Under this strand, the state of the art regarding the Advanced Manufacturing (AM) sector and its links with the Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher Vocational Education and Training (HVET) systems in Europe have been. Furthermore, the potential influence of emergent technologies on AM industries and the VET sector at local, regional and European level have been assessed, and methodologies have been produced to anticipate AM skills.
Report on the State of the art of Advanced Manufacturing and HVET/VET in Europe
This report studies future trends, qualification requirements, competences and skills development, and future job profiles in the context of Industry 4.0. The focus lies on the requirements for professional training and further education, specifically in technical professions and academic education in the area of Advanced Manufacturing (AM).
Report on Most Relevant Trends for Advanced Manufacturing
Technology is advancing rapidly, and the pace of change is increasing. Consequently, an increasing number of activities will have the potential to be performed by machines rather than by humans. This report provides insights on how technology will cause large labour displacements, especially in high-routine occupation categories. Institutions, companies, and employees will need to increase their focus on education and training to be able to keep up with the increasing pace of change.
Methodologies for analysing and anticipating skills need in the Advanced Manufacturing sector
The research and discussion in this report are centred on technologies and standards and business models enabled by Industry 4.0. The research question aims at delivering a behavioural based competency model for Industry 4.0, building frameworks for anticipating skills and identifying the needs in the world of work.
List of Promising Practices templates
In the context of a digitally augmented workforce, being able to use and handle technologies will be crucial for employees working in an advanced manufacturing environment, since they will be used in all areas of work. The EXAM 4.0 project partners have detected promising practices in Europe regarding the implementation of new technologies by companies and VET/HVET institutions.
Declaration of the Platform on views and perspectives regarding the Advanced Manufacturing and the VET sector
Collaboration between higher education institutions has become increasingly important for industrialised countries. The overall aim of collaboration among key stakeholder groups — learners, institutions, and the industry — is to improve mutual understanding and exchange of ideas between the education and business sectors that can lead to producing professional work-ready graduates.
Record of the updates done in the EU Skills Panorama database
The research in this report focuses on comparing future skills requirements concerning ICT technicians, science & engineering technicians and technical managers provided on the platform of Cedefop’s Skills Panorama Database to the EXAM4.0 Competence Model.