Elite Forest Training - The European Quality Framework for Forestry VET Centres

By disseminating knowledge and values, Forestry VET is able to have a direct impact on those in the forest who will be involved in the changes to come. European Forestry VET are not perfectly adap...

EFT project is designed to support Forestry VET in improving training delivery. It implements a two-pronged approach of improving forestry training and guaranteeing a level of excellence. The objectives of the project were to: - Identify and compile best practices implemented in European Forestry VET - To elaborate a Quality Standard for European Forestry VET - To develop a self-evaluation scorecard for Forestry VET on the basis of the EFT Standard The project has focused on 7 essential dimensions of Forestry VET: management, safety and security, material resources, human resources, pedagogical practices, environmental practices, cooperation and promotion. Furthermore, specific attention has been paid to inclusion, gender equality, well-being fo learners and staff, and mitigating environmental footprint.