The vocational training system in Spain seeks to prepare students for work through technical and practical training programs and policies. In essence, this prepares individuals to excel in diverse professions by equipping them with the essential and specialized knowledge and skills needed in each specific sector.
Vocational training pursues three key objectives: to help people’s personal and professional growth, to ensure that they continue to improve their skills throughout their lives, and to meet the training needs of companies and employment.
In Spain, vocational training is organized by professional families and each of them groups together those training courses of intermediate grade (Grade D) and higher grade (Grade D) with sufficient common characteristics.
The training programs have a duration of 2000 hours, which are organized in two academic years; part of these hours are destined to training in an educational centre and the other part to practical training in work centres (or in dual alternation).
Upon successful completion of an intermediate level training course, the designation of technician is attained, granting the capability to undertake fundamental tasks within a professional setting. Similarly, by successfully completing an advanced level course, the title of superior technician is achieved, empowering to assume roles of heightened responsibility and increased intricacy.
Moreover, within the system, we also encounter certificates of professionalism (grade C). These official documents serve as endorsements of professional competencies, ensuring that individuals who acquire them possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and aptitudes to effectively engage in work activities that align with the demands of the job market.
For more information about Vocational Training in Spain, please visit the following link: www.todofp.es
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