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Designing vocational training high quality courses with the use of the

activity model international standard IDEF0

Content

The IDEF0 standardSyntax and Semantic rulesThe activity model for the set up of a

national roadmap for training the workers in the energy sector

The activity model for the vocational training design

The activity model for the certification of competences

Content

The IDEF0 standardSyntax and Semantic rulesThe activity model for the set up of a

national roadmap for training the workers in the energy sector

The activity model for the vocational training design

The activity model for the certification of competences

The origin of IDEF0 standard

IDEF0 is a compound acronym (Icam DEFinition for Function Modeling, where 'ICAM' is an acronym for Integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing)

The IDEF0 Functional Modeling method is designed to model the decisions, actions, and activities of an organization or system. It was derived from an established graphic modeling language. In its original form, IDEF0 includes both a definition of a graphical modeling language (syntax and semantics) and a description of a comprehensive methodology for developing models.

The field of application of IDEF0

IDEF0 is used to show data flow, and the functional flow of lifecycle processes. IDEF0 is capable of graphically representing a wide variety of business, to any level of detail. It provides rigorous and precise description, and promotes consistency of usage and interpretation. It is well-tested and proven through many years of use by government and private industry. It can be generated by a variety of computer graphics tools.

A modeling tool to identify all the requirements

IDEF0 may be used to model a wide variety of automated and non-automated systems. For new systems, it may be used first to define the requirements and specify the functions, and then implement the activities that meets the requirements and performs the functions. The result of applying IDEF0 to a system is a model that consists of a hierarchical series of diagrams, text, and glossary cross-referenced to each other. The two primary modeling components are: functions (represented on a diagram by boxes) the data and objects that inter-relate those functions (represented by arrows).

The IDEF0 model is based on a simple syntax: Each activity is described by a verb-based label placed in a box. Inputs are shown as arrows entering the left side of the activity box . Output are shown as exiting arrows on the right side of the box. Controls are displayed as arrows entering the top of the box. Mechanisms are displayed as arrows entering from the bottom of the box.

Inputs, Controls, Outputs, and Mechanisms are all referred to as concepts

Function name

Control

Mechanism

Input Output

Content

The IDEF0 standardSyntax and Semantic rulesThe activity model for the set up of a

national roadmap for training the workers in the energy sector

The activity model for the vocational training design

The activity model for the certification of competences

IDEF0 semantic

Arrow : A directed line, composed of one or more arrow segments, that models an open channel or conduit conveying data or objects from source (no arrowhead) to use (with arrowhead). There are 4 arrow classes: Input Arrow, Output Arrow, Control Arrow, and Mechanism Arrow (includes Call Arrow). The arrow are bended in rectangular angle and cannot be oblique

Box : A rectangle, containing a name and number, used to represent a function.Train

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IDEF0 semantic

Context : The immediate environment in which a function (or set of functions on a diagram) operates.

Decomposition : The partitioning of a modeled function into its component functions.

Fork : The junction at which an IDEF0 arrow segment (going from source to use) divides into two or more arrow segments. May denote unbundling of meaning

Function : An activity, process, or transformation (modeled by an IDEF0 box) identified by a verb or verb phrase that describes what must be accomplished.

Join : The junction at which an IDEF0 arrow segment (going from source to use) merges with one or more other arrow segments to form a single arrow segment. May denote bundling of arrow segment meanings

Node : A box from which child boxes originate; a parent box.

Research center

Different stakeholders perspectives to be considered

Training centers

Regions and local administrations

Trainers

Certification bodies

Designers

Producers Installers and installers associations

Ministries

Content

The IDEF0 standardSyntax and Semantic rulesThe activity model for the set up of a

national roadmap for training the workers in the energy sector

The activity model for the vocational training design

The activity model for the certification of competences

The activity model for the implementation of a national roadmap for the qualification of

installaers

Purpose:

Viewpoint:

To promote a better qualification system for workers in the energy sector to set up the "standard" at national level and contribute to mutual recognition of workers at international level

Certify once and be recognised anywhere

Build the basis for anational roadmap implementation

0

A0

National strategy

National or EU directives

National legislation

National standardization system

National accredditation system

moneylender rules

National qualification & accreditation system

Reference procedure for training the trainersQualified e-learnig material

Model for onsite trining

National standardsCitizen informed

Decision makers informed

PartnersWeb site

Multimedia toolsProjectmanager

Internal procedures

Mutual recognition

Quality label

International agreements

The decomposition of the global activity model

Management

1

Main activities

2

A2Dissemination, endorsement & communication

3

A3

National legislation

National standardization system

National accredditation system

moneylender rules

Partners

Web siteMultimedia tools

National strategy

National or EU directives

Decision makers informed

National qualification & accreditation system

Reference procedure for training the trainers

Qualified e-learnig material

Model for onsite trining

National standards

Citizen informed

PM ISO standards

Quality management handbook

Projectmanager

Internal procedures

Mutual recognition

coordination steering and monitoring

Quality labelCommunication and enndorsement plan

International agreements

The decomposition of the main activities

Needs assessment

1

Qualification schemas and certification

critteria 2

Pilot Studies

3

Standards development &

quality label 5

Quality management handbook

National standardization system

National accredditation system National legislation

Partners

National strategy

National or EU directivesNational qualification & accreditation system

Reference procedure for training the trainers

Model for onsite trining

National standards

Qualified e-learnig material

Priority & inimum requirements

e-learnign materials

development4

e-learning content

Qualification schema

EQF schemas & certification criteria

Internal procedures

The decomposition of the endorsement and dissemination

activity

Communication activity

1

Mutual recognition & endorsement

campaign 2

International exchange & monitoring

3

Multimedia tools Web site

moneylender rules

Citizen informed

Decision makers informed

Partners

Endorsement strategy

Stakeholders interested tomutual recognition

Mutual recognition

Quality label

Communication and enndorsement plan

lead partner

International agreements

Content

The IDEF0 standardSyntax and Semantic rulesThe activity model for the set up of a

national roadmap for training the workers in the energy sector

The activity model for the vocational training design

The activity model for the certification of competences

Vocational training design

Purpose:

Viewpoint:

to define the rules for good vocational training coursesidentify the nationalrequirements for vocation training in the energy sector

Vocational training design

0

A0

Persons to be qualified

Market requirements

National Laws

Technical standards

Funds

Qualified workers

Learnign material products

Qualified trainers

Technological supports

Didactic materials

Personnel

Internal procedures

Vocational training decomposition

High direction

1

A1

Process control

2

A2Learning resources production

3

A3Admisison to the courses

4

A4

Courses

5

A5

Persons to be qualified

Market requirements

FundsTechnical standards

National Laws

Didactic materials

Technological supports

Qualified workers

Learnign material products

Qualified trainers

Quality planProcedures

Learning resources requirements

Trainers requirements

Personnel

Internal procedures

Internal procedure for Quality control

Enrolled trainees

High direction decomposition

Interaction with the market

1

Definition of courses

requirements2

A12

logistic planning

3

Human resourse

management4

Market requirements

National Laws

Technical standards

Funds

Technological supports

Didactic materials

Quality planLearning resources requirements

Trainers requirements

Desired learning outcome

Logistic needs

Trainers identification

Personnel

Internal procedures

Internal procedure for Quality control

Definition of course requirements decomposition

Learning outcome definition

1

Enter requirements

definition 2

Learning resources

identification3

Credits assignments

4

Didactical methodology identification

5

Teachers requirements

definition6

Desired learning outcome

National Laws

Technical standards

Didactic materials

Quality plan

Trainers identification

Personnel

Pre-requisiteResourse planning

Course plan

Technological supports

Didactical Support

Internal procedures

Learning resources requirements

Internal procedure for Quality control

Process control decomposition

Evaluation and improvement

1

Information system

2

Internal management

3

Technical standards National Laws

Quality plan

Technological supports

Procedures

Statistical data

Analisys of needs

Personnel

Internal procedure for Quality control

Learning resources production decomposition

Design of the learning

resources1

Production of learning

resources2

Trainers selection

4

Procedures

Learning resources requirements

Trainers requirements

Learnign material products

Production plan

Internal procedures for learning resources

Quality plan forlearning resources

learning resources to validate

re-desing of learning resources

Personnel for learnign resources

Validation of learning

resources3

Qualified trainers

Admission to the courses decomposition

Information and orienterign

1

Evaluation system

2

Entrance competences

evaluation3

Enrollement

4

Market requirements

Persons to be qualified

Enrolled trainees

Candidates

National laws

Evaluation criteria

Evaluation tools

Accepted requests

Personnel foradmission

Internal procedures for admission

Courses decomposition

e-learning courses

1

Face to face courses

2

laboratories and stages

3

Enrolled trainees

Qualified workers

tutors

internal procedures

Qualified trainers

External or internalresources

Basic knowldege gained

Necessary knowledge gained

Content

The IDEF0 standardSyntax and Semantic rulesThe activity model for the set up of a

national roadmap for training the workers in the energy sector

The activity model for the vocational training design

The activity model for the certification of competences

The activity model for the certification of competences

Scope:

Viewpoint:

to establish a national framework aligned with international requirements

to facilitate the mutual recognition of qualification and certify the competences gained in formal, non-formal and informal context

Set up a model for certifying competences

A0

A0

Workers

Professionals

National laws ECVETEQF

Certified professionals

Certification schemas

National standards

Authorized organizations

Stakeholders

Market needs

National registersTrainig center

National standardization system

The decomposition of the competences certification

Identification and validation of non-

formal and informal learning

A1

A1

Set up of qualification schemas for workers and professionalsA2

A2 Identification of

requirements for training

centers A3

A3 National system for competences certification

A4

A4

Workers

Professionals

National laws

ECVET

EQF

StakeholdersAuthorized organizations

Certified professionals

Certification schemas

National standards

Minimum requirements to be certifiedMarket needs

VET requirements

Requirements for training centers

National registers

Requirements for learning resources

Certification schemas

Trainig center

National standardization system

The decomposition of the validation system

Identification of minimus standards for

each workers & professional

A11

EQF definition for workers and professionals

A12

Competences

credits assignment

(ECVET)A13

National laws

ECVET

EQF

Minimum requirements to be certified

Market needs

Stakeholders

Learning outcomesi

EQF Schema

Decomposition of the qualification schemas

Courses schemas

A21

Validation system for certifying non formal and

informal ompetences

A22

Credits recognition

A24

Minimum requirements to be certified

Requirements for training centers

Certification schemas

EQF

parti interessata

ECVET

National standards

Schema EQFrequirements for learning resources

National standards development

A23

Requisiti professionisti

National standardization systemNational laws

Decomposition of the training center accreditation

Definition of trainers

requirementsA31

Requirements definition for

training laboratoriesA32

Accreditation criteria for training

centers

A33

VET requirements

Requirements for training centers

National laws

Stakeholders

Requirements for learning resources

Trainers requirements

Laboratories requirements

Decomposition of the national certification system

Professional register

A41

Trainers register

A42

Training center register

A43

Workers

Professionals

Authorized organizations

VET requirements

Certified professionals

National registers

Certification schema

Trainig center

National laws

Conclusion

The IDEF0 is a very useful model to design any activity

Good quality training need to be “re-designed” continuously to take into account the market needs

The research center could have the role to anticipate the needs of the market and training the trainers

A good communication campaign has to be build in order to promote the employment of qualified workers.

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