Projects of Research Field 2.3

Based on observations in hospitals, researchers analysed the impact that digitalisation has had on the transmission of clinical patient information in nursing. Which digital competencies nee... More information

This exploratory research was conducted in partnership with SVUVET's Basic Training Division. The focus is on professional narratives produced by vocational school teachers during their peda... More information

Studies and research conducted in recent years indicate that there will be a significant shortage of nursing staff in most industrialised countries, including Switzerland, over the coming ye... More information

The legal basis for the recognition of prior learning exists in Switzerland. However, there is a lack of transparency as to how to put this into practice, especially at the tertiary level. T... More information

In May 2019, the Federal Council adopted measures aimed to enhance the potential of the domestic labour force. This study focussed on Measure 4 'Recognition of prior learning (RPL)', which w... More information

The Canton of Zurich’s Office for Upper-Secondary Education and Training has commissioned SFIVET to conduct two research projects to develop standardised procedures for the validation and re... More information

The purpose of this study conducted at the Canton of Vaud University Hospital (Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois, CHUV) is to observe the dynamics and conditions of intergenerational ... More information

Working with the European Commission, the European Centre for the Develop-ment of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) directs and publishes a biannual inven-tory of European practices in the valid... More information

The rapid spread of digital information and communication devices in our society is also reflected in nursing practice. The aim of this research is to gain a clearer understanding of the imp... More information

IBE has commissioned SFIVET to describe one good practice in the validation of learning outcomes and quality assurance of the validation process for the following qualification: Healthcare A... More information

Adults without any qualifications struggle to find a job on the Swiss labour market. They are significantly more likely to be unemployed, to depend on social welfare or to work in poorly pai... More information

This research project examines learning and skills development among young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who are involved in voluntary work. The baseline assumption is that voluntary ... More information

Working with the European Commission, the European Center for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) directs and publishes a bi-annual inventory of European VNIL practices. Each co... More information

The Canton of Zurich’s Office for Upper-Secondary Education and Training is currently conducting a project entitled ‘Nach- und Höherqualifizierung im Rahmen der beruflichen Grundbildung’ (vo... More information

People are rarely aware of the competences that they develop while taking part in activities, whether it be professionally or through volunteer work. As a result, it is difficult to determin... More information

Working under a mandate given by the Fédération vaudoise des jeunesses campagnardes (FVJC), researchers for SFIVET’s “Learning outcomes” research field will firstly attempt to identify what... More information

Adult advisory services often include dimensions related to anticipation of future developments for beneficiaries and professionals in this field. For beneficiaries this involves establishin... More information

Following the Leonardo-Observal project, a decision was reached to use the data gathered at the Observatory. This led to the Observal-Net project, which is sponsored by the EU's Lifelong Lea... More information

A special issue of the French journal “Education permanente” is intended as an extension of the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) programme “conseil et accompagnement à la reconnaissance... More information

National guidelines on the inclusion of general education in VPL procedures for VET programmes have been implemented in the cantons in recent years. SFIVET guides and analyses this process w... More information

This field study seeks to identify the characteristics of initial information and counselling sessions for the validation of prior learning (VPL), by focussing on the signification (or semio... More information

This study included the drafting of an OPET-commissioned report presenting a complete overview of VNIL practices in Switzerland (for the year 2011) at all levels of post-compulsory education... More information

SFIVET to Partner in European Project for Recognition and Validation of Prior Learning for Vocational Trainers. More information

The Canton of Geneva’s External Public Policy Commission (CEPP) was asked to assess the training policy of the Geneva Cantonal Police to determine whether the content of basic training in la... More information

At the end of 2008, the Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET) defined new VPL instruments towards obtaining a Federal VET Certificate (CFC), in particular regarding... More information