OEP BLUEPRINT OF EXCELLENCE
The next level of quality
OEP BLUEPRINT OF EXCELLENCE
The next level of quality
1. Need for Excellence
Excellence is at the heart of developing the quality of technical and
vocational education and training (TVET). In the TVET context, excellence is understood in a variety of ways.
A tangible excellence model offers support:
- to policymakers in TVET reform
- to stakeholders on their way to TVET excellence
- in meaningful dissemination of good practice
1. Need for Excellence
Excellence is at the heart of developing the quality of technical and vocational education and training (TVET). In the TVET context, excellence is understood in a variety of ways.
A tangible excellence model offers support:
- to policymakers in TVET reform
- to stakeholders on their way to TVET excellence
- in meaningful dissemination of good practice
2. Blueprint of Excellence: a research-based model
Based on previous research and our consultancy work within the Finnish TVET ecosystem and as a technical partner to the European Training Foundation, OEP has developed a model for analyzing excellence: the Blueprint of Excellence.
In the OEP model, excellence is seen as a system of interlacing horizontals and verticals (see Picture 1).
Horizontal layers represent organizational functions:
- infrastructure
- human resources
- pedagogical landscape
- systems and processes
- stakeholder collaboration
Verticals represent the “megatrend” dimensions of excellence:
- greening
- digitalization
- innovation
- inclusion
The verticals have an impact on all the horizontal layers.
In order to further develop excellence, we must understand how these verticals impact the operations on every horizontal layer. This model stresses that achieving excellence is an ongoing holistic process for TVET systems and ties into overall quality assurance.
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A Research-Based Model for Analyzing Excellence
Picture 1. Blueprint of Excellence
3. Use of the Blueprint for TVET providers
• To reflect on the linkages between horizontals and verticals and analyze the current status quo.
• To reflect on the KPIs and understand how the Blueprint’s dimensions contribute to overall organizational performance.
• To define and reflect on the development areas, identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.
• To assist in benchmarking efforts and forging partnerships aimed at improvement.
• To identify the most effective mechanisms of best practices dissemination.
4. Excellence Survey Tool
An extensive 360° survey targeting main stakeholders is offered to define the status quo. This survey addresses vertical and horizontal dimensions of excellence and includes sets of questions for students, teachers, management and industry.
The survey data analysis lays the groundwork for identifying organizational development needs and recommendations for further actions.
5. OEP services for TVET providers
OEP services support TVET providers in their journey toward excellence through three stages:
6. Illustrative timeline for the OEP services
The first stage (survey, onsite audit and report) usually takes under 3 months. The duration of the next stages may vary based on the agreed-upon services.
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