Leonardo da Vinci II

Second phase of the Community vocational training programme

Duration 2000 - 2006

Council Decision (26.04.1999)

Key Features

7 yearsBudget 1,150 Billion Euros31 European Countries3 calls for proposals with own priorities

and deadlines covering the periods: 2000 - 2002 2003 - 2004 2005 - 2006

Objectives

To improve skills and competences

To improve quality of, and access to, continuing vocational training

To promote and reinforce the contribution of vocational training to the process of innovation

Application Instruments

Call for proposalsGeneral guideSpecific guidesAdministrative and financial handbookApplication forms

On-line application form On-line partner search facilities

Potential Applicants

Private, public or semi-public organisations in vocational training:

vocational training bodies, including universities

research centres and bodiesundertakings - SMEs and craft industryprofessional organisationssocial partnerslocal and regional bodiesnon profit organisations

Procedures

Procedure A:• transnational placements• transnational exchanges

Procedure B:• pilot projects• language competences• transnational networks

Procedure C:• thematic action, pilot projects• reference material• EUR projects

1 Mobility

Support for transnational mobility projects.

Aimed at: people undergoing vocational training those responsible for training

2 types of project: transnational placement projects transnational exchange projects

1 Mobility - Transnational Placements

Who: Where: Duration:People undergoing initialvocational training

Vocational traininginstitutions or undertakings

3 weeks to 9 months

Students Undertakings 3 to 12 months

Young workers andrecent graduates

Vocational traininginstitutions or undertakings

2 to 12 months

If possible:•A validation of skills and competences acquired•entered in the framework of the European pathways for work linked training, including apprenticeship

1 Mobility - Transnational Exchanges

Between Undertakings and Vocational training organisations or universities Human resources managers in the business sector;

vocational training programme planners; managers, particularly trainers and occupational guidance specialists.

Between Undertakings and Specialised language training establishments, including universities and vocational training bodies Trainers and mentors in the area of language

competences

Duration: 1 to 6 weeks

1 Mobility

Duration of the projects and community contribution The maximum duration for projects is two years. Closing

date is 13 Feb 2004 The placement or exchange is either 1 week, 3 weeks,

3 months or 9 months in duration. Transnational placement projects involving SMEs will

receive special financial support. Community contribution to placement and exchange

projects:maximum 5.000€

per beneficiary for a placement or an exchange(this amount corresponds to the maximum duration indicated)

2 Pilot Projects

Main aim:

To develop and transfer innovation and quality in vocational training - including actions aiming at the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in vocational training

2 Pilot Projects

Proposed actions: promote design, development, testing etc of

VT products, tools, methods etc. develop the use of ICTs in VT develop new VT tools etc., using ICTs support creation of transnational open &

distance learning networks design, test & validate new approaches develop innovative tools for info. & counselling

2 Pilot Projects

Distinguishing Features:

a vehicle for improving quality and promoting innovation in Vocational Training

tools, methods/concepts, concrete

material developed - used or adapted for changing environments

2 Pilot Projects

Implementation: support for production of tangible materials,

products, methods & approaches in VT no support for training activities innovation & quality in proposals draw on results & expertise of 1st phase dissemination integral part of the project European dimension - all partner languages

3 Language Competences

Main aim:

To enhance multilingual and multicultural communication in the training and working environment

3 Language Competences

The following types of projects may receive Community support: Language / communication tools

Learning and / or training tools

Dissemination projects

*The provision of language courses is not supported

3 Language Competences

Language / communication audits:

design of diagnostic tools

awareness raising initiatives

training tools & methods

3 Language Competences

Learning and / or training tools:

training programmes

systems to assess, validate, recognise

materials, approaches & methods

tools to train trainers

language & cultural preparation for

mobility

3 Language Competences

Dissemination Projects

broaden field of application for results of previous vocationally orientated language / intercultural competences projects

3 Language Competences

Distinguishing Features:proposals must be specifically aimed at a

target group in vocational training & reflect the communication and task-orientated performance required in a work situation

proposals must contribute to making enterprises, particularly SMEs aware of the importance of effective communication in a foreign language in a work related environment

3 Language Competences

Maximum duration 3 years

Maximum Community contribution: 75% of eligible expenditure limit 200.000 Euros per year per project

3 Language Competences

Language Competences within other measures: mobility thematic action under pilot projects transnational networks references material NB Proposals must respect the objectives

and conditions applying to the measure chosen

3 Language Competences

Elements Pre- and Full Proposals for Language Competences must include: analysis of need development of methods, approaches

and tools evaluation dissemination of results