Training for VET

Pedagogical training

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SFUVET/Thaïs Décaillet, EDHEA The Valais School of Art and Design, Sierre

In 2022, 201 SFUVET students completed their diploma training to obtain their credentials as vocational school teachers. At total of 762 students completed certificate training to become part-time teachers, workplace trainers or FVB teachers. With a market share of 48.7%, SFUVET thus occupies the top position in Switzerland, in line with the strategic target set by the federal government

Diplomas were awarded to those responsible for teaching vocational subjects or language, communication and society (LCS) content at vocational schools, to those working at schools that prepare young people for the federal vocational baccalaureate examination and to those who teach at professional education institutions. Certificates were awarded to instructors responsible for branch courses and to graduates of the new certificate course ‘Physical education in VET Programmes’. 

Much praise … 

The 2022 graduation survey shows the high level of satisfaction among students. A clear majority (80%) rated the completed training as ‘good’ or better. The students particularly appreciated the commitment of lecturers and programme directors, interactions with other participants as well as the knowledge and skills developed during training. Students also gave positive feedback on the new training concept introduced in 2018, which is based on situational didactics and therefore on imparting real world skills in training programmes. 

… but also criticism 

Students were less enthusiastic about the time required to complete their training, especially the part-time 60 ECTS programmes. SFUVET continues to work on ways to tailor its courses to better meet the needs of students. Examples include the need to improve the alignment of modules to better distribute the workload, the need for validation of prior learning procedures for formal qualifications, and the development of student-driven studies.  

Students by programme

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