Strategic Partnership for Competence-Based Training in Bio-fertilizers - Bio-FIT Project Overview

2015-1-BG01-KA202-014258 Erasmus+ project Strategic partnership for competence based training in Bio-fertilizers Bio-FIT National case studies Promoting organic farming by training in bio-fertilizers Synthesis report

2015-1-BG01-KA202-014258 Bio-FIT A survey - desk research in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece and Hungary to gather up-do-date information at national level and provide thorough analysis of the state of art on the following main topics: current status of training available in all project partner countries; main national structures/institutions involved in bio-fertilizers training; existing National/European legislative framework and policy; assessment of the educational needs / gaps in the project subject area; alignment with National/EU VET training priorities presentation of a common frame on the existing needs for development of Bio-FIT e-training programme.

2015-1-BG01-KA202-014258 Bio-FIT The survey - a period of 7 months (1st 7th month of project commencement) Two phases: 1st phase: Survey approach/tools development and information gathering. 2nd phase: Data analysis and conclusions provision

2015-1-BG01-KA202-014258 Bio-FIT Key points Conclusions 1. National legislative framework and policy in bio-fertilizers production and eco-friendly technologies application 1.1 Basic data about current status in partner countries Organic agriculture with all its aspects (incl. bio- fertilizers production - a strategic economic sector that contributes to establishment of a balance between food production, employment rate and environment protection 1.2 National legislative framework and policies Established agricultural legislative frameworks and policies that among others outline the general frame for bio-fertilizers application The questions The needs The advantages The main constraints 1.3 The obstacles and constraints in organic farming and bio- fertilizers application

2015-1-BG01-KA202-014258 Bio-FIT Key points Conclusions 2. Target groups for realization of the training policy in bio-fertilizers application Bio-FIT target groups need specific training within the frame of green biotechnology and especially in bio-fertilizers. The education can contribute to bridge building between technology and farming, and can introduce bio-innovations in sustainable agriculture development. 2.1 The vision for the bio-fertilizers sector development through education 3.Current status of training available in all project partner countries 3.1 Brief historical overview of agricultural education Long-lasting traditions in all partner countries and currently is well developed 3.2 Formal/non-formal education in bio- fertilizers Fundamental educational principle VET national priority Common political priorities in the field of VET

2015-1-BG01-KA202-014258 Bio-FIT Key points Conclusions 4.Alignment with National/EU VET training priorities NQFs - officially launched during the last 5-7 years encompass all levels and types of qualifications from all subsystems of education and training NQF classifies qualifications according to predefined levels of learning outcomes NQF - operates outside formal education and allows awarding of qualifications in accordance to common unified criteria design, broad public consultations and legal basis development preparatory steps dissemination developing, implementing and reviewing NQFs procedures referencing to EQF 4.1 National qualifications frameworks for Lifelong Learning 4.2 Development and introduction of NQFs 4.3 Prospects for implementation of NQFs

2015-1-BG01-KA202-014258 Bio-FIT Bulgaria Cyprus

2015-1-BG01-KA202-014258 Bio-FIT Greece Hungary

2015-1-BG01-KA202-014258 Bio-FIT Key points Conclusions Currently ECVET is implemented and is operating in all partners countries 4.5 ECVET system 5. Launching of common frame for development of Bio-FIT e-training programme defined education requirements per profession 5.1 Prospects for implementation of NQFs 11 key qualifications selected main groups of required skills identified 5.2 Selection of key qualifications for VET in the field of bio-fertilizers

2015-1-BG01-KA202-014258 Bio-FIT Conclusion remarks legal status of bio-fertilizers at EU level is not well defined needs of more profound information regarding benefits and restriction from bio-fertilizers application few specific offers for training in bio-fertilizers available and no offers for systematic learning for innovation in the area need for broad information about existing opportunities for training in bio- fertilizers need for development of innovative training programme designed for VET professionals and agricultural SME personnel Building of specialized e-platforms dedicated on bio-fertilizers formal / informal training Introduction of EQF/NQF descriptors in design of innovative training competencies of the target professionals Specification of target groups Bio-FIT Project will provide a real tool for improving market job chances