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Competence Badge

Transnational WBL Organiser in VET - Sustainable WBL Specialist


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Issued by C.I.O.F.S. - F.P. ETS

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Endorser: STREAM consortium

Endorsed by the STREAM consortium, this competence badge reflects a collaborative validation process involving VET providers, business mentors, and policy-oriented organizations across Europe. By uniting pedagogical expertise with industrial requirements, our partners ensure that this badge accurately validates the professional skills necessary to manage high-quality, sustainable, and technology-driven WBL experiences.

Date of the event:


from 15/09/2025 to 15/12/2025

Duration:


25 h

Credits:


6,0 EQF

Description:


This badge certifies that the holder is proficient in ensuring environmental sustainability within transnational Work-Based Learning (WBL) and mobility programs.

Aligned with the GreenComp framework, the badge recognizes competencies in envisioning sustainable futures, adaptability, and collective action for the environment.

The holder actively implements practices to minimize the carbon footprint of WBL activities, promoting eco-friendly behaviors and sustainable transition within educational and industrial settings.

Goals:


Organize mobility experiences with respect to sustainable practices in various professional contexts and minimizing environmental impact of WBL mobilities.

Competences:


Leading by Example: Adopting and demonstrating environmentally sustainable working practices in one’s own professional role.

Green Advocacy: Positively promoting the need to embed green mindsets and sustainability dimensions in every phase of WBL planning.

Continuous Improvement: Proactively seeking feedback from environmental experts and peers to further reduce the carbon footprint of VET activities.


Soft skills:


• Team work
• Flexibility and adaptation
• Energy saving and environmental sustainability
• Communicate company information in foreign languages

Source soft skills:


Knowledge :


Regulatory Frameworks: International environmental regulations and standards; basic concepts of sustainability, including Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Circular Economy, and the GreenComp framework.

Green Project-based Learning (PBL): Opportunities for sustainability-related projects (e.g., carbon footprint reduction, waste management) specific to various industrial sectors.

Environmental Auditing: Processes and assessment techniques to measure and minimize the environmental impact of international travel and work organization.

Balancing Strategies: Techniques to balance economic, social, and environmental factors, including the use of digitalization to reduce physical impact.


Skills:


Sustainable Planning: Supporting learners in defining and specifying "SMART Green" learning goals to be pursued during their mobility or WBL experience.

Green Activity Identification: Identifying sustainable practical activities across different sectors and raising awareness among host employers about corporate sustainability.

Audit Execution: Conducting environmental assessments to minimize the detrimental impact of travel and logistics on the environment.

Monitoring & Improvement: Evaluating green learning outcomes with stakeholders (VET centers and companies) and seeking continuous improvement for future mobility.


Evaluation criteria:


Test-based (80% threshold) and Case study-based (Level 3/5 threshold)

Trainer:


Online self-paced training via the STREAM LMS

Other info:


Project Background

The STREAM project concept has emerged from an in-depth examination of challenges, obstacles, and needs aimed at enhancing the quality and pertinence of Work-Based Learning (WBL) and international mobility. This analysis was conducted through research, engagement, and development initiatives carried out across Europe between 2020 and 2022 by the Eduwork.net consortium within the framework of Erasmus+ KA3. This 3 year project brings together 14 partners and 4 associated partners across Europe and kicked off in January 2024.


Stream Project Aims:


To identify the skills necessary for vocational education and training (VET) trainers and business mentors to design and manage high quality Work–Based Learning (WBL) experiences. To improve the efficiency and flexibility of Work-Based Learning (WBL) design, organization, and evaluation across both national and transnational contexts involving VET providers and companies. To promote WBL within Europe’s VET community which entails nurturing international collaboration and intercultural exchange

EU Disclaimer:


Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

European Reference Frameworks:


GreenComp: The European sustainability competence framework.

SDGs: UN Sustainable Development Goals (as integrated into EU environmental policies).

Circular Economy Action Plan: EU reference for sustainable production and waste management.


Framework validation:


Framework validated by FHM (Germany) and Folkuniversitetet (Sweden) - EQF Level 6