Recognition of the training offer by Portuguese and Norwegian policy bodies!
The short-duration training units and STCW courses are being analysed by National policy bodies for recognition and continuous provision of the training in the two countries!
The methodology behind the On The Wave project comprised the promotion of events and meetings involving different stakeholders, including policymakers, to recognize and certify the training offer structured.
Among the training offer designed, the consortium provides 6 short-duration training units (SDTU) and 3 STCW courses, including:
In the case of the short-duration training units, the consortium is making efforts to:
To be able to accomplish this, two meetings were done with policymakers: one in February/2023 with Directorate-General for Natural Resources, Safety and Maritime Services (DGRM) to discuss the focus and content of the SDTU (more information here); a second one in November/2023 with the National Agency for the Qualification and Vocational Education and Training (ANQEP) to discuss the SDTU and their integration in the National Catalogue of Qualifications (NCQ).
Concerning the STCW courses, the following actions were undertaken or are planned:
There were no policy meetings to be able to recognise these courses, but 6 inception sessions involving 24 participants were promoted to ensure the alignment of the courses with the National regulations and requirements and the companies’ needs towards training and qualification.
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