in vocational

education, that is 0.5% of the total secondary school population Three-year programmes for professions in the industry

and trades and crafts in 93 education programmes. ◦ 49,560 pupils 36.5% of the total number of pupils in vocational

education, that is 25.9% of the total secondary school population Four-year programmes of technical and similar

orientations, in 83 education programmes. ◦ 85,370 pupils, 62.8% of the total number of pupils in vocational

education, that is 44.5% of the total secondary school population

System of regular vocational education

integral education model general education content + vocational-

theoretical content → in schools practical apprenticeship → in craft

workshops, companies or other legal entities

1. Agriculture, food and animal health2. Forestry and wood processing3. Geology, mining, oil and chemical technology4. Textile and leather5. Grafical technology and audiovisual technology6. Mechanical engeneering, naval engeneering and

metallurgy 7. Electrotechnics and IT8. Construction and geodesy9. Economy, trade and business administration10. Turism and catering11. Transport and logistic12. Health and social services13. Personal, security and other services

Education sectors in Croatia

Example of curricula:◦ 130104-A Construction technician ◦ 130304-A Geodesy technician◦ 131303-B Bar bender◦ 131603-B Floor layer◦ 133133-C Mason◦ 133233-C Carpenter◦ 132203-B Construction crane operator

Construction and geodesy

public authority in the area of vocational training for trades and crafts, which includes adult education

authorised by the Trades and Crafts Act to organise craftsman examinations and vocational training, providing certificates as licenses to open craft businesses

master craftsman as a craftsman VET trainer

Role of Chamber of Crafts and Trades